The Summer Palace

The last place we visited was the Summer Palace. Apparently, one of the Emperors decided he wanted to spend the summer near the water, but it was too far to the ocean. So he built his own lake (only 3 meters deep) along with anything he might need to spend the summers near the water ( including his own temple).

This particular boat is made of solid marble (no it does not float). Apparently is was used for ceremonial purposes when the emperors spent the summers here.

The dragon boats.