Meridian Gate facing Tiananmen Square

Meridian Gate facing Tiananmen Square

Forbidden City - Gate of Supreme Harmony

Forbidden City - Gate of Supreme Harmony

Forbidden City - Hall of Supreme Harmony

Hall of Supreme Harmony

Roof on Hall of Supreme Harmony
Palace of Heavenly Purity

Palace of Heavenly Purity

Mythical animal figures on roofs
One of many rooms for Concubines

Room for Concubine

China_City_Making Rug

Making silk rug

Streets of Beijing

Beijing

Summer Palace - Tower of Buddhist Incense

Summer Palace - Tower of Buddhist Incense

Many stairs to get to tower
Paintings along ceiling of Long Corridor

Paintings along ceiling

The Great Wall (13,000 miles long)

The Great Wall (13,000 miles long)

Very crowded and steep in many places
Large load to carry
Changling Tombs - Stele Pavillion

Changling Tombs - Stele Pavillion

Hall of Eminent Favour

Hall of Eminent Favour

Incense Burning Stove

Incense Burning Stove

Sacred Walk at Changling Tombs

Sacred Walk at Changling Tombs

12 human statues
Offering Altar (front) & Soul Tower

Offering Altar (front) & Soul Tower