Tsinghua Garden

Constructed during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor (r. 1661–1722) in the Qing dynasty, it was originally named "Xichun Garden" (熙春园; 熙春園; Xīchūn Yuán).

After Miankai's death, Xichun Garden was inherited by his adopted son, Yicong (Prince Dun).

In 1860, during the Second Opium War, the Anglo-French forces destroyed Jinchun Garden while burning down the Old Summer Palace.

The garden fell into disrepair for some years before the imperial government approved a request by the foreign affairs ministry to build a school on the land.

In 1913, the Qinghua School formally acquired the former Jinchun Garden and the surrounding areas, and gradually expanded over time to become the present-day Tsinghua University.

The plaque of Tsinghua Garden
The plaque of "Shui Mu Qing Hua"
"Shui Mu Qing Hua" (水木清華), one of the attractions in Tsinghua Garden
Overview of the place
The "Shui Mu Qing Hua" pond
Entrance to the "工"-Shaped Hall
The corridor of the "工"-Shaped Hall
An arched bridge