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    Note Mao's portrait on the entrance. Each year the current one is taken down and refurbished (they're done in oils) and replaced by the one from the year before.: by suziqtn, Views[221]
         		 The Olympic buildings were amazing and creative. Many other Beijing photos are under each individual gallery.: by suziqtn, Views[235]
         		 This is a long view down the Sacred Way.: by suziqtn, Views[348]
         		 A close-up of the hotel entrance. Quite lovely.: by suziqtn, Views[461]
         		 There were several hotels within the old town. This is one of them.: by suziqtn, Views[442]
     
    As usual, here is another gorgeous gate.: by suziqtn, Views[468]
         		 Once we got out to visit a home, the drivers were able to take a rest. We visited a woman's house where they've painted snuff bottles for the past 300 years. They paint them from the inside of the glass. Of course, I had to buy one, but I don't think I'll take up snuff, nevertheless.: by suziqtn, Views[508]
         		 Phyllis and I taking a much deserved rest.: by suziqtn, Views[454]
         		 The fun part of Old Town was that we rode part of the way in a pedicab.: by suziqtn, Views[237]
         		 Here is an example of an alleyway in Old Town. I wasn't enamored with the area. It was ugly and smelled terrible. But, it's the only area of China where people actually own where they live. They must pass it down to a family member or it reverts to the government. These places go for about $1000/square foot!!!: by suziqtn, Views[306]
     
    They prepared 5 different teas for us to smell and taste. All were delicious, so it was hard to decide which to buy. I finally chose Jasmine and a fruited one that's delicious cold for summer.: by suziqtn, Views[380]
         		 Opposite the previous building was this gorgeous one. Lots of kids were playing in the courtyard. The green and red
         		 This gives you some idea of the size of the building.: by suziqtn, Views[378]
         		 While in Beijing, we visited a tea house in a huge complex. As I noted throughout China, the entrance was a magnificent gate.: by suziqtn, Views[387]
         		 There were 4 obelisks here representing the 4 directions.: by suziqtn, Views[357]
     
    Another view of the obelisks.: by suziqtn, Views[383]
         		 A close-up view of one of the beasts. They were quite scary.: by suziqtn, Views[360]
         		 I certainly wouldn't mess with this guy!: by suziqtn, Views[368]
         		 Here's a ferocious looking mythical beast.: by suziqtn, Views[167]
         		 Could I have a little rest, please?: by suziqtn, Views[167]
     
    All kinds of animals were involved in protecting the tombs.: by suziqtn, Views[174]
         		 He'll be on-duty at midnight while the previous one rests -- or so they say.: by suziqtn, Views[177]
         		 Yet another animal guard.: by suziqtn, Views[169]
         		 Here's a guard that's a mythical beast.: by suziqtn, Views[224]
         		 The standing horse was on one side of the walkway and the same animal was lying down on the other side. It's said that this one was off duty and they switch positions at midnight. We didn't stay to see if it's true!: by suziqtn, Views[191]
     
    In addition to the officials and soldiers, the tombs were also guarded by animals, as seen here.: by suziqtn, Views[192]
         		 This one is clearly a soldier as you can tell by the club he's carrying.: by suziqtn, Views[171]
         		 Another type of official/soldier.: by suziqtn, Views[188]
         		 Along the sacred way, there were officials and soldiers. Their headgear denoted rank.They were guarding the tombs.: by suziqtn, Views[158]
         		 This was the gate at the beginning of the Sacred Way, a 4 mile approach to the tombs.: by suziqtn, Views[206]
     
    Nice reflections in the water.: by suziqtn, Views[389]
         		 A pool in the Yu Gardens.: by suziqtn, Views[396]
         		 Yin and Yan in the Yu Gardens. Note the dragon on top of the wall in the background.: by suziqtn, Views[377]
         		 The bulging areas on this building are to help it sway and withstand strong winds. Quite ingenious.: by suziqtn, Views[365]
         		 White flowers on the building.: by suziqtn, Views[378]
     
    Here the gate resembles a vase.: by suziqtn, Views[200]
         		 The lights on this building on the Bund mimicked a tree.: by suziqtn, Views[199]
         		 Along view of traffic on the Yangtze.: by suziqtn, Views[162]
         		 Another night view of the French concession. In the lower right, you can see the colorful wall that was done with live flowers.: by suziqtn, Views[196]
         		 The Bund is a promenade along the river. Here you can see the
     
    The Bund Pearl is the building with the globes. The entire waterfront was simply stunning both night and day.: by suziqtn, Views[230]
         		 Next to the tallest building, the building lit in blue is called the bottle opener because of the opening near its top to help with wind.: by suziqtn, Views[246]
         		 Between the old roofs of these buildings in the Yu Gardens, you can see the tallest building in Shanghai.: by suziqtn, Views[185]
         		 Turtles at the entrance to a shop.: by suziqtn, Views[203]
         		 Even the bannisters in the museum were decorative!: by suziqtn, Views[196]
     
    More of the shopping district.: by suziqtn, Views[208]
         		 After we visited the Yu Gardens, we went to the Shanghai museum. This is a sculpture outside.: by suziqtn, Views[232]
         		 I loved this sculpture in our hotel of a mother and son. Depending on what direction you looked at it from, it changed your thinking.: by suziqtn, Views[199]
         		 A sampan in Shanghai.: by suziqtn, Views[165]
         		 Rooftops in the Yu Gardens.: by suziqtn, Views[204]
     
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