A sprawling royal retreat of pavilions, covered walkways and Kunming Lake — the perfect slow day away from the city centre.
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Highlights
Long Corridor
A 728 m painted walkway with over 14,000 scenes.
Seventeen-Arch Bridge
Glows gold at sunset in late autumn and winter.
Dragon boat ride
Cross Kunming Lake toward Longevity Hill.
Where to stay
Haidian hotels near the university district are good value, though most visitors come for the day.
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