Tag Archives: Beijing

View from the Tower of Buddhist Incense 佛香阁

Okay, the title might be a little bit misleading. There is no way for visitors to go up the Tower of Buddhist Incense, although it would have very nice to…

Tower of Buddhist Incense 佛香阁

At the end of the trail at Wanshou hill is one of the most prominent landmarks here in the Summer Palace. Upon entry into the palace grounds one cannot miss…

Climbing Wanshou Hill 万寿山

For such and important tourist destination, the Summer Palace in Beijing 颐和园 isn’t exactly very tourist friendly. Sure, there are a lot of signs which describe the sights, but it…

Imperial Garden at the Summer Palace

Just by going through the first group of buildings at the Summer Palace, you may be forgiven if you would think the Summer Palace was only a place to work…