during which everything representing the "Old Values" had to destroyed to make way for the new, but the stele still stands seemingly unscathed on its spot today. The meters high white marble plaque, placed in an elevated position on a white marble platform with miniature balustrades has an inscription on its front side by the hand of the Qianlong Emperor saying "Qoing Dao Chun Jun" which translates as "Jade Islet in Spring Shade". The other three sides of the stele are inscribed with poems from the famous Manchu Emperor.
Very accurate and up to date Map of Beijing City Center , complete area of the Palace Museum (Forbidden City), Square of Heavenly Peace, Beihai (North Lake) Park, the South and Middle Lakes (Zhongnanhai) and area's of surrounding districts of Xicheng, Dongcheng, Chongwen and Xuanwu. Map detail includes names of alley's (Hutong) and even side alley's.
Map clearly marks the location of all Landmarks, Historic Monuments, hotspots and various sites of interest within the map area. Please browse the map and follow the links to additional information, maps and photo's of each location and site.
