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Knockin' On Heaven's Door  
   

Knockin' On Heaven's Door

This is the 70 year old door which is so-called not because it's only 70 years old but because it can only be used by an emperor when he reaches 70 years of age. It's basically a shortcut to the Temple of Good Harvest for when your knees get too knackered for the long walk there!
Beijing Photo Album (part 2)

June 28th 2006
Here's another selection of photos from out and about in Beijing. Many are from the Temple of Heaven which was just incredible. Hope you like them! ... read more
Asia » China » Beijing

Chinese Flag For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more
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