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February 14th 2011
Published: February 15th 2011
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Tuesday 8th February Our taxi from Pattaya to Bangkok cost around £20 and its the usual check in and boarding routine when we get there. We have a one stop flight to Beijing being a 2 hour flight to Kuala Lumpar then 7 hours up to Beijing. We arrived in KL at 10.15pm and caught the flight to Beijing a hour later for an overnight plane journey. Wednesday 9th February The wake up call from the ca... Read Full Entry



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The gate of Supreme Harmony from the steps of HallThe gate of Supreme Harmony from the steps of Hall
The gate of Supreme Harmony from the steps of Hall

Arrayed around the stairs are a large number of incense burners.
The Hall of Supreme HarmonyThe Hall of Supreme Harmony
The Hall of Supreme Harmony

Repainted every 5 to 6 years
The Hall of Supreme HarmonyThe Hall of Supreme Harmony
The Hall of Supreme Harmony

Destroyed seven times by fires during the Qing Dynasty and last re-built in 1695–1697.
The Hall of Supreme HarmonyThe Hall of Supreme Harmony
The Hall of Supreme Harmony

sets of nine dragons, again reflecting the "nine-five" symbolism.
The Hall of Supreme HarmonyThe Hall of Supreme Harmony
The Hall of Supreme Harmony

The current building is only half the size of the original Hall of Supreme Harmony
Outside Hall of Supreme HarmonyOutside Hall of Supreme Harmony
Outside Hall of Supreme Harmony

Theres hundreds of these all around the city. They were kept full of water in case of a fire.
Hall of Central HarmonyHall of Central Harmony
Hall of Central Harmony

It is used by the Emperor to prepare and rest before and during ceremonies.
View from Hall of Central HarmonyView from Hall of Central Harmony
View from Hall of Central Harmony

looking at rear of Hall of Heavenly Purity
Nine Dragon WallNine Dragon Wall
Nine Dragon Wall

Built in 1773 during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)



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