• The Gorgeous Old Summer Palace (English Edition): A Painted Journey Through Yuanmingyuan’s Lost Splendor
  • The Gorgeous Old Summer Palace (English Edition): A Painted Journey Through Yuanmingyuan’s Lost Splendor
  • The Gorgeous Old Summer Palace (English Edition): A Painted Journey Through Yuanmingyuan’s Lost Splendor
  • The Gorgeous Old Summer Palace (English Edition): A Painted Journey Through Yuanmingyuan’s Lost Splendor
  • The Gorgeous Old Summer Palace (English Edition): A Painted Journey Through Yuanmingyuan’s Lost Splendor
  • The Gorgeous Old Summer Palace (English Edition): A Painted Journey Through Yuanmingyuan’s Lost Splendor
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The Gorgeous Old Summer Palace (English Edition): A Painted Journey Through Yuanmingyuan’s Lost Splendor

The Gorgeous Old Summer Palace (English Edition): A Painted Journey Through Yuanmingyuan’s Lost Splendor

Over 80 Paintings Reconstruct the “Garden of Perfect Brightness” as It Looked Before 1860 — Follow Jin Hu, a Guide Who Remembers Both Its Beauty and Its Destruction
This is not a guidebook to the ruins you can visit today, and it is not a history textbook. It is a painted reconstruction of Yuanmingyuan as it looked before 1860—before the fires, before the ruins, before the loss. The painter, Wu Yang, worked from historical documents and his own imagination to bring back the palaces, the gardens, the waterways, and the details that no longer exist. Your guide is Jin Hu, a character who leads you through one painted scene after another, and who also remembers what happened to this place and why it still hurts. Over eighty paintings, each with a short text, carry you through the glory and the grief. If you want to see what the Old Summer Palace actually looked like—rather than read a history of its destruction or walk through its remains—this is it.
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About the Book

Step into a world of vanished grandeur. The Gorgeous Old Summer Palace invites English-speaking readers to experience the breathtaking beauty of Yuanmingyuan — the “Garden of Perfect Brightness” — as it once was.

Through the eyes of a charming guide named Jin Hu, you‘ll wander among the palace’s legendary pavilions, tranquil lakes, and exquisite gardens. This book blends original illustrations with accessible historical narrative, bringing to life the artistic and architectural achievements of imperial China — and the poignant story of what was lost.

Whether you’re a collector of Chinese culture, a student of history, or a traveler planning your journey to Beijing, this book offers a unique window into one of China‘s most iconic heritage sites.

Key Features:

  • Fully illustrated in color — 98 pages of paintings and visual storytelling-1-2

  • English-language edition — ideal for international readers and collectors

  • Part of the “Fun in Beijing” series — a curated collection introducing Beijing’s cultural treasures-1-2

  • Perfect gift — for art lovers, history buffs, and anyone fascinated by China‘s imperial past

  • Compact and beautiful — 21 x 21 cm format, ideal for coffee-table display or travel reading

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