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Mulan Weichang was built in the 20th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign
(1681). The three emperors of Kangxi, Qianlong and Jiaqing all held
hunting activity here every autumn, which was made a rule for the
imperial family. Autumn hunting at Mulan was a large-scale hunting
activity and military maneuver aimed to enhance the military quality
and fighting capacity of the imperial kinsmen and the Eight Banner
soldiers. It also provided a place for the emperor to exercise his
conciliation policy to the minority nationalities. The political,
military and economic measures carried out during the inspection
tour of the emperor to the northern areas were objectively significant
to the development of the Mongolian economy, consolidation of the
nation unity, strengthening the relations between the local and
the central governments, and safeguarding the unification of the
country.
The building of the Mountain Resort was closely related to the Mulan
autumn hunting. Each time the emperor inspected the north and hunted
at Mulan, he would stay for three to five months in those places
beyond the Great Wall, which meant a great deal of materials were
needed for the military and daily life of the huge troops with him.
A large temporary palace for the emperor, more emperor, more important
a material supplier center, was thereby built. It was also a place
for the emperor to have relaxation, handle state affairs and hold
for the Manchu and Mongolian nobles to escape the summer heat and
the infectious disease of smallpox.
Saihanba in the Mulan scenic area has majestic mountains, gorgeous
scenery and delightful weather. It boasts plenty of water, lush
grass, flocks of birds and packs of beasts, an ideal place for hunting.
In here, there are flowers in full bloom brilliant as brocade in
spring; a boundless stretch of lush grassland in summer; a riot
of color all over the maintains and plains in autumn; and a white
world covered with silver snow in winter. The Mulan Weichang has
become a tourist destination, attracting visitors from all parts
of the world with its special charms.
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