Beginning to feel a lot more confident using the Underground. It's very convenient, very cheap (about 30p per journey), but also very crowded at times.
Beijing National Stadium, affectionately known as the Bird's Nest,
designed as the main stadium for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Arriving at the Summer Palace, where the sign at the entrance
advises 90,000 visitors yesterday, today's forcast 90,001.
The Summer Palace, originally named Garden of Clear Ripples,
was built by Emperor Qianlong in 1750 to celebrate his mother's birthday!
After being burnt down a couple of times,
it was rebuilt in 1902 and opened to the public in 1914.
The magnficient Tower of Buddhist Incense stands high on the hillside.
overlooking the clear water in Kunming Lake
The Seventeen-arch Bridge is 150 metres long and connects the
eastern end of the East Dyke with the South Lake island.
There are three islands symbolising the three celestial islands in the East Sea of China
Clear and Peaceful Boat popularly known as the Marble Boat.
Built in 1755, it has a hull made of massive stone slabs.
Ferry across the lake which covers about three quarters of the Summer Palace.
Suzhou Street runs for over 300 metres and has around 64 shops,
with shops assistants wearing clothes in the style of the Qing Dynasty.
You need to watch your step as there are no railings!
Definitely glad we visited this place.
No comments:
Post a Comment