Step into the Marble Boat Pavilion of the Summer Palace and be transported to the golden age of Qing Dynasty royalty! This former docking station for Empress Dowager Cixi's lavish boats now invites you to glide across Kunming Lake on replica dragon boats. Come in spring or autumn when the surrounding foliage paints mirror-like reflections on the water - every angle is postcard-perfect. Keep an eye out for the intricately carved white marble mooring posts along the shore, each whispering tales of imperial craftsmanship from centuries past.