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High Tea at the fabulous resort within the Summer Palace complex
Whilst in Beijing recently and staying with some New Zealand friends, I asked them to visit a resort I had read about near the East Gate of the Summer Palace.
We drove to the resort and intended only to take a look inside and leave but after we sat in a lovely little courtyard with Chinese umbrellas hanging from the trees. At this time we saw a family eating a huge tray of cakes, scones and little sandwiches, so we decided to stay and order our own.
This courtyard was lovely but after we ordered our High Tea, I took a little walk around and found a round stone table with four little stone stools in a wonderful spot overlooking a beautiful lake. We moved there!
The resort is like travelling back in time to the land of the Empress, but with the amenities and services of modern times.
The High Tea arrived in a fabulous three storey tray and then we had a pot of Jasmine tea to accompany the food. The little sandwiches were lovely with one vegetarian containing tomato bread with grilled vegetables. Then I tried a scone with jam and fresh cream – lovely then a few of the little cakes – delicious too. My friends said the meat and fish sandwiches were really nice and one was a mini burger which looked too cute.
Around the lake, there are pathways and gardens and the resort guest rooms were not available to look at but they look fabulous on the internet although quite expensive. The rooms were previously used by guests awaiting an audience with the Empress, Dowager Cixi who used to go to the Summer Palace in the warmer weather to enjoy the lake and cooler surrounds. I was really pleased I made the effort to visit the resort as it was very beautiful.
Yumm 🙂
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What a stunning place to visit (and stay too) Your high tea looked amazing 🙂
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It certainly was Caren. Very delicious.
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So beautiful! You were indeed lucky to check out the place. It’s heavenly
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Thank you very much for a lovely comment.
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It’s nice to have a high tea with a beautiful surrounding plus a friend 🙂 glad you enjoyed.
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What a beautiful location, it looks idyllic and so delightful to enjoy afternoon tea in the gardens too.
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Wow this three storey cake/sandwich plate looks like a feast!! As a tea lover I’d absolutely enjoy that place, it seems to be perfect for enjoying High tea with good friends. How lovely!
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Thank you Vinne.
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Thank you again. Nice to hear you can see how lovely it was from my photos.
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Thank you Julia. The Jasmine tea was so lovely I must say.
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I enjoyed your photos and narrative. You have presented the Aman Resort in such complimentary ways. It appears to be a very peaceful place and oh that is some dessert tray that comes with high tea. Thank you for sharing. 🌵
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I’ve always wondered how would it be to travel back in time. And what if I were a Empress. Might not be as rosy as imagined, though. 🙂 Wearing those layers of silk and headgear would take a toll on me. 🙂
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I always liked the summer palace, but I haven’t been there in years. Those mini cakes look too cute! And you guys were in short sleeves? Wow, it hasn’t been that warm around here yet!
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Thank you JoHanna. You always write such lovely comments. I really like reading them.
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Me too. And you can’t walk around with a pair of leggings in with a t-shirt – it’s dress up every day!!!
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Yes Beijing was pretty warm exorcism my that day. But pollution bad as usual.
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I enjoy your photos and narratives very much. Have an excellent week. 🌵
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You truly have a lovely way with words JoHanna. Thank you.
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Or are words having a lovely way with me? ! Thank you for such a wonderful compliment. 🌵
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How beautiful to spend time there and enjoy delicious food! 🙂 Beautiful photos, Sue!
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It really looks like you travelled back in time. It must be such a lovely visit
Vicky
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Thank you Amy. It was a lovely afternoon.
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Thank you Vicky. It really was a special afternoon.
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