View of a part of the imperial summer palace in Chengde (Jehol) in China

View of a part of the imperial summer palace in Chengde (Jehol), China. In the foreground, an island in the river with pavilions. In the background, hills. In the 18th century, the emperors of the early Qing dynasty built a refuge in the mountains, surrounded by walls. It was equipped with parks containing ponds, pagodas, and palaces.