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Historic Architecture in Beijing: The Summer Palace

Summer Palace in Beijing, China

Summer Palace in Beijing, China

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Rulers in the Forbidden City came to the Summer Palace to escape summer's heat. In 1888, Empress Dowager Cixi began an extensive renovation of the buildings.