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Hall of Happiness in Longevity
Hall of Happiness in Longevity
Leshou Tang
Section 6 on 35

Summer Palace
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between 1750 and 1886

Area related : Pékin

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Built in the 15th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign (1750), the Hall of Happiness in Longevity originally had two floors.
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Burned down by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in the 10th year of Emperor Xianfeng's reign (1860), it was reconstructed in the 12th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign (1886) to serve as the living quarters for Empress Dowager Cixi during her stay in the Summer Palace.
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Hall of Happiness in Longevity