The Summer Palace, located in Beijing, China, is a famous classical garden. It features Longevity Hill, which is 60 meters high, and the man-made Kunming Lake, covering 2.2 square kilometers. The entire park spans 2.9 square kilometers, three-quarters of which is water. The palace contains various palaces, gardens, and classical-style architectural structures.
In December 1998, UNESCO listed the Summer Palace as a World Heritage site, calling it “a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design.” It combines natural hills and water with pavilions, halls, palaces, temples, and bridges, forming a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value.
Today, it is a popular tourist destination and a recreational park.