Qingyan Stone Boat
Qingyan Stone Boat
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Chandler’s Ford, UK577 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
The marble boat is located on the man made lake of the Summer Palace. It is a bit of a walk to see it but if you carry on walking towards the pagoda you cannot miss it. I'm not sure it goes anywhere because it seemed stationary and looks heavy to be floating . Worth seeing it since the summer palace is a definite must when in Beijing
Written August 29, 2016
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zamanwho
Dhaka City, Bangladesh1,072 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
The Qingyan Stone boat is one of the attractions in the Summer Palace, which was built by the Empress Cixi, in the beginning of the 20th century. It is an excellent piece of work and one of the many attractions to watch for this site. The whole area including the boat is well worth to visit, no one should miss it!
Written December 29, 2015
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SavantIII_11
Centerville, OH102,974 contributions
Dec 2014 • Business
The Marble Boat at the Summer Place will be a tourist attraction for most tourists who visit the Summer Palace. Both the Marble Boat and Summer Palace are excesses of the dynasty that ultimately led to Sun Yatsen’s revolution.
The Marble Boat was built in 1755 with a base made from huge stones.
Empress Dowager Cixi had the boat rebuilt in 1893 using a Western design.
She financed the rebuilding using funds embezzled from the navy. The boat's name was changed to Qingyan Fang and provided a venue for Cixi to view the scenery and be entertained.
When the empire was facing a military and political crisis, Cixi embezzled more funds to rebuild the Summer Palace under the guise of naval development.
The Marble Boat was built in 1755 with a base made from huge stones.
Empress Dowager Cixi had the boat rebuilt in 1893 using a Western design.
She financed the rebuilding using funds embezzled from the navy. The boat's name was changed to Qingyan Fang and provided a venue for Cixi to view the scenery and be entertained.
When the empire was facing a military and political crisis, Cixi embezzled more funds to rebuild the Summer Palace under the guise of naval development.
Written January 4, 2015
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Dan Maarek
Tel Aviv, Israel16,512 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Why only a 2 * rating ?
Because it is not really worth it.
You won't visit the Summer Palace just because of it...
And If you are there I don't even believe it is really worth the walk.
They are plenty of other things much more beautiful or interesting in the park, around the lake, near or in the buildings themselves...
But if you walk along the promenade on your way to the long and superb corridor you can stop there to take a look ... and probably a picture like everybody...
And since you can't get on it that's the most you'll probably do...
Because it is not really worth it.
You won't visit the Summer Palace just because of it...
And If you are there I don't even believe it is really worth the walk.
They are plenty of other things much more beautiful or interesting in the park, around the lake, near or in the buildings themselves...
But if you walk along the promenade on your way to the long and superb corridor you can stop there to take a look ... and probably a picture like everybody...
And since you can't get on it that's the most you'll probably do...
Written December 23, 2016
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OCDane
Los Angeles, CA967 contributions
Aug 2019
Disappointing, so much history. But the boat look old and falling apart. Getting a photo can be a challenge as there will be a 1000 chinese people trying to take photo as well.
Written October 1, 2019
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PipPaul W
Buckfastleigh, UK1,945 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
A delightful piece of whimsy.
Built to replace an actual boat there is no way this is every going to floaty, as it's made of marble.
The upper section is faux marble - wood painted to look like
Built to replace an actual boat there is no way this is every going to floaty, as it's made of marble.
The upper section is faux marble - wood painted to look like
Written August 30, 2019
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Stephen G
Townsville, Australia568 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Located to the western side of the Long Gallery at the Summer Palace the Quinyan (or 'Marble') Boat was built by the Emperor Quinlong as a symbol that the Qing Dynasty was as stable and enduring as a rock. It is not particularly interesting by itself - though is a good background for photos. But, if you at are the Summer Palace anyway it is worth a look.
Written June 8, 2019
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rsenteno
Phoenix, AZ305 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
Great boat to show off wealth of the emperor the stone boat made to look marble actually wood i believe
Amazing spot for photos in the summer palace
Amazing spot for photos in the summer palace
Written August 10, 2018
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Randall K
Canberra, Australia1,217 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
When you visit the Summer Palace you will eventually wander to where this boat is located at the edge of the lake. Certainly interesting to view, and quite impressive. Of course this was not practical to be built, but it does show the wealth of the time it was made.
Written May 27, 2018
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Gidons51
Herzliya, Israel4,746 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
This marble boat was built by emperor Qianlong in 1755 within the summer palace on the Kunming lake . A long wooden covered bridge is leading to it . Actually made of wood and painted as if made of marble. The emperor was criticized for wasting the funds that was designated to build a naval force .
Written May 25, 2018
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