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Back Lake

 

Visitors often miss the back part of the garden - Back Lake when visiting the Summer Palace, It is the quietest and most natural part of the garden. Surround by ancient trees, the shaded bank along the lake has become an ideal place for people to stroll and

Back Lake, Summer Palace
Back Lake, Summer Palace, Beijing
have a rest.

 

Studio of Distant Views (Tiaoyuanzhai) is located on the north bank of east section of the BackLake. The elevation of the studio provides visitors with the beautiful scenery outside the Summer Palace. It was said that the studio was built for Empress Dowager Cixi to view the flower market outside the bounding wall held on the 8th day of the 4th month of the lunar calendar each year. 

 

Visitors can reach the Back Lake by walking north after passing the Marble Boat or by going north after climbing over the Logevity Hill and passing the Sea of Wisdom.

 

 

 

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