As I mentioned in the previous post, it was raining cats and dogs in the morning. Robin and her folks didn't want to get out, so I headed out from our hotel just to see some of the sights. Had a great time. Here are a few pictures around the Qianmen Jianguo Hotel.
After lunch, the rain stopped and we decided to head out towards the Temple of Heaven. Our guide Michelle recommended this since we were in walking distance of the park. This temple was completed during the Ming Dynasty (1400s). It was here that the emperor would make sacrifices and pray to heaven and his ancestors at the winter solstice. We walked a lot this afternoon, but it felt good to get out and about before we traveled to Xi'an on an overnight train.
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| West Gate to Temple of Heaven |
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| Long Walk to Mound that Contains the Temple of Heaven |
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| East meets West - Traditional Chinese Man meets Weed Wacker! |
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| Base of Temple of Heaven |
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| Interior of Temple of Heaven |
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| Ceiling of Temple of Heaven |
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