Beijing May 2006

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Exterior of Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Temple of Heaven, Beijing	Detail of exterior of Qunian Dian (Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests), where emperor prayed for a good harvest. Originally built in 1420, a Beijing landmark	Visitor resting, at Temple of Heaven, Beijing	There are 4 huge highly decorated columns in the center of the Hall of Prayers known as Dragon Well pillars representing the seasons and 24 smaller pillars, Beijing.	Youngster, Beijing
Youngsters (usually 'only' children) are also cared for by proud grandparents. Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in background, Beijing	The circular Echo Wall is famed for its supposed ability to carry a whisper from one side of the wall to another. Temple of Heaven, Beijing	Rituals of the Temple of Heaven, Beijing. Note that an emperor got married in Forbidden City as recent as 1922	Marble Platform which consists of 3 tiers of marble forming a circle 300 feet in diameter. Temple of Heaven, Beijing.	The Round Alter, site of the emperor's sacrifice, Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Marble Platform where 3 tiers of marble form a circle 300 feet in diameter. Temple of Heaven, Beijing	Imperial Vault of heaven, store for the spirit tablets of the gods, Temple of Heaven, Beijing	Chinese calligraphy, at Temple of Heaven Park, Beijing	Peking duck dinner, Beijing	Our guide joins us for Peking duck. Pouring tea in this manner is probably a remnant of a traditional Chinese ritual, Beijing

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