Exhibit List

Illustration of the Summer Resort in Jehol

Ink on paper

Qing Dynasty

Postscript to the Yuzhi Bishu Sanzhuang Shi (Collection of Poems for the Summer Resort) by Emperor Kangxi

Written by Kui Xu（1674-1717）, Qing dynasty

From Yuzhi Bishu Sanzhuang Shi Bingtu (Imperially Produced Collection of Poems for the Summer Resort, with Illustrations)

Written by Emperor Kangxi, Qing dynasty

Imprint in red and black by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 51th year of the Kangxi reign (1712), Qing dynasty

Notes on the Summer Resort

From fascicle 22 of Yuzhiwen Sanji (Second Supplement to the Collection of Imperial Literary Works)

Written by Emperor Kangxi, Qing dynasty

Imperial court handwritten edition, Kangxi reign (1661-1722), Qing dynasty

Complete map of the Summer Resort

From fascicle 25 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen（1750-1799）, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Illustration of the Gate of Beauty and Integrity (Lizhengmen)

From fascicle 30 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Illustration of the Hall of Simplicity and Piety (Danbo Jingchengdian)

From fascicle 35 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Palace memorial on procuring Chinese nanmu timber and its shipping out of Sichuan

Presented by Ce Leng (？-1756), Governor-General of Sichuan

21st day of the 7th month of the 16th year of the Qianlong reign (September 10, 1751), Qing dynasty

Mist-covered Refreshing Air

From Bishu Shanzhuang Tu Bing Qianlong Tishi Ce (Illustrations of the Chengde Summer Resort with Poetic Works by Emperor Qianlong)

Zhang Ruoai, Qing dynasty

Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty

Illustration of the Tower of Mist and Rain (Yanyulou)

From fascicle 35 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Illustration of the Lion Grove (Shizilin) of the Wenyuan Garden

From fascicle 40 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

A Dragonfly amongst Chinese Globe Flowers

From fascicle 5 of Hua Huaniao Ce (Album of Flower-and-Bird Paintings)

Jiang Tingxi, Qing dynasty

Qing dynasty

Poem on the Quting Gazebo and the Yuetai Platform of the Wenjinge Pavilion, inscribed by Emperor Qianlong

Written by Wang Jihua, and illustrated by Hu Gui, Qing dynasty

Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty

Illustration of the Garden of Ten Thousand Trees (Wanshuyuan)

From fascicle 32 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781-1782), Qing dynasty

Emperor Hosting Banquet at the Garden of Ten Thousand Trees

19th day of the 7th month of the 17th year of the Qianlong reign (August 27, 1752), Qing dynasty

From fascicle 15 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Poem on the Banquet in Honor of the Dörbet Clansmen at the Garden of Ten Thousand Trees

19th year of the Qianlong reign (1754), Qing dynasty

From fascicle 49 of Yuzhishi Erji (Supplement to the Collection of Imperial Poetic Works)

Written by Emperor Qianlong, Qing dynasty

Court manuscript in red-lined columns, Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty

Buddhist and Taoist Temples of the Chengde Prefecture

From fascicle 28 of Daqing Yitong Zhi (Comprehensive Geography of the Great Qing Dynasty)

Written by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Manuscript from Siku Quanshu (Complete Collection of the Four Treasuries), Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty

Temple of Universal Benevolence (Purensi)

From fascicle 79 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Temple of Universal Peace (Puningsi)

From fascicle 79 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Poem on visiting a Buddhist temple north of the Summer Resort

From fascicle 20 of Yuzhishi Yuji (Fifth Supplement to the Collection of Imperial Poetic Works)

Written by Emperor Qianlong, Qing dynasty

Court manuscript in black-lined columns, 5th year of the Jiaqing reign (1800), Qing dynasty

On the Uselessness of the Great Wall

From fascicle 151 of Daqing Shengzu Renhuangdi Shilu (Veritable Records of the Great Qing Emperor Ren, Shengzu)

Written by Hong Dele, et al., on imperial order

Entry for the 21st day of the 7th month of the 30th year of the Kangxi reign (August 14, 1691), Qing dynasty

Small red silk-bound edition

Tapestry with Emperor Qianlong's Transcription of "Study on Jehol"

Written by Emperor Qianlong, Qing dynasty

33rd year of the Qianlong reign (1768), Qing dynasty

Complete Map of the Great Qing's Unified Realm of All Under Heaven

Ink and color on paper

16th year of the Jiaqing reign (1811), Qing dynasty

Complete Map of the Mulan Hunting Ground

From fascicle 45 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen (1750-1799), et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Preface to Jehol Zhi (Local Gazetteer of Jehol) by Emperor Qianlong

From Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Diplomatic Credentials from the Great Qing to France

31st year of the Guangxu reign(1905), Qing Dynasty

Entry for jun (emperor)

From fascicle 4 of Manzhumengguhanzi Sanhe Qieyin Qingwenjian (Manchu, Mongolian, and Chinese Triglot Phonetic Dictionary)

Written by A Gui, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 57th year of the Qianlong reign (1792), Qing dynasty

Manchu palace memorial extending greetings to the emperor

Presented by Gioroi Mambo, Governor of Fujian

3rd day of the 10th month of the 57th year of the Kangxi reign (November 24, 1718), Qing dynasty

Manchu palace memorial extending greetings to the emperor

Presented by Tingjie (1840-1911), Commander-in-chief of the Manchu Plain White Banner of Jehol

25th day of the 11st month of the 34th year of the Guangxu reign (December 18, 1908), Qing dynasty

Letter from Dalai Lama's representative Khenpo Nungso to the Imperial Commissioner appointed by Emperor Jiaqing

20th day of the 7th month of the 9th year of the Jiaqing reign (August 24, 1804, or, 19th day of the 7th month of the bingchen year in Tibetan calendar), Qing dynasty

Poem on the inauguration of the Shuxiangsi Monastery

From fascicle 80 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Ascending to Dailuoding on Mount Wutai

From fascicle 86 of Yuzhi Ziyushi (Collection of Imperial Poetic Works Composed in Spare Time)

Court manuscript in black-lined columns, Qianlong regin (1736-1795), Qing dynasty

Manchu Rituals to the Gods and Heaven

From fascicle 89 of Qinding Baqi Tongzhi (Imperially Endorsed Comprehensive Annals of the Eight Banners)

Written by Ji Yun, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 4th year of the Jiaqing reign (1799), Qing dynasty

Temple of Guan Yu

From fascicle 81 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Manuscript from Siku Quanshu (Complete Collection of the Four Treasuries), Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty

Inscription on the Stele of the Temple of Guan Yu in Chengde after Expansion Commissioned by the Emperor

From fascicle 108 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Illustration of the Confucian Temple of Jehol

From fascicle 73 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Inscription on the Stele of the Confucius Temple of Jehol

From fascicle 73 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Copy of a palace memorial petitioning for the granting of books to the newly established schools in Jehol to promote cultural education

Presented by Cao Xiuxian (1708-1784), Minister of Rites

7th day of the 6th month of the 44th year of the Qianlong reign (July 19, 1779), Qing dynasty

Imperial edict dispatching Liu Hao to supervise the construction of the examination venue in Jehol

From Shangyu Dang (Archives of Collected Imperial Edicts)

28th day of the 12th month of the 42nd year of the Qianlong reign (January 26, 1778), Qing dynasty

Communication to the Grand Council (Junjichu) requesting imbursement of the construction expenses for the Confucius School in Jehol

Forwarded by Ming Shanbao, Intendant of the Military Defense Circuit of Jehol

20th day of the leap 6th month of the 43rd year of the Qianlong reign (August

Tashi Lhunpo

From fascicle 5 of Yeolha Ilgi (The Jehol Diary)

Written by Bak Jiwon, Joseon dynasty

Handwritten edition, Qing dynasty

Inscription on the Stele of the Seven Stūpas

From fascicle 30 of Yuzhiwen Erji (First Supplement to the Collection of Imperial Literary Works)

Written by Emperor Qianlong, Qing dynasty

Court manuscript in black-lined columns, Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty

Chinese pavilion-shaped niche of red lacquer, with gold-lacquered wooden Amitāyus Buddha

Produced by Imperial Workshop, Qing court, 18th century

Carved cinnabar lacquer bowl with seven Buddhas, on red lacquer lotus-shaped stand

Qing dynasty, 18th century

Porcelain stūpa with fencai polychrome floral décor on yellow ground, with gilt bronze seated buddha

Qing dynasty（1644-1912）

Porcelain stūpa with fencai polychrome floral décor on green ground, with gilt bronze seated buddha

Qing dynasty（1644-1912）

Banner Officers and Soldiers Stationed in Jehol and Other Areas

From fascicle 84 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Imperial Hunting Ground Regulations

From fascicle 46 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Inner Mongolia

From Huangchao Dilizhi (The Imperial Court Gazetteer)

State Historiography Institute edition, Qing dynasty

Chengde Prefecture

From Huangchao Dilizhi (The Imperial Court Gazetteer)

State Historiography Institute edition, Qing dynasty

Local Administrative of Jehol

From fascicle 54 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen (1750-1799), et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Map of the Chengde Prefecture

