Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is situated
on the ancient scenic spot of Old Diaoyutai. Built over 800 years
during the Jin Dynasty, the location was chosen for its unsurpassed
beauty.
SPRING
Spring water flows from the distant Western Hills into
the compound's Yu Yuan Lake and meanders through the pavilions and
villas, linking the former imperial dwelling place with the new villas.
SUMMER
Both the Diaoyutai garden and villas are marked with
a sense of grandeur and harmony. The compound's architecture effortlessly
combines both the ancient past and the modern.
AUTUMN
During the Qing Dynasty, the emperor Qian Long dredged
up the lake to build the Seaview Pavilion. The Pavillion still stand
and contains the emperor's poems on a golden plaque.
WINTER
Today, this one-of-a-kind residence complex located in Beijing is
surrounded by luscious gardens. Because Diaoyutai hosts all of the
world's top VIP's, it is safe to say that these gardens are most well-maintained
gardens in all of China.
