Tuesday, May 6, 2008Beijing
Following our hour-plus race through the hills back to Beijing, we visited the Summer Palace, where the Qing Dynasty retreated to when escaping the steamy city heat. Including the lush parks, a river and its three lakes (Kunming, West, and South), this little getaway lays out over about 2 square miles, overlooking the lakes from Longevity Hill.
How’s that for “lakeshore property?”
From the moment you enter the grounds, you’re surrounded by gardens, dragons and lions. The carving above is one near the entry, on a side wall, featuring the ever-powerful dragons and a giant pearl.
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