Yuanmingyuan, the greatest ancient imperial palace in China, will
rise again in Beijing.
The palace will be rebuilt in six parts -- western-style buildings,
a cultural relics exhibition, outdoor relics, a leisure and
entertainment area and a service and administration area.
An
official in charge of the project says that the new palace will not
be an exact replica of the old one, but it will incorporate and
preserve the relics. The date for starting contraction has not been
set yet.
Yuanmingyuan was built in Qing Dynasty and later destroyed by
British and French troops in 1860.
(China Radio International)