The burning of Yuan Ming Yuan

Located northwest of Beijing, the Old Summer Palace, also known as the Garden of Perfect Brightness or Yuan Ming Yuan （圓明園）, was one of the most important imperial gardens during the Qing Dynasty （清朝）. It was once the most beautiful collection of architecture and art in China. The garden was first built by Emperor Kangxi （康熙） as a gift to his fourth son Prince Yinzhen, who later succeeded his ...Read More