http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-09/30/content_379026.htm
The garden of the Palace of Prince Gong,
which opened to the public 16 years ago
[China Daily]
". . .At the prime of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), there were more than 50 such palaces in downtown Beijing. Less than half remain because of the rampant demolishing and reconstruction. Of the 22 still standing, only eight remain in what researchers describe as a preserved state.
These are scattered in hutongs in the small area around Shichahai and Beihai lakes, two of the capital's nightlife centres. Though an occasional visit to most of them is available once permission has been granted, only two have been officially partly opened to the public. . ."
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The garden of the Palace of Prince Gong,
which opened to the public 16 years ago
[China Daily]
". . .At the prime of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), there were more than 50 such palaces in downtown Beijing. Less than half remain because of the rampant demolishing and reconstruction. Of the 22 still standing, only eight remain in what researchers describe as a preserved state.
These are scattered in hutongs in the small area around Shichahai and Beihai lakes, two of the capital's nightlife centres. Though an occasional visit to most of them is available once permission has been granted, only two have been officially partly opened to the public. . ."
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