Summer Palace - Beijing

Summer Palace in Beijing. Built in the 1400's - much of it was burned by the English and French armies. So most of what we are looking at is a restoration job. The place is now within Beijings city limits but I think years ago it seemed far out when travelling by foot and horse. The detail is wonderful.

Sharon is colour coordinated for this place. She is my Queen - so being in a palace is not out of place for her.

Looking down on the golden colour - glazed tile roofs - courtyards - and their private lake.

This is close to where we entered the grounds. We do the walk along the lake front to the palace - then up to the top and donw th back side.

Part of the grounds.

Two happy tourists. When going there - wear very comfortable shoes with good grips. A backpack comes in real handy for - watrer, kleenex, nuts, camera, and gifts.