Jade Spring Hill
Jade Spring Hill has been called the "back garden" of Chinese politics (in contrast to the official political compound of Zhongnanhai) because so many influential leaders reportedly have residences in the area. Several of the most recent CCP general secretaries, including Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping reportedly have been assigned houses in Jade Spring Hill.
Jade Spring
Jade Spring is a site located at the southern foot of Jade Spring Hill, named the "greatest spring in the world" by the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1735–1796) of the Qing dynasty. Yuquan Spouting Spring of eight scenery of Peking.
After the Ming dynasty established its capital in Beijing, Jade Spring was used for royal purposes, and its water was transported from Jade Spring Hill around Xizhimen Gate to the imperial palace by cart.
Jingming Garden
In 1680 during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor, Chengxin Garden was constructed on the south slope of the hill, later renamed Jingming Garden. Jingming Garden is one of five imperial gardens in the northwest of Beijing.
Notable residents
References
- ^ "Beijing Police Detain Hundreds For Trying to Visit Chinese Leaders Over New Year". Broadcasting Board of Governors. Radio Free Asia. 2015-02-20. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ "罗冰:江泽民抓到胡锦涛甚么把柄". duping.net. The Independent Review. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
External links
- Media related to Summer Palace, Beijing at Wikimedia Commons