From fascicle 49 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Complete map of the Chengde Prefecture

From fascicle 1 of Chengdefu Zhi (Gazetteer of the Chengde Prefecture)

Compiled by Haizhong, Qing dynasty

Palace memorial on the appointment of Yi Sanga, the current Associate Adminstrator of Jehol, as the Prefect of Chengde

Presented by Zhou Yuanli (1706-1782), Governor-General of Zhili

15th day of the 4th month of the 43rd year of the Qianlong reign (May 11, 1778), Qing dynasty

Imperial edict to the Cabinet (Neige) to install high-ranking offices in Jehol to regulate administration

From Shangyu Dang (Archives of Collected Imperial Edicts)

17th day of the 4th month of the 15th year of the Jianqing reign ((May 19, 1810), Qing dynasty

Palace memorial extending gratitude to the emperor

Presented by Songyun (1752-1835), Commander-in-chief of Jehol

9th day of the 1st month of the 1st year of the Daoguang reign (February 2, 1821), Qing dynasty

Palace memorial extending gratitude to the emperor

Presented by Cunggi (1830-1900), Commander-in-chief of Jehol

7th day of the 7th month of the 5th year of the Guangxu reign (August 24, 1879), Qing dynasty

Imperial edict to the Cabinet (Neigo) to install high-ranking offices in Jehol to regulate adminstration

From Shangyu Dang (Archives of Colllected Imperal Edicts)

4th month of the 15th year of the Jianqing reign (May to June, 1810), Qing dynasty

Imperial edict by the Qing Emperor Taizu, Nurhaci, on the establishment of the Manchu script

From fascicle 2 of Daqing Taizu Wuhuangdi Shilu (Veritable Records of the Great Qing Emperor Wu, Taizu)

Entry for the 1st day of the 2nd month of the 27th year (February 25, 1599), Qing dynasty

First compiled edition

Imperial edict by the Qing Emperor Taizong, Hong Taiji, on the revision of the Manchu script

From fascicle 11 of Daqing Taizong Wenhuangdi Shilu (Veritable Records of the Great Qing Emperor Wen, Taizong)

Entry for the 3rd month of the 6th year of the Tianzong reign (April to May, 1632), Qing dynasty

Large red silk-bound edition

Qinding Qinghan Duiyin Zishi (Imperially Endorsed Machu-Chinese Bilingual Phonetic Dictionary)

Reprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 16th year of the Daoguang reign (1836), Qing dynasty

Yuzhi Bishu Sanzhuang Shi Bingtu (Imperially Produced Collection of Poems for the Summer Resort, with Illustrations)

Printed Manchu edition by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 50th year of the Kangxi reign (1711), Qing dynasty

Yuzhi Bishu Sanzhuang Shi Bingtu (Imperially Produced Collection of Poems for the Summer Resort, with Illustrations)

Imprint in red and black by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 6th year of the Qianlong reign (1741), Qing dynasty

Daqing Gaozong Chunhuangdi Shilu (Veritable Records of the Great Qing Emperor Chun, Gaozong)

Small red silk-bound Manchu edition

Daqing Gaozong Chunhuangdi Shilu (Veritable Records of the Great Qing Emperor Chun, Gaozong)

Small red silk-bound Mongolian edition

Kangxichao Qijuzhu Ce (Imperial Diaries of Activity and Repose of the Kangxi Reign)

Definitive yellow silk-bound Manchu edition

Daqing Gaozong Chunhuangdi Shilu (Veritable Records of the Great Qing Emperor Chun, Gaozong)

Small red silk-bound Chinese edition

Kangxichao Qijuzhu Ce (Imperial Diaries of Activity and Repose of the Kangxi Reign)

Definitive yellow silk-bound Chinese edition

Entry for tianlie (hunting)

From fascicle 11 of Manzhumengguhanzi Sanhe Qieyin Qingwenjian (Manchu, Mongolian, and Chinese Triglot Phonetic Dictionary)

Written by A Gui, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 57th year of the Qianlong reign (1792), Qing dynasty

Yuzhi Zengding Qingwenjian (Imperially Produced Expanded Manchu Phonetic Dictionary)

Written by Fu Heng, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 36th year of the Qianlong reign (1771), Qing dynasty

Qinding Xiyu Tongwenzhi (Imperially Endorsed Comparative Glossary of the Languages in the Western Regions)

Written by Fu Heng, et al., on imperial order

Manuscript from Siku Quanshu Huiyao (Complete Collection of the Four Treasuries Condensed), Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty

Inscription on the Stele of the Temple of Universal Peace

From fascicle 19 of Yuzhiwen Chuji (First Collection of Imperial Literary Works)

