The ancient
Chinese liken the warble of an oriole to beautiful songs and melodies,
hence
the name. The hall used to be a theater. When the Great Theatre Building
was completed, it served as a residence for imperial concubines. Zhenfei,
the concubine of Emperor Guangxu, was put house arrest here after the
1898 Reform Movement failed because she was strong supporter of the Reform.
Now
the hall is one of the most famous restaurants in China, featuring
imperial dishes and desserts. It is a must for many foreign visitors
to have lunch here when they come to Beijing. More than one hundred
heads of state worldwide have dined here and the late Premier
Zhou Enlai has held banquets here in honor of state guests.
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the name. The hall used to be a theater. When the Great Theatre Building
was completed, it served as a residence for imperial concubines. Zhenfei,
the concubine of Emperor Guangxu, was put house arrest here after the
1898 Reform Movement failed because she was strong supporter of the Reform.
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