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The Marble Boat was originally called the Stone Boat. It is one of the famous scenic spots in the Summer Palace and a well-known waterside structure within the garden. The upper cabin of the boat was originally designed in the style of traditional Chinese architecture. However, during the invasion by the Anglo-French Allied Forces, the Chinese-style cabin was burned down. In the 19th year of the Guangxu Emperor’s reign (1893), following Empress Dowager Cixi’s wishes, the original Chinese cabin was rebuilt into a Western-style structure. The boat itself is 36 meters long,…

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Marble Boat

The Marble Boat was originally called the Stone Boat. It is one of the famous scenic spots in the Summer Palace and a well-known waterside structure within the garden.

The upper cabin was originally built in the form of classical Chinese architecture. But it was destroyed by fire when the Anglo-French Allied Forces invaded. In the 19th year of the Guangxu reign (1893), as per Empress Dowager Cixi's instructions, the original Chinese-style cabin was reconstructed into a Western-style one. The hull is 36 meters long and carved from massive stone blocks. The two-story cabin is made of wood but painted to resemble marble patterns. The roof is adorned with exquisite brick carvings, making it both delicate and magnificent.

Address: Inside the Summer Palace, No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Phone: 010-62881144

Opening Hours:

Peak season (April 1 – October 31): 6:30–18:00; Off-season (November 1 – March 31 of the following year): 7:00–17:00.