the decorated paifang, also known as pailou,summer palace complex in beijing, china

summer palace beijing china unesco world heritage site imperial garden yuan harmony cultivation area square construction year location haidian district northwest center park pavilions season history emperor qianglong ming dynasty destroyed 1860 opium war legends extravagances excesses late autumn best times enjoy view entire boat ride lake winter frozen navigation decorated paifang also known pailou ornate gate found complex