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Long Corridor at the Summer Palace

Beijing, China
Ranked #6 of 982 attractions in Beijing
4.5 of 5 stars 761 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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San Diego
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This is a roughly 750 meter/yard covered walkway for the emperor to go from the main portion of the summer place to a spot on the lake. The beams across the ceiling are decoratively painted - some of which have been restored with pastoral scenes - not unlike a very extended version of the ceilings of many European palaces. More

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Bakersfield, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Beautiful place, but the crowds were so bad in the Long Corridor we had to walk beside it. The boat ride across the lake was very nice. More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

it is fantastic beautiful, but too many people( if ypu have enough time try not to skip this attraction! More

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Philippines
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

The long corridor at the Summer Palace is full of paintings of sceneries in its ceiling and walls but the paintings need retouching as most are faded. Still appreciated the beautiful ceiling mid-way through the walk. The sides of the long walk is now used for seating by people who visit the place. People eat in the area and leave... More

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Alberta, Canada
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64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

A good way of getting from the East Gate entrance, all the way to the "Marble Boat." More

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Southport, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Amazingly long, the decor is fantastic and the detail is superb. More

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Chamonix, France
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

We have been nackin Beijing after five years and were impressed by the crowds of Chinese turists visiting the city.Even the word crowds does not give you the idea of how many Chinese travel now,so make sure you go to visit the Summer Palace not on a weekend and as soon as they open otherwise you'll be walking in lines... More

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Toronto Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

The Long corridor at the Summer Palace was never ending. It was great with a guide who explained everything. Lots of crowds and we ended with a boat ride across the lake. More

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Kuala Lumpur
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Its not the buildings or the great space it occupies that wowed me. Its the stories behind it. Please listen to your tour guide. More

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London
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

The Long corridor at the Summer Palace is very beautiful and definitely worth the trip there! More

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