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Temple of Heaven

Temple of Heaven 22 March
Our first official site-seeing outing. Spent about 3 to 4 hours in the temple grounds.
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This is the most popular symbol of Beijing
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This is the most popular symbol of Beijing

 Beautiful details
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Beautiful details

 The 3 tiers, each with nine steps. Carved with Cloud, Phoenix and Dragon motifs fromt he lowest to highest tier.
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The 3 tiers, each with nine steps. Carved with Cloud, Phