Outer Building at the Summer Palace

In China, buildings are not named for the people who fund them. Instead, they have poetic names like, "Garden of Virtue and Harmony," "Benevolence and Longevity Hall," "Fragrance-of-Lotus House," or "Pavilion to Enjoy Excellent View."

[Graham Thresher]

Great shot.

[Mary Siegle]

I would love to see the view from that charming little (or maybe not as little as it looks) building. Very nice shot.

[PhotoCrazy]

Lovely pic, wonderful way to name buildings

[Taffy]

The building looks so lonely up there, but I bet it's a great view! I love how the buildings are named...so much nicer than as an ad for someone's donation!

[Anna]

Very nice angle! I like the architecture of the building and the texture in the rocks.

[Charleen]

I think I like those names better! The colors and textures of the rocks are amazing.

[Rachel]

Lovely with the cliff in the foreground. A pavilion with a view.

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture and perspective.

[Rosan]

Must be a great view from up there! I like how they name their buildings.

[Joan Robillard]

So they honor the building and the place rather then people. How nice.