Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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The Summer Palace is an impressive and beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the north-west of Beijing, China, this was a rural palace where the royal family could escape during the hot summer months. Originally founded in the 14th century, much of what we can see today was constructed in the 19th century, and was the legacy of Empress Dowager Cixi, one of the last Qing emperors. It's a large and fascinating place, so let's check it out!

For more Chinese World Heritage sites:
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For more palace World Heritage sites:
Historic City of Ayutthaya: youtu.be/Q-0Hl2t7Ivc
Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties: youtu.be/DhsLK_JEsuU
Palaces of Uttar Pradesh, India: youtu.be/41IL2EZT1lI

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