Originally named the Hall of Diligent Government, it was first built in the 15th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty. It was burned down by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in the 10th year of the Xianfeng reign and rebuilt in the 12th year of the Guangxu reign. The name was changed to Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, inspired by the phrase "the benevolent enjoy long life" from the Analects of Confucius.
Located by Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace. It was built in the 15th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty and reconstructed during the Guangxu reign (1875–1908). It served as the...
Ganzhou is an ancient Hakka county with numerous famous mountains within its territory. Among them, the most renowned is Jishan Mountain. The mountain stands at an elevation of 418.9 meters and covers an area of...
is the main architectural structure of the Summer Palace, built on a 21-meter-high square platform at the front of Longevity Hill, facing Kunming Lake to the south and backed by the Wisdom Sea. The various architectural complexes centered around it spread out symmetrically to both sides in a grand, star-embracing-the-moon formation, creating an imposing atmosphere.
It is an extension of the Yanshan Mountain Range, standing 58.59 meters high and at an elevation of 108.94 meters. It faces Kunming Lake to the front. In the seventh year of the Hongzhi reign during the Ming Dynasty (1494)...
Tingli Pavilion is a historic Chinese time-honored brand known for its imperial-style cuisine. It is a national top-tier restaurant, a five-star establishment certified by the Beijing Municipal Tourism Bureau...
This is the place in Jiangsu where the sun rises first. Standing at Yuantuo Cape, you can see the mighty Yangtze River flowing into the sea here, where the East China Sea and the Yellow Sea meet. The convergence of these three waters...
is a long bridge connecting the eastern shore and South Lake Island. It was built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty and is the largest stone bridge in the garden. The bridge consists of 17 arches, spanning gracefully...
Former Site of the 9th Branch of the Counter-Japanese Military and Political University in Northern Jiangsu, Jiangsu Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit, 5th Batch, October 2002. The Former Site of the 9th Branch of the Counter-Japanese Military and Political University in Northern Jiangsu...
Scenic Area Introduction: It consists of two centers—the Daping and Huangpodi Comprehensive Service & Reception Centers—and 13 scenic zones: Baolian West Lake Scenic Area, Meizi River...
Kongshan Cave Scenic Area Kongshan Cave is located in Qibaoshan Village, Qianchang Town, Jingshan County, 11 kilometers from the county seat. The cave stretches 1,148 meters in length, reaches a maximum height of 48…
Lusi Ancient Town’s Lusi Style Area is located in Lusi Port Town, a thousand-year-old town within Jiangsu Province’s Marine Economic Development Zone. Lusi Port Town, also known as Crane City, lies close…
Kunming Lake is located within the Summer Palace in Beijing and covers about three-quarters of the total area. Originally a natural lake formed by the convergence of springs from the northwest suburbs of Beijing...
Jiangkou Hantang New Village is located in the central part of Jiangkou Town, Gan County. It got its name from the saying “three days of sunshine bring drought, three days of rain form ponds.” Since 20…
Huiting Mountain Urban Forest Park Huiting Mountain Forest Park is located in Xinsi Urban Area, the seat of Jingshan County. Covering a total area of 178 hectares…
Héchéng Park Scenic Area Héchéng Park is located in the millennia-old town of Lusi, covering an area of 94 mu, including 40 mu of water surface. The park boasts a beautiful environment, lush greenery...
The Garden of Harmonious Interests was built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, modeled after the Jichang Garden at the foot of Huishan in Wuxi. It was originally named Huishan Garden. After its completion, Emperor Qianlong wrote the "Eight Scenes of Huishan Garden Poem," in which he stated in the preface: "A pavilion and a path alone are enough to create wondrous charm." During the reign of Emperor Jiaqing, the garden was renovated and renamed "Garden of Harmonious Interests." Upon its completion, Emperor Jiaqing wrote in the "Record of the Garden of Harmonious Interests": "It captures the tranquil charm beyond the mundane world and harmonizes with the balanced beauty within a small space—hence the name 'Garden of Harmonious Interests,' which also embodies the spirit of Jichang Garden." How does such charm manifest in this small garden spanning just a few acres? Let’s explore a couple of examples. Located on the eastern foothills of Longevity Hill, the Garden of Harmonious Interests is an independent area with a garden style characteristic of southern China. During the time of the Garden of Clear Ripples, it was called Huishan Garden, built in imitation of Jichang Garden in Huishan, Wuxi. In the 16th year of Jiaqing’s reign (1811), it was renovated, and based on the idea of "capturing the tranquil charm beyond the mundane world and harmonizing with the balanced beauty within a small space," along with Emperor Qianlong’s poetic line “a pavilion and a path alone are enough to create wondrous charm,” it was renamed the "Garden of Harmonious Interests." The garden contains thirteen pavilions, terraces, halls, and pavilions, all interconnected by a hundred-meter-long corridor and five uniquely styled bridges. In the southeastern corner of the garden stands a stone bridge, atop whose stone archway Emperor Qianlong inscribed the three characters “Zhiyu Bridge” (Fish-Knowing Bridge), drawing from the philosophical debate between Zhuangzi and Hui Shi at the “Autumn Floods and Haoshang” debate.
Chuanbu New Village is located in the southern part of Nantang Town, Gan County, at the foot of Jishan Mountain and by the Pingjiang River, 35 kilometers from the city center of Ganzhou. It enjoys convenient transportation and a beautiful environment…
Guanyin Rock Religious Tourism Area The Guanyin Rock Religious Tourism Area is located in Guanyin Village, Yongxing Town, Jingshan County. It is fifteen kilometers from the county seat and four kilometers from the Zao-Dang Highway…
Juesheng Temple is located at No. Jia 31, North Third Ring Road, Haidian District, in the northwest part of Beijing’s urban area. Commonly known as the Great Bell Temple, it covers an area of over 3 million square meters and was built...