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The Imperial Garden,built in 1417,is the oldest garden in Beijing. It occupies an area of

1.3 hectares at the northern end of the central axis of the former Imperial Palace. During

the Qing Dynasty the emperor,empress and imperial concubines came to the garden to worship

the Cowherd Star and the Girl Weaver Star on the 7th day of the 7th lunary month. On the

Mid-Autumn Festival they came here to offer a sacrifice to the moon ， and on the double-

Ninth Festival the 9th day of the 9th lunary month they came here to ascend the Hill of

Collecting Excellence in the garden and enjoy scenic beauty within and outside the Imperial

Palace.

The main scenic spot it the northeastern part is the Hill of Collecting Excellence. The

Pavilion of Imperial Landscape stands on the hill. In front of Li Zao Hall by the hill is a

small pond of clear water. The main scenic spot in the northwestern part is the Pavilion of

Lasting Splendor. In front of the pavilion there are some ancient cypress trees over 400

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