The Mountains and Rivers of the Old Summer Palace
by Shan Zhigang
About This Novel
"The Mountains and Rivers of the Old Summer Palace" can be said to be a treasure book about the Old Summer Palace. The author is well versed in the garden's meaning and has been immersed in it for many years. Using historical facts and culture as the boat, and aesthetics and ideas as the oars, he elaborates on the past, present and prosperous dreams of the Old Summer Palace. The whole book is like a journey through time. The story of the royal construction, the admiration of poems and songs, the lifestyle of the emperors and empresses, the art of gardening that combines Chinese and Western styles, and even the allusions of each local landscape are carefully written and narrated. Exquisite layout design, elegant text, savor it carefully, and leave a fragrance on your lips and teeth.
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