Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony 太和殿
The Hall of Supreme Harmony is one of the three large halls of the...
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Hall of Supreme Harmony 太和殿
When I got back from Beijing and I was showing my photos to my...
Meridian Gate 午门
One would be surprised upon entering the Gate of Heavenly Peace and seeing as...
Inside the Gates of Heavenly Peace 天安门
For any visitor to the Forbidden City, entering the Gate of Heavenly Peace is...
Gate of Heavenly Peace 天安门
The first thing that will greet the visitor when visiting the Forbidden City is...
Xumifushou Temple 须弥福寿之庙
When emperors give gifts expect them to be grand. When Emperor Qianlong celebrating his...
Good Luck Lake 如意湖
The largest lake in the lowlands of the Mountain Resort in Chengde was Good...
Hall of Refreshing Mists and Waves 烟波致爽
For all its enormity, it could be easily forgotten that the Mountain Resort in...
Mountain Resort 避暑山庄 in Chengde 承德
Another city another UNESCO world heritage site. Beijing seems to be in a very...
Grand Stage 大戏楼
The Qing Emperors were great appreciators of art and culture. The Summer Palace in...
Fenghuang Ancient Town 凤凰古镇 Revisited
Postcard View of Fenghuang Along the Tuo River After that sumptuous meal, I got...