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TIL of China's Old Summer Palace, a complex of palaces 8x the size of the Vatican. Deemed the pinnacle of Chinese gardens, it also contains exquisite artworks and many historical treasures. In 1860, the British sacked and looted the Palace for 3 days, turning it into its current state of ruination.

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