Summer Palace
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December 4, 2019
One of my favorite things I did in China was visit the Summer Palace. The Summer Palace is an imperial gardens estate in Beijing. It’s where the royals would spend their summers, so it is basically like a luxurious retreat – it’s absolutely stunning!
There were a few really cool things I learned while there. There is a long corridor (the longest in the world!) that runs along the water and is incredibly beautifully decorated. The corridor is almost 1000 meters long and has over 14,000 paintings! There are four little gazebo areas–one for each season–along the long corridor as well.
The large lake on the property is actually manmade, which is shocking to me. It’s huge! It actually took over 15 years to make. On the lake, sit several boats that guests can actually ride. Some of my favorites included a dragon boat and a marble boat. I mean, talk about a blogger’s dream! The boat isn’t actually made of marble, but mainly wood, made to look like marble. It was meant to symbolize the stability of China and their power. Ironically, it was mostly destroyed during a war. It was then reconstructed with some European elements as opposed to the original Chinese design.
I of course also loved the gardens at the Summer Palace. There were so many gorgeous flowers. I definitely went at the perfect time to catch all the pretty blooms. I can totally see how this was a summer paradise for royalty. What a dream!
Carolyn
May 21, 2018 @ 9:57 am
Wow- that marble-esque boat! This looks like such a cool place to be. Thanks for sharing! These photos are so pretty too!
Megan
May 21, 2018 @ 9:06 pm
Isn’t it so fab!? Thank you! It was so gorgeous!
Lauren Price
May 21, 2018 @ 10:08 am
this looks pretty amazing!!!
xx,
Lauren
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Megan
May 21, 2018 @ 9:06 pm
Omg it was so cool!!!
Stephanie
May 21, 2018 @ 9:49 pm
What a spectacular place to visit! I absolutely love all the bright colors! I hope I get to travel here one day!
Megan
May 24, 2018 @ 9:23 am
Me too!! The colors were so amazing! I hope you get to visit it one of these days 🙂
Kenzi || Life of a Sister
May 22, 2018 @ 8:15 am
This looks like a gorgeous place to visit, the bright colors are eye-catching! I love the dragon and the marble look alike boats, so amazing!
Megan
May 24, 2018 @ 9:23 am
Yes! We loved it! The marble boat was totally my favorite.
Helen
May 22, 2018 @ 9:57 am
I absolutely loved this post! The place also looks amazing! And the pictures you post are all amazing!
Megan
May 24, 2018 @ 9:22 am
Yayy! I’m so glad you enjoyed reading it! It was incredible 🙂
Taylor Mobley
May 22, 2018 @ 10:02 am
That looks SO amazing holy cow!
Megan
May 24, 2018 @ 9:21 am
It was!! I’m so glad we got to go see it!
Deborah
May 22, 2018 @ 10:38 am
Oh I seriously envy your travels! Beijing seems lovely!
Also, I super love your pants here!
Megan
May 24, 2018 @ 9:21 am
Thank you!! It was a really cool trip!
Natali
May 22, 2018 @ 10:57 am
Beautiful place and such a cute and dreamy photos!
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Megan
May 24, 2018 @ 9:21 am
It really was! Thanks, Natali!
Denise Kokinis
May 22, 2018 @ 8:25 pm
This is such a magical place! I went so many years ago, but you are making me want to go back!
Denise | Fashion Love Letters
Megan
May 24, 2018 @ 9:20 am
You did!? Awesome! Isn’t it so amazing!?
adriana
May 22, 2018 @ 10:52 pm
This is the prettiest look and what an amazing backdrop! I love this look for summer!
Megan
May 24, 2018 @ 9:19 am
Thank you so much girl!
Whitney
May 23, 2018 @ 1:58 am
This place looks amazing! so colorful! love your pants!
Megan
May 24, 2018 @ 9:19 am
It was beautiful! Sooo glad we went. Thanks, girl!
Jessica
May 24, 2018 @ 4:38 am
This place is amazing, so much culture and history. The meticulous details of their structures and the colors are just breathtaking. Also, your pants are really cute too dear!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Megan
May 24, 2018 @ 8:20 am
Thank you babe! It really was so cool to see all of the different kinds of architecture and learn about all of the history!
Nailil
May 24, 2018 @ 11:14 pm
These are amazing photos. I love your outfit too.
Megan
May 28, 2018 @ 7:38 am
Thank you babe!
Celeste
May 24, 2018 @ 11:58 pm
That pink purse is so pretty! And we’ve been wanting to plan a trip to China so will definitely keep this beautiful place in mind!
Megan
May 28, 2018 @ 7:38 am
Thank you!! Omg yesss, you’ll definitely have to visit the Summer Palace if you go!
Nicole
May 28, 2018 @ 9:25 am
What beautiful pictures! And you are right, a bloggers dream, LOL!
Deddeh
May 30, 2018 @ 11:04 am
Oh wow, the prefect summer vacation! How beautiful. I love your outfit too.
Megan
May 30, 2018 @ 2:59 pm
Isn’t it gorgeous!? Thank you babe!