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Situated in the south of the city, this stunning temple park was built between 1406 and 1420. It was here that the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties prayed, through an elaborate ritual, to the gods for good rains and good... more
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hlieber said
…Today was a long day in a busy city. We started the day at the Temple of Heaven… continue reading »
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Standing on the rostrum of the Gate of Heavenly Peace, visitors have a panoramic view over Tiananmen Square. Built in 1417, the 33.7-meter (110.5-foot)high gate consists of a terrace and a tower. The site was used for grand cer... more
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Sophie Eschwege said
… looked a bit samey. However the view from Tiananmen Gate over the sqaure was brilliant and you could sit… continue reading »
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Jamie and Tal said
… Buddhist temple outside Tibet), the Forbidden City (the largest and best preserved cluster of ancient… continue reading »
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That Shangri-La is now one of the biggest players among foreign hotel managements in China is due perhaps to its success with staff, who provide impeccable levels of service. The hotel has expanded since its 1987 opening... more
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Leigh & Jo said
… that represent New York – statue of liberty, Chrysler building etc. We got to Chinatown and jumped off… continue reading »
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Built in 1694, the Lama Temple (or Palace of Peace and Harmony) was the residence of Prince Yin Zhen, a son of Emperor Kang Xi of the Qing Dynasty. After the prince came to the throne, half of the residence was used as an imper... more
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Originally built in the days of Kublai Khan, this park was used for recreation by the emperors of post-Kublai Khan dynasties. The famous White Pagoda standing above the Jade Islet creates an exotic scene. It memorializes a visi... more
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Jia Xuan @ Jia Fang said
… to pay the entrance fee for us and also treated us lunch. After Imperial Palace, we visited Bei Hai Park… continue reading »
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The Portland Public Market opened in 1998 and features over two dozen vendors of fresh foods and flowers, much of it grown in Maine. The architecturally distinctive building is at once classic and modern, housing (at las... more
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Located at the south end of Bai Shi Qiao Road and near the west of the Capital Gymnasium in Hai Dian District, the Purple Bamboo Garden is a traditionally landscaped garden. As the name suggests, the garden has a large variety... more
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This café in the student district of Wudaokou near the high-technology zone Zhong Guan Cun has a bar in the back and small tables in the front. Walls are lined with books, and the café boasts an impressive international CD coll... more
Beijing Travel Experiences
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Beijing and onto Xian - Strange Lolly Ices
Ni Hao, I am not actually in Beijing as the blog says so suppose i will do another page in a mo as i do like the little map with ci... Continue reading »
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Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Legend of Kung Fu
7 am and I'm in the lobby waiting for... I have no idea who, but I'm sure they'll know me when they see me. I'm waiting for all of... Continue reading »
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Day 3: Beijing's Glorious Past
August 25, 2006If getting up at 5 am yesterday was not bad enough - I was up at 2 am this morning! After fixing myself an... Continue reading »
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Bargaining in Beijing
13.04.06After our big all you can eat breakfast, including dumplings, curried potatoes & rice porridge, we went to Tiananmen Square.... Continue reading »
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The Great Forbidden Capital
We arrived in Beijing knowing we needed to catch a bus to our hostel, which was right across from the train station, just not the one we... Continue reading »
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