China Pictures - Page 2
Friday, 29th October 2004 05:09
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A big bronze turtle. Unfortunately I've forgotten the significance of it.
Towards the back of the Forbidden City is a large garden that used to be used by China's emperors. This wiggly tree caught my eye, not literally though!
One of the many, many carved balustrades in the Forbidden City.
The main entrance to the Lama Temple.
The intricate decorations are similar to those found in the Forbidden City.
A welcoming sign (I think) in the Lama Temple. The four languages, from right to left, are Manchu, Chinese, Mongolian and Tibetan.
More of the Lama Temple.
The long, tree lined path from the West gate of the Temple of Heaven park.