1. Beijing Summer Palace By: Chimari, Zach, Zoe,

2. History ● Originally named Qingyi Yuan, which is also known as the Garden of Clear Ripples ● First constructed in 1750 ● After destroyed in 1860 by French allied forces, it was rebuilt and renamed the Yihe Yuan also known as The Garden of Health and Harmony ● It was supposed to serve as a summer resort for the Empress Dowager Cixi (now Summer Palace) ● 1900 Summer Palace was once again destroyed by allied forces of the Eight Powers (Austria-Hungary, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, United Kingdom, and the United States) ● Damage repaired in 1902

3. General Info ● Located in Beijing, China ● Vast group of lakes, gardens, and palaces ● Covers expanse of 2.9 sq. km (¾ water) ● Dominated by Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake ● Kunming Lake was man-made ● Soil excavated used to build Longevity Hill ● UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) included Summer Palace on World Heritage List

4. Longevity Hill Kunming Lake

5. Major Attractions (some) ● Four Great Regions ● Suzhou Street ● Pavilion of Bright Scenery ● Hall of Serenity ● Wenchang Galleries ● Plowing and Weaving Scenery Area

6. suzhou street hall of serenitywenchang galleriesfour great regions pavilion of bright scenery

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