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ELThe Imperial Garden (Yuhuayuan) of the Forbidden City, was created in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty and served as a private retreat for the imperial family. Unlike the ceremonial areas of the Forbidden City, this was a private, leisurely space for the imperial family to read, rest, and worship.
As a masterpiece of Chinese garden design, it features over 20 unique pavilions, temples, and halls, alongside ancient trees and colorful stone-paved paths, serving as a tranquil space for emperors and empresses.
The garden is famous for its dense forests of ancient cypresses, centuries-old pines, bamboo, and decorative rock formations.
In the center of the garden is Dui Xiu Shan (Gathering Beauty Hill), a small artificial hill with a cave and a viewing pavilion (Yujingyuan) on top, located in the northeast corner.
👉Fun Fact: Did you know the pebble paths here are made of thousands of tiny stones forming over 900 different patterns? Each one is a symbol of luck and long life.
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