East Palace Gate
Beijing Attractions
- The Great Wall
- The Forbidden City
- Tiananmen Square
- Summer Palace
- East Palace Gate
- Hall of Benevolent Longevity
- Hall of Dispelling Clouds
- Tower of Buddhist Incense
- Hall of the Sea of Wisdom
- Garden of Harmonious Interests
- Suzhou Market Street
- Back Lake
- Seventeen Arch Bridge
- Bronze Ox
- Marble Boat
- The Island
- Long Gallery
- Longevity Hill
- Hall of Jade Billows
- Garden of Virtue and Harmony
- Hall of Joyful Longevity
- Map of Summer Palace of China
- Beijing Hutong
- The Temple of Heaven
- Ming Tombs
- Other Attractions
- Imperial Gardens and Mausoleums
- Temples and Mosques
- Shopping Sites
- Historical Relics
- Mordern Beijing
- Parks
- Museums
- Especially for Kids
- Former Celebrity Residences
- Top 10 Beijing Attractions
Beijing Tours
Facing west, East Palace Gate is the main entrance to the Summer Palace. It has three openings: the entrance in the center was used exclusively by the Emperors and Empresses while the two side entrances were for the princes and court officials.
In the center of the stairs in front of the gate is a stone carving depicting the scene of two dragons playing with a pearl. Made during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795), it was originally set in Yuanmingyuan Garden and later moved here.
About 200m from the gate lays a memorial archway. On each side of the memorial archway is an inscription. The one facing the east is "Han Xu" which means "modesty" and the one west is "Yan Xiu" which means "collecting excellence"- not only excellent scenery but also excellent people.
4-day Essence of Beijing Tour from $274 p/p 6-day Beijing Great Wall Hiking Tour from $483 p/p 1 day Beijing - Xian - Beijing Tour Deal from $416 p/p
