Four BYU China Teacher couples visited the great wall on a cold November Saturday. It was very crowded! I would like to see a different part of the wall the next time we come. This location caters to tourists; other spots require a steeper climb with fewer people. The structure is amazing. It deserves another look.
The Bird’s Nest (National Stadium)
I was anxious to see the famous 2008
Olympic stadium. We were running behind
so our only view was from the freeway on a day when the air pollution was at
horrid levels. Compare the ideal picture to the one I
snapped. Am I really such a lousy
photographer?
The Summer Palace
Rick is standing on the Marco Polo Bridge. Every lion on each pillar has a different facial expression. They paid so much attention to details where the royalty were concerned.
I still
don’t know enough Chinese history to appreciate these amazing sites. Notice the Asian tourist group in orange
hats.
Temple of Heaven
This is one of the temples reserved
for Emperors to worship. They prayed
over the crops, rains, all things to do with harvests and nature. Commoners were not allowed here. This is interesting in a country that no
longer recognizes religion.
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