Bijing
頤和園 Summer Palace
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| 仁寿殿 Hall of Benevolence and Longevity The Hall of Benevolence and Longevity was the most important hall for political activities in the garden. Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu handled state affairs and received foreign envoys here. |
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| 佛香閣 Tower of Buddhist Incense The religious pagoda-style tower was first constructed in 1750, the 15th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign, but destroyed by fire by Anglo-French troops. It was rebuilt in 1891. |
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