Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Day 2 in beijing

Early in the morning, we went to Temple of Heaven. Well this place seems to be a gathering place for retirees..

See..so many uncles & aunties exercised early in the morning..impressive!


We walked along this long pavement before we reached the temple..


Let's take a closer look...oh no...many uncles were gambling!!! in the morning?! they really v free ah...envy..


Finally we reached Temple of Heaven '天 坛'! Is where the Ming & Qing emperors used to pray to the heaven...


This stretch of pavement is known as 神 路, in the past only Emperor can walk..hmm..now seems like everyone can walk lo..


Thereafter, we proceed to Summer Palace '颐 和 园'.


This old man was using water to write poems on the floor...many uncles were doing it for leisure..v artistic hor..


Hmm..i think the flowers are very sweet..see the bees hovering around the flowers..


Time for lunch! here's our restaurant..very oriental looking..


This waitress very cute right? hee..


Beautiful bridge @ this imperial chinese garden..


On our way to take cruise, see the ship behind me? is made of stone...


Our tour group were on board for the river cruise..we occupied the entire boat or izzit ship?! not v sure..hehe..


Wow..the scenery is nice..


Tea appreciation time..i'm v thirsty! haha!

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