Yuanmingyuan is a masterpiece of ancient royal garden art in China and one of the greatest gardens in the world. There are many exquisite buildings in the park, such as "Forty Scenes of Yuanmingyuan", "Dashui Law" and "Scenery of Square Pots". These buildings have different styles and characteristics, showing the essence of ancient architectural art in China.

Besides, Yuanmingyuan also has a large collection of precious cultural relics and artworks, which come from all over China and all over the world, including paintings, calligraphy, jewelry, porcelain, bronzes and jade articles. The most famous one is the bronze statue of the zodiac in Yuanmingyuan, which is beautifully cast and lifelike, and is an outstanding representative of ancient bronze casting technology in China.

However, Yuanmingyuan was burned by the British and French allied forces in 1860, and a large number of cultural relics and artworks were looted. Today, these cultural relics and artworks are scattered all over the world and become an important part of China's heritage.

The main features of Yuanmingyuan:

1. Magnificent scale: Yuanmingyuan is a large royal garden, covering an area of more than 350 hectares, and it is one of the representatives of ancient royal gardens in China.

2. Exquisite architecture: The architectural style of Yuanmingyuan is a blend of traditional China architecture and western architectural elements, with exquisite architecture and magnificent momentum.

3. Unique landscape: The landscape design of Yuanmingyuan is unique, with mountains, water, flowers and grass, pavilions and rockeries, which form a beautiful picture.

4. Rich cultural connotation: Yuanmingyuan is an important carrier of China traditional culture. There are many cultural relics and artworks in the park, which shows the profoundness of China's ancient culture.

5. High historical value: Yuanmingyuan is one of the representatives of ancient royal gardens in China, an important witness in the modern history of China, and has important historical value.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Yuanmingyuan