The Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) Ticket in Beijing

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History buffs visiting Beijing shouldn't pass up the chance to see a piece of Chinese history. Northwest in Beijing lies the Old Summer Garden, also known as the Ruins of Yuanmingyuan. Built all the way in the Qing Dynasty in 1709, this massive pleasure garden has been a place of tranquility and enjoyment. Spanning 350 hectares, you might not even be able to cover it all. Your visit will show you the marvels of Yuanmingyuan, one of three areas in the garden originally. While many of the attractions around the garden were destroyed back in 1980, its the ruins that make the garden so ethereal. It maintains the features and characteristics of Chinese architecture and design that come from that time period. It remains a delightful place to relax and meditate, taking in the clean air and scenic sites. At the same time, you can learn about Chinese history when you go see the reconstruction of the site in all its glory in the exhibition hall. It's an opportunity to visit to get away from the