The Summer Palace

Beida's West Gate, on the way to the Summer Palace.	The main east gate to the palace.	In the sign below, this is described as a "sleek, black stone."	Cool tree in the palace.
Another cool tree, I think it looks like the Crystalline Entity.	The shore of Longevity Hill and the main hall, under construction, naturally.	A frozen Kunming Lake.	A panorama of Kunming Lake.
Something is out of place here.	The 17-arch bridge.	The path along the lake.	2 days of cold front did this...
A view from the cow's point of view...	Lions along the 17-arch bridge.	On top of the bridge.	The sunny side of the bridge.
Looking across Kunming Lake to the tower of Fragrance Hill in the distance.	The famous marble boat that was built with the money that was supposed to be used to hold off the 8-country invading army.	A very cold me taking a picture of myself.	Another shot of the 17-arch bridge.
Sun getting ready to set over the lake, looking south.	Light coming through the arches.	The sunny side of the bridge in the yellowing light.	Me on the bridge.
Ice sheets building up in this area.	Nice sunset over the ice.	Fellow photographers (who were very friendly and helpful).	Cool sunset over the mountains.