Yuanmingyuan: Beijing’s Hidden Gem of History & Scenery

🌿✨ Walking through Yuanmingyuan feels like stepping into history. The broken columns and scattered ruins silently tell stories of the once magnificent Old Summer Palace. A place where beauty meets sorrow, yet still breathtaking.

📸 Don’t miss the iconic stone ruins and lotus-covered lakes—perfect for photography and quiet reflection.

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🏯🍃 Yuanmingyuan is not just a park, it’s a memory of China’s imperial past. Wandering among the gardens and waterways, you can imagine the grandeur that once stood here.

🌸 Spring brings blooming flowers, while autumn paints the park golden—each season has its charm.

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🌊☀️ Peaceful strolls by the lake at Yuanmingyuan. The reflections of willow trees and ancient stones create a scene that’s both poetic and melancholic.

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Post by joan_chong | Sep 27, 2025