JUST 15 kilometres northwest of Beijing’s frenetic city centre, nestled among rolling hills and serene lakes, lies a sanctuary that offers a glimpse into the splendour of imperial China. A Unesco World Heritage site, the Summer Palace, known as Yihe Yuan, is a sprawling landscape of exquisite gardens, glittering pavilions, and scenic walkways, which have inspired poets, artists, and emperors alike for centuries.
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