Located in the southwest corner of Yuanmingyuan and built in the early years of Yongzheng’s reign, Shan’gao Shuichang is one of the 40 sceneries of Yuanmingyuan.
Shan’gao Shuichang was the place for emperors of Qing Dynasty to entertain people from vassal states and a place to hold royal fireworks during Lantern Festival. It is also a place for emperors to entertain emissaries from the regions outside of Beijing.
