The Summer Palace

September 09, 2022

The Summe Palace in Beijing.
The Hall of Benevolence and Longevity (Renshoudian) is the main place where the emperors attend to state affairs. During the reighn of Emperor Guangxu, it is where Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu handled state affairs together.
The Hall of Dispelling Clouds (Paiyundian) is where  Empress Dowager Cixi used to receive congratulations and tributes and host ceremonies for her birthdays.
The Hall of Jade Ripples (Yulantang) was the bedroom for Emperor Guangxu who was held in confinement by Empress Dowager Cixi in 1898 and ever since.

Unesco: Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing
RR: Slavic countries x World RR
Date: April 20

Post a Comment