Following my meeting/visit to the Institute of Botany, and prior to my departing Beijing, I made sure to visit the famous Summer Palace. This vast garden and palace complex was built around a man-made lake and man-made mountain and served as the official retreat for the Imperial families of China for centuries prior to the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911.
Since I only had one afternoon/evening to visit the palace, I was not deterred by the, at times, torrential downpours. It was a rather dreary day, but the timeless beauty of the palace evoked an enchanting feel nonetheless.
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Thanks for the updates. Looking forward to hearing about it.
Curtis
Wow!!! Beijing, Wuhan....I wish I were with you! :) Have fun and be safe! Find a Chinese girl to take back with you :)) Abby
The fog gives it a real mystical feel. I love the photos of the bridges! Hopefully you didn't get too wet!
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