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Temple of Heaven  
   

Temple of Heaven

A China landmark. Originally built in 1420 - without nails! - emperors came here to worship God and pray for good harvests.
Another year goes by....

December 29th 2006
I SAY LETS CELEBRATE AND BE THANKFUL FOR EACH GIFT OF THE DAY!!! Who says birthdays are to be passed over as if the years will no longer accumulate??? This was a wonderful celebration of the end of my 46th year and beginning of another year of challenges and growth. I began the day at the Temple of Heaven joining the morning tai chi exercises with around 20 other Chinese people. Part of thei ... 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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