Discover
the East Palace (Gate
Donggongmen in Chinese)
The East palace Gate 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 plaque
"Yiheyuan", which means "Garden of
Nurtured Harmony, 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.
Discover
the East Palace (Gate
Donggongmen in Chinese)