Located in the west side of Rear Lake and close to Apricot-Flower Villa in the east, the Universal Peace is one of the 40 sceneries of Yuanmingyuan (Shan’gao Shuichang is outside of the lake in the southwest). It was the scenery garden with the main architecture of卍 Pavilion. It was built in the early years of Yongzheng’s reign.
Emperors Yongzheng was especially fond of staying here. It was one of resting palaces for Emperor Qianlong for strolling about. Emperor Qianlong regularly served the empress dowager to have dinner here during Dragon Boat Festival.
Site of The Universal Peace
The Universal Peace, one of the paintings for the 40 sceneries of Yuanmingyuan drawn in the 9th Year of Qianlong’s reign
Site of The Universal Peace
