Day 10: Beijing and the Forbidden City


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October 20th 2009
Published: October 20th 2009
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Today we visited Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City. We started with a bus ride downtown then walked 1-2 miles to Tian’anmen Square. On our way, we passed an elaborate structure with a few soldiers standing outside along with a few men dressed in suits. We asked Yuehua what it was. Her answer? The Chairman’s residence. It was just so unexpected and had little fanfare associated w... Read Full Entry



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tour group taking a breaktour group taking a break
tour group taking a break

Many tour groups have hats that they wear. It was fun to see the many varieties.
jumbotron in Tian'anmen Squarejumbotron in Tian'anmen Square
jumbotron in Tian'anmen Square

Inscription reads, "Transcendence, Integration, Equality."



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