Summer Palace pavilion restored to former glory

Digital measures have also been introduced to create a three-dimensional image of this building.

Tourists had the opportunity to experience some ancient architectural techniques with their own hands at the site on Monday, an open day for the public to view the restoration.

Visitors experienced tangla, the act of polishing a wood surface with melted wax, as a way to protect wooden furniture.

Shen Wei, a technician on the restoration, said the technique dates back to before the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC).

The fence around the building installed for restoration will be dismantled in January, and the scenic area will be opened to the public, according to staff at the Summer Palace.