http://www.blogigo.co.uk/SummerPalace You might be following my blog to visit most of interesting places in Beijing...It's a wonderfully blog with attached photos where ever we write ths story on our tour. it is not only covered the most attract tourist places but also included secret places in Beijing or outside of the city. en Forbiddencity Forbiddencity Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:57:07 +0100 daily 1            It is the main entrance to the Summer Palace. The opening in the center was for the emperor and empress exclusively. The two side openings were for the use of princes and court officials. Eunuchs and soldiers used side gates to the south and north. The name plaque "Yiheyuan" in front of the gate was written by emperor Guang Xu. The stone slab in front of the gate bears a carving in relief of two dragons playing with a pearl, a symbol of imperial authority.    The first day of trip start from Somerset apartment located to the east third ring road of Beijing, because the that was the day of Monday due to avoide the mass of tourists and bad traffic so that we were straightly drove to the Summer Palace through the third ring road. all the way was ok and when we were arrived its main gate about 10 o'clock ...we bought three adult tickets and one student ticket. 20yuan for adult and 10yuan for children's ticket(8.2Yuan=1$) ...the Main gate... Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:57:07 +0100 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/SummerPalace/Martha-Kirby-Jimbo-and-Abigail-enjoy-their-tour/1/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/SummerPalace/Martha-Kirby-Jimbo-and-Abigail-enjoy-their-tour/1/