From 1761 onward, Hetian Jade was a presence at the Qing court in the form of biannual tributes in spring and autumn, and became the main type of jade used in the imperial palace, Huang explains ...

TO STEP inside the Imperial Jade Palace in the lavish Bankstown Sports Club is to be virtually transported to Asia, where the cuisine is as authentic as the ambience. Read Today's Paper Tributes.

The Summer Palace, originally named Qingyi Yuan, or the Garden of Clear Ripples, was an imperial garden constructed in 1750 by Emperor Qianlong in a bid to celebrate his mother's birthday. During ...

"The flags of the allies," says one message, are now floating over the imperial palace." There is a possibility that the line of communication of the allies has been cut.

When it comes to scenic spots in Tokyo, Chidorigafuchi, the moat that surrounds the Imperial Palace, is consistently ranked as one of the best. Not only is it one of Tokyo’s best spots to see cherry ...

This would be the first time that the Palace Museum will hold such an extensive holiday celebration during Chinese New Year since its establishment 79 years ago.

Three-inch Imperial jade seal set to sell for £1MILLION (and its owner had no idea what it was!) By LEON WATSON Updated: 03:59 EDT, 9 March 2012 ...

The imperial yacht “Standart” served the Romanov family for 20 years, being considered one of the most elegant and luxurious ships of its time. The “Standart” was a true floating palace ...

Hong Kong Palace Museum, West Kowloon Cultural District A jade seal on display at the Hong Kong Palace Museum epitomises the association of dragons with China’s imperial dynasties.

Ever since Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho in 1976 opened the doors of the three-storey restaurant, an imitation of imperial Chinese architecture, the floating palace charmed residents, celebrities ...