style of Chinese
gardening.
Now, we are walking along the bank of the Kunming Lake. Look over
there, not far away in the lake there is an islet. It’s called the
Spring Heralding Islet. The pavilion on the islet is called the
Spring Heralding Pavilion. A number of willow trees and peach trees
were planted on this islet. In early spring, when the ice begins to
melt, peach trees are red in pink blossoms, willow trees turn a
tender green signaling that the early spring has returned. Hence the
name ‘Heralding Sping Pavilion’.
(In front of the Hall of Jade Ripples)
This group of special and quiet courtyard dwellings is the Hall of
Jade Ripples. The words “Jade Ripples” came from a verse “Gentle
ripples gushing out of Jade Spring”, which refers to the rippling
water in the lake. It was first used by Emperor Qianlong to attend
to state affairs. In the late Qing Dynasty, it was where Emperor
Guangxu was put under house arrest.
This hall is a hallmark of the Movement of 1898. Emperor Guangxu was
Emperor Dowager Cixi’s nephew. After Emperor Tongzhi died, Emperor
Dowager Cixi made her nephew, who was at that time four years old a
successor in order to continue her hold on imperial power. She
‘handled state affairs behind the screen’. After Emperor Guangxu
‘managed state affairs personally’ at the age of 19, a political
conflict occurred between the conservatives and the reformers. In
1898, the Reform Movement took place with the aim of sustaining the
core principles of the Qing Dynasty while reforming outdated laws.
The movement lasted for103 days until it was suppressed by Empress
Dowager Cixi. It was called the ‘Hundred-Day Reform’. After the
reform failed, EmperorGuangxu was put under house arrest here. For
the strict control of him, Empress Dowager Cixi ordered to build
many brick walls in the front, back, and on the right and left of
the Hall of Jade Ripples. At that time the hall was entirely sealed
up, just like a prison. Today only the hidden walls in the east and
west annex room still maintain its original appearance. It is open
to visitors as the relic related to the 1898 Reform Movement.
(In front of the Chamber of Collecting Books)
This is the Chamber of Collecting Books. In Chinese, it’s called&nb
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