Category Archives: Beijing

Images of China – Beijing 5

Posted on August 13, 2012 by graciamc

The Forbidden City The Forbidden City was the home of the Emperors of China for almost 500 years. From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_City) – Built in 1406 to 1420, the complex consists of 980 buildings and covers 7,800,000 sq ft.  The palace … Continue reading →

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Images of China – Beijing 4

Posted on August 7, 2012 by graciamc

The Great Wall The Great Wall is hugely popular with Chinese and foreign travelers. It was a highlight of our trip to China. We bussed out to a section of the wall that is close to Beijing. As luck would … Continue reading →

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