At China's largest imperial garden, the Summer Palace in Beijing, a large-scale renovation project is underway.

The emphasis is on refurbishing the Foxiang Pavilion and the Paiyun Hall, both of which will be restored to their original appearance as described in historical documents.

Specific measures include replacing bricks currently paving the floor, inspecting and repairing all sloped, double-eaved roofs and carved brackets supporting the overhanging eaves.

The replacement materials use will be exactly the same as the originals.

The Summer Palace was entered on the World Heritage List in 1999. The 6 million dollar renovation project is expected to be completed in 2006.

(Xinhua News Agency April 21, 2005)