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Series Begin | Beijing | Group Temple of Heaven |
Temple of Heaven
This complex is situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing and was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. |
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Lama Temple
When the Dalai Lama visited imperial China, he resided in this temple. |
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City Center
Tian'anmen Square and around the Forbidden City. |
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Forbidden City
The residence of the former Chinese emperors in Beijing. |
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Summer Palace
Emperors' summer residence to escape Beijing's summer heat. |
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Jinshanling Great Wall
We visited the 10km long section at Jinshanling located in the Luanping county ca. 120km away from Beijing. |
Series Begin | Group Temple of Heaven | © 2011 Dirk S. Grossmann |