The Chinese have such poetic names for their cultural relics. We visited the Temple of Heaven on one of our last days in Beijing. It was a very picturesque museum, though not at the same level as the Great Wall. But, being the picture whores that we are, we managed to grab lots of shots. =) The Temple of Heaven is really a group of many buildings of worship, not just one big temple. It is surrounded by a public park… one that is full of elderly locals. It was nice to see so many people get together in one place just to: relax, play cards, tai chi, hacky sack, sword play!, dance…
Hopefully you get to experience the Temple of Heaven from these pics below.
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Wow! I love this temple…and how the locals / elders just gather and relax like it’s a nothing to do sunday! lol. it must have been fun watching them! the pictures turn out great! I love them all! esp the picture whores unite! I think it capture you two perfectly…not the name lol but the relax pose and scenery!
@ying:
Hi Ying!
At first I thought it was a cultural event of some sort but I think it’s their daily routine, very fun and fascinating atmosphere to be in! This is where I’m retiring to! =D
I regret not dressing up more since we took a bajillion pictures but I just couldn’t fathom walking around in heels all day long. I succumbed to comfort over beauty…oh the shame! ahah
Cool pictures~! Very funny too! Omo! I want to go to China now!! lol
@Souki:
Hi souki! <3
Traveling and experiencing new places and cultures has opened up my eyes and I can't wait to do it again. I had a great time in China, I definitely recommend you to go! And I'll be your tour guide? Getting lost is my specialty! =D