The Summer Palace is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design, featuring Kunming Lake, Longevity Hill, and the famous Long Corridor. Spanning nearly 3 square kilometers, it served as the imperial summer retreat for the Qing emperors, harmonizing artificial architectural elements with natural scenery.
Stroll through the beautifully painted Long Corridor and take a boat across Kunming Lake to admire the marble Seventeen-Arch Bridge.
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Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct
This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 19°C annually. Best visited during Mar, Apr, Oct.
Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo