During the 18th century, most people lived a modest and simple life whereas the ruling class lived in opulent accommodations located on magnificent grounds. In China, the Summer Palace is a perfect example of this ostentatious lifestyle. It is located less than 10 miles from … [Read more...]
What You’ll See at the Temple of Heaven
Toward the end of our stay in Beijing, we had a memorable visit to the Temple of Heaven. All of the buildings I visited were originally built in 1420. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Chinese emperors would worship Heaven at this site. They would offer sacrifices to pray … [Read more...]
A Must See- The Great Wall- Juyongguan Pass
Can you name 1 notable Chinese landmark? My response would be The Great Wall. How would you respond? … [Read more...]
Historic Beijing
Sometimes small historic treasures are located in obscure places. On our second day in China, we visited a small segment of historic Beijing. Our first stop was a medium sized open area that had a Bell Tower on the north end and a Drum Tower on the south end. In between these two … [Read more...]
Before You Visit Tiananmen Square, Read This
A visit to Beijing would not be complete without a stop at Tiananmen Square. The square is named after the Tiananmen gate (gate of heavenly peace) which is on the north end of the square. Tiananmen Square measures almost a kilometre long and half a kilometre wide. It is located … [Read more...]
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