What are the "Eight Great Views of Beijing"?

2023-06-30

"Eight Great Views of Beijing" originated in the Jin Dynasty during the Mingchang years. In the 16th year of the Qianlong emperor (1751)of the Qing dynasty, the emperor designated eight scenic spots: "Tai Ye Qiu Feng" (Chinese: 太液秋风): Taiye Lake (Now Zhongnanhai) in Autumn Breeze, "Qiong Dao Chun Yin" (Chinese: 琼岛春阴): Jade Islet in Springtime, "Qiong Dao Chun Yin" (Chinese: 琼岛春阴): Jade Islet in Springtime, "Ji Men Yan Shu" (Chinese: 蓟门烟树): Misty Trees in Jimen (Trees Enveloped in Mist at the Ancient City of Jizhou), "Xi Shan Qing Xue" (Chinese: 西山晴雪): West Hills after Snow, "Yu Quan Chui Hong" (Chinese:玉泉垂虹): Rainbow over the Jade Spring,"Lu Gou Xiao Yue" (Chinese: 卢沟晓月): Moonlight over the Lugou (Marco Polo) Bridge,"Ju Yong Die Cui" (Chinese: 居庸叠翠): Juyongguan Great Wall in Green. They have had a tremendous impact on the construction of the scenic spots later. Modern gardens and courtyard greening have also drawn on these scenic spots to build attractions. To a certain extent, the development of garden construction has been promoted.

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