关于颐和园的导游词英语 篇5

　　Kunming Lake covers an area of 220 hectares; three quarters of the whileSummer Palace. The name of the lake came from “Kunming Pool” in Chang'an, madeby Emperor Wu Di in the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD)for training his solders. QingEmperor Qianlong just followed the example of Han Wu Di and gave the nameKunming Lake.

　　Western Bank(西堤)

　　Lying west of the Kunming Lake, the Western Bank was built to imitate theSu Bank in Hangzhou, Zheijang Province, and visitors strolling along the bankoften feel as though they are beside the West Lake in Southern China. The bankhas been created to adorn the lake it surrounds, making it even more lovely andenchanting. Its most distinctive features are its six bridges, which, rangingfrom north to south, are: Jiehu Bridge(Lake-Bound Bridge)， Binfeng Bridge,Jade-Belt Bridge, Jing Bridge(Mirror Bridge)， Lian Bridge(White-Silk Bridge)andLiu Bridge (Willow Bridge)。 Its picturesque setting, at once tranquil andelegant, made it a popular retreat for such historical figures as EmperorQianlong(1711-1799)and Empress Dowager Cixi.

　　As the entry point to Kunming Lake, Jiehu Bridge forms the boundary betweenthe Front and Back Lakes. It is a cross-shaped stone bridge with three arches.With its square kiosk, Binfeng Bridge has been built in the style of bridges inthe countries of Southern China. Jade -Belt Bridge, the most renowned andbeautiful of the bridges, is made of white and black marble. Its fluid contourlines are woven graciously together, hence its name-seen from afar, it resemblesa jade belt. Its high arches enabled the Emperor Qianlong to pass under it in adragon boat. Jing Bridge(Mirror Bridge) gets its name from the artistic visionof poet Li Bai(701-762)-two clear rivers like mirrors, two crossing bridges likedouble rainbow's. Lian Bridge takes its name from the line “limped and serene,the river seems to be white silk” and the Willow Bridge from the line “beneaththe sunshine, willow's feather flying beside the bridge”。

　　Then East Bank(东堤)

　　The main scenic sports in the East Bank are: the 17-Arch Bridge, thespacious Paclion, the Bronze Ox, the Heralding Spring Pavilion, the Yelu ChucaiTemple, the Wen Chang Belvedere, the Hall of Jade Ripple, the Lodge of Proprietyof weeding , etc.

　　Seventeen-Arch Bridge(十七孔桥)

　　Connecting the eastern shore of Kunming Lake in the east and Nanhu Islandin the west, the Seventeen-Arch Bridge was built during the reign of EmperorQianlong(1711-1799); with a length of 150 meters(1 yards) and a width of 8meters (8.75 yards)。 It is the longest bridge in the Summer Palace. The uniquescenery is but one of the stunning landscapes in the Summer Palace. With thestyles of Lugou Bridge in Beijing and Baodai Bridge in Suzhou, ZhejiangProvince, Seventeen Arch Bridge looks like a rainbow arching over the water. Onthe column of the parapets are 544 distinctive carved white marble lions. Oneach end of the bridge is a carved bizarre beast. With the biggest arch in themidst of the bridge flanked by eight others, visitors can count nine arches oneither side. According to ancient thought, the number nine symbolizes goodfortune and safety; and the meticulous design of the bridge embodies itperfectly.

　　Bronze Ox(铜牛)

　　A bronze ox set on bluestone wave-lined pedestal overlooks the east shoreof Kunming Lake. The ox, cast in the image of a live creature back in 1755, issaid to possess flood control powers. Da Yu, the legendary master in floodsprevention, would commit an iron ox into the water on completion of every of hisprojects. It has become customary since Tang Dynasty(618-907)to line the edge ofwaterways with oxen. Hence this bronze ox was upon the bank, too. This BronzeOx, sitting besides the water and overlooking the harmonious and enchanting lakescenery, was rather imposing. The Emperor Qinglong(1711-1799)had personallydedicated this particular bronze ox. On the back of the ox is an80-character-posy in seal character-“Golden Ox Inscription” by him.

　　Nanhu Island(南湖岛)

　　Nanhu Island lies southeast of Kunming Lake opposite Longevity Hill. Withan area of about 1 hectare(2.47 acres)， it is the largest island in the SummerPalace. When Emperor Qianlong(1711-1799) enlarged Kunming Lake, he orderedworkers to save the temples and building but to excavate the earth; thuscreating Nanhu Island. On the island are Hanxu(Modesty) Hall,Wangyan(Looking---at-the-Eaves) Pavilion, Dragon King Temple, and otherstructures. Hanxu Hall is the major construction on the island; Wangyan Pavilionwas the site from which to inspect navy drills; and the Dragon King Temple,which changed its name to “Guangrun Lingyu Temple”(Widely-Moistening Fancy-RainTemple)， was employed to pray for rain. The is banked with carved stone-stripesand surrounded by blus and white stones. Visitors can reach the island throughthe Seventeen-Arch Bridge.