Introduction to the Old Summer Palace
The Old Summer Palace, located in Haidian District, Beijing, China, was a royal garden during the Qing Dynasty. It was built in the middle of the 18th century, after the construction and repair of several generations of emperors such as Yongzheng, Qianlong, Jiaqing, etc., it is known as the "Garden of Ten Thousand Gardens". However, in the mid-19th century, the Old Summer Palace was looted and burned down by British and French forces, and today its glory can only be remembered through the ruins.
Cultural relics in the Old Summer Palace
1⃣Chinaware.
The Old Summer Palace has a rich collection of porcelain, including fine pieces from Qing Dynasty official kilns. These porcelains have both practical and artistic value. The most famous of these is the blue and white porcelain fired by the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Factory, whose delicate texture and exquisite patterns highlight the royal style.
2⃣ Jade.
The jade collection in the Old Summer Palace is breathtaking. These jade objects come in a variety of forms, ranging from traditional jade ornaments to exquisite jade carvings. One of the most striking is a giant jade stone weighing hundreds of kilograms, which is considered a national treasure.
3⃣Bronze.
The collection of bronzes in the Old Summer Palace is equally valuable. These bronzes are both bronze and brass. The most famous of these is a giant copper tripod weighing tens of tons, which was a symbol of the Qing Dynasty royal family.
4⃣Painting.
The Old Summer Palace has a rich collection of paintings and calligraphy, including works by many famous artists. These paintings and calligraphy include traditional landscape paintings, flower and bird paintings, as well as modern figure paintings and abstract paintings.
5⃣珍宝
The Old Summer Palace also houses a large number of treasures, such as gold, silver, and jewelry. These treasures have both royal dignity and high artistic value.
Summary:
As a treasure of Chinese history and culture, the Old Summer Palace treasures many precious cultural relics. These cultural relics include porcelain, jade, bronze and other practical art treasures such as calligraphy and painting, as well as ritual objects such as giant bronze tripods that symbolize imperial power, more imperial symbolic objects such as gold crowns, and calligraphy and painting works of historical value such as "Thirty Views of the Old Summer Palace". Learn about the historical background and stories of these relics by visiting the museums in the Old Summer Palace Ruins Park or joining guided tours or tours, appreciate the former glory of the Old Summer Palace as the "Garden of Ten Thousand Gardens", and feel the profound historical and cultural heritage of China.
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