Compiled by Yu Minzhong, on imperial order

Movable-type imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 59th year of the Qianlong reign (1794), Qing dynasty

Inscription on the Stele of the Temple of Universal Benevolence

Written by Emperor Shengzu, Qing dynasty

From fascicle 2 of Wanshou Shengdian Chuji (First Collection of the Imperial Birthday Ceremony)

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 56th year of the Kangxi reign (1717), Qing dynasty

Banquet in Honor of Envoys from Mongolia

From fascicle 48 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Seating Chart for a Banquet at the Hall of Simplicity and Piety

From fascicle 21 of Qinding Daqing Huidiantu (Imperially Endorsed Collected Statutes of the Great Qing with Illustrations)

Written by Tuo Jin, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 18th year of the Jiaqing reign (1813), Qing dynasty

Seating Chart for a Banquet at the Garden of Ten Thousand Trees

From fascicle 21 of Qinding Daqing Huidiantu (Imperially Endorsed Collected Statutes of the Great Qing with Illustrations)

Written by Tuo Jin, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 18th year of the Jiaqing reign (1813), Qing dynasty

A list of performances prepared for the Wanshuyuan Garden Banquet

19th day of the 1st month of the 11th year of the Xianfeng reign (February 28, 1861), Qing dynasty

Poem Composed When Visiting the Putuo Zongcheng Temple

38th year of the Qianlong region (1773), Qing Dynasty

From fascicle 80 of Qinding Jehol Zhi (Imperially Endorsed Local Gazetteer of Jehol)

Compiled by He Shen, et al., on imperial order

Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Qing dynasty

Gilt tableware presented by the Torghut Ubashi Khan to Emperor Qianlong, with brocade wrapper, leather case, and wooden box

39th year of the Qianlong reign (1771), Qing dynasty

Illustration of Ruan Guangxian's audience with the Emperor and the succeeding banquet

From Pingding Annan Tu (Illustration of the Pacification of Vietnam)

Cooperplate engraving

Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty

Palace memorial on escorting Ruan Guangxian from Annam (Vietnam) to Jehol to have an audience with the Emperor

Presented by Liu E (1723-1795), Governor-General of Zhili

8th day of the 5th month of the 54th year of the Qianlong reign (June 1, 1789), Qing dynasty

Imperial decree to Fuk'anggan to schedule the visit to Beijing the following year by the King of Annam and his envoys

From fascicle 22 of Qinding Annan Jilüe (Imperially Endorsed Military History of the Campaign in Annam)

26th day of the 8th month of the 46th year of the Qianlong reign (October 13, 1781), Qing dynasty

Manuscript in red-lined columns by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty

Imperial edict bestowing rewards to the King of Annam and his envoys

From Shangyu Dang (Archives of Collected Imperial Edicts)

7th month of the 54th year of the Qianlong reign (August to September, 1789), Qing dynasty

Bone prayer beads and silk brocade with text

Produced in Tibet

45th year of the Qianlong reign (1780), Qing dynasty

Gilt sliver champlevé lidded jar with gem inlay in leather case

45th year of the Qianlong reign (1780), Qing dynasty

Inscription on the Stele of the Xumi Fushou Temple

From fascicle 42 of Baxun Wanshou Shengdian (Ceremonies and Rituals of the Eightieth Imperial Birthday Celebrations)

Written by A Gui, et al., on imperial order

Movable-type imprint by the Imperial Printing Office at Wuyingdian Hall, 57th year of the Qianlong reign (1792), Qing dynasty

The Macartney Embassy Having an Audience with the Emperor at the Garden of Ten Thousand Trees

Entry for the 10th day of the 8th month of the 58th year of the Qianlong reign (September 14, 1793), Qing dynasty

From fascicle 20 of the 1st volume of Chengdefu Zhi (Gazetteer of the Chengde Prefecture)

Compiled by Haizhong, Qing dynasty

Reprint edition, 13th year of the Guangxu reign (1887), Qing dynasty

Daqing Gaozong Chunhuangdi Shilu (Veritable Records of the Great Qing Emperor Chun, Gaozong)

Entries of 1st and 17th days of the 6th month of the 58th year of the Qianlong reign (July 8 and 24, 1793), Qing dynasty

Small red silk-bound edition

Tribute – List of Gifts Presented to the Emperor

From fascicle 503 of Qinding Daqing Huidian Shili (Imperially Endorsed Collected Administrative Statutes and Precedents of the Great Qing)

Written by Kun Gang, et al., on imperial order

Lithographic imprint by the Zongli Geguo Shiwu Yamen (Office for the General Management of Affairs Concerning the Various Countries), 25th year of the Guangxu reign (1899), Qing dynasty