This was the first two hours of the trip. I have wanted to go to the Forbidden City for a LONG time. You would not believe how many pictures I took...This is the way condensed version. The Forbidden City is where many of the Emperors of China lived. They basically built an entire city for the Emperor and his concubines in the 1400s. You can read more about on
Wikipedia. Jake had class that morning so I met with a girl who had served in Hong Kong who now lives in Beijing with her husband. We only got one picture of the two of us together and it isn't even that great but I thought I would post it anyway.
There is Mao's Picture
There is Mao's Picture
These used to be covered in gold and they were always kept full of water in case of a fire.
Most of the tourists were Chinese.
They carved these stone dragons and in order to transport them to the forbidden city they covered the roads in water so it would freeze then they slid it into the city.
Very elaborate.
The gardens
Sister Barber and me
The city is surrounded by a moat.
2 comments:
Wow Sarah! You guys went to China?? Looks like such a fun trip! I've been thinking about you lately...it's been way too long since we talked. I will have to email you son to catch up...
Yay for all of your great pics! What an amazing trip! So, So glad you went.
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