I'm still surprised to see such a popular tourist destination so empty, especially considering what a populous country China is. I'm guessing that the local people don't visit here very often. It'sRead more
I'm still surprised to see such a popular tourist destination so empty, especially considering what a populous country China is. I'm guessing that the local people don't visit here very often. It'sRead more
I'm so happy that we've been having such great weather while we're seeing the sites in Beijing. We had some rain in Chengdu while we were seeing the pandas but the weather is perfect today. I hopeRead more
I like this photo of me a lot but that yellow caution sign on the left is bugging me. I wish I could have moved it but I wouldn't dare. I don't know what the rules are for things like that, since it'sRead more
I'm thinking that the Temple of Heaven might have gone through a restoration recently. Things here look so clean and bright when compared to the Forbidden City. I'm sure restoration work is doneRead more
It's nearly time for our group to get together at the assigned meeting place. I'm shocked by how quickly the time flew by. I'd really like for Kathy and I to visit China on our own some day. It wouldRead more
Once we were all back together someone suggested a group photo which was a great idea. It's nice to have a shot with everyone in it so that we can remember our time exploring China together. I'll haveRead more
Once again, we're passing through the big studded red doors that guard the Temple of Heaven. Will we ever pass through these gates again? I'm hoping so much that we will. It may be many years from nowRead more
This exit pathway looks nice, with it's covering looking like it was taken from the architecture of the buildings in the Temple of Heaven but it's obvious that it was built much later. Strangely, thisRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Qinian Dian, 祈年殿