Our campus is really close to a park that used to be the Summer Palace where the emperors of the Qing Dynasties resided and handled government affairs. The more famous Forbidden City was used only for formal ceremonies. The extensive network of gardens, lily ponds and architecture led it to be called the "Garden of Gardens" and "Garden of Perfect Brightness." Today there is only ruins, the buildings having been destroyed by British and French troops in 1860 during the Second Opium War. Even so, it makes a very relaxing place when one needs to get away. I went there the other day and took a few pictures with my cell phone so forgive the low quality.
The entrance to the park
Close up of ruins
All that remains of what once was a bridge.
Vast lily pond.
A recreation of how an ancient bridge looked.
I have a few more pics that I'll put up when I can, but right now I think the Internet is going to die on me, so I'll leave it at these for now.
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