A ruler who brought a splash of color to the proceedings

Emperor Yong Zheng valued austerity and simplicity in his surroundings, but his son Qianlong had a much more lively take on life

Fanghu Shengjing was considered the most splendid scenic spot in Yuanmingyuan, or the Old Summer Palace, in Beijing.

It was located on the north bank of a bay of the Northeast Sea, an architectural complex of monastery gardens, with the allure of mountains and buildings where the immortal lived.