Old Summer Palace opens to public for free on the 161st anniversary of its massive looting and destruction by British and French troops
By Li Hao, Published: 2021-10-18 18:41:25
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The Old Summer Palace in Beijing, the imperial garden ruined in late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), provided free entry to the public Monday, the 161st anniversary of the burning and massive looting it suffered. Exhibitions commemorating that phase of sorrowful history were held in the garden.(Photos: Li Hao/GT)