The history of Yuan Ming Yuan was dated back to the 3rd Emperor of Qing Dynasty, where he didn't like to stay inside the official Palace (the Forbidden
City). He found that it was boring and lack of comfort living in there. He moved to a Royal Garden 20km northwest of the palace. Slowly
he decided to build extend the Garden to become a luxurious palace that the Royals can enjoy. And this legendary garden took more than 100 years
and 3 Emperors to finish. It represent the most luxurious and modern architecture from all over the world. It comprised of traditional Chinese
architecture and garden design, but also incorporated European water fountain. It was recognized as a paradise in the world.
But in the 1890s, the colonial disputes between China and British Empire sparks a war, where China wasn't able to defend. The British and the French
Allies marched into the City, and occupied Yuan Ming Yuan. It was a very symbolic victory against the Chinese. They took control of the
Emperor's residence. At the end, the British and the French armies totally destroyed and burned it to the ground.
What was left behind as of today are the ruins of the European building in the garden. Everything else are totally gone. Touring this ruin
was a sad experience, and wondered how one can destroy things for no reasons.
It's actually trying to say 'Engraving on Rice'
She was writing on rice.
This is a hand-powered movie player.
He also sang along with the movie.
This man is practicing Calligraphy on the ground, just wet the brush .. it will dry off, very environmental friendly.
From far, you can see the ruins of the European Building in Yuan Ming Yuan.
Kind of sad seeing all these ....
I was hungry at Yuan Ming Yuan, and they sell the Chinese version of savoury crepe.
Going into the Summer Palace through the North Gate.
They were military people. There was a very big conference in Beijing the following week, so they were everywhere in the city.
Yes, we had to walk up the hill.
This pagoda was on top of the hill.
From the top looking south, see how high we were.
Really dont know how they built it in the old days.
Coming down to the south side using these staircase.
We walked a lot that day. That was the same pagoda on top of the hill.
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