Beijing Destination Guide

We headed to Tianamen Square and the Forbidden City with a local guide. I'm not going to write anything about Tianamen as it will likely cause this not to get posted (we experienced our first censored newcast today....

After ducking under the bridge, we arrived in the Forbidden City. The ancient Chinese believed this was the city of the Universe so there was a line of pavers called the Meridian line that showed the exact center line of Beijing. It was, of course, the path for the Emperor.

The Forbidden City was impressively large with a different hall for every daily activity imaginable (this hall is for changing clothes, etc.). Many were only for the royal family and the Emperor's collection of concubines.

Once we get pics China's Congress posted, you'll see the large number of ornate thrones, bronze statues, and impressive Chinese garden (the rocks and trees truly have to be seen to understand their otherworldly qualities).

>>> Post by Wolfe Sharp from Australia

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