The tour book said NOT to engage a tour guide, so what did we do? Engaged a tour guide. She was good, though! |
I like these feisty creatures guarding the gateways. |
A marble boat. A marvel, but I ask myself, why? |
The peonies are in bloom!! |
First time I've smelled peonies in years (they don't bloom in Hong Kong) |
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Entrance fees include free entertainment |
Even the sweepers are in costume. |
Gorgeous colors, intricate designs. |
All kinds of tourists. |
View of the hand dug lake through a painted window. |
One of the (or THE) longest covered walkways in the world (????) |
All kinds of tourists. The plum blossoms are in bloom! |
Our first day in Beijing concluded with (what else?) Peking Duck! Yum! |
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