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. [...]
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Beijing: Forbidden City and Summer Palace
A little history, Beijing used to be called Peking (I think Peking is what some European guy wrote down when the Chinese locals kept saying Beijing! Beijing! .. oh? Peking?) Anyways.. you know what they say: When in Rome, act like the Romans… when in Beijing.. eat Beijing duck (must eat at Da Dong restaurant). [...]
Forbidden City photosPosted in: Photography, Travel Also tagged: Beijing Opera, china, Forbidden City, gallery, Nikon 35mm f2 photos, Nikon 85mm f1.4 photos, Nikon D700 photos, Nikon D90 photos, summer palace, Tienamen Square, travel photography 9 Comments
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