Emperors Summer Palace

The last big sight in Beijing was the Emperor's  Summer Palace, which is the largest park in China complete with a huge man-made lake and several man-made mountains! The whole court plus whatever concubines were in favour at the time moved over to this park for the whole summer to escape the city heat.

 All very calm with blossom and willow trees by the lake.

 

The paintings in the temple were the best we'd seen - just gorgeous.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 A lovely place for your hols!