Circular Mound Altar

3rd day in Beijing

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June 26th 2009
This morning we went to Temple of Haven and the hazy pollution is quite bad in Beijing so the visibility is not very far. Today it is not as hot as yesterday so we drink a bit less water. The traffic congestion is a prominent problem for Beijing despite having good highways. In the afternoon, we went to see Beijing Olympics Park where we see National Stadium--natural "Bird's Nest" and National ... read more

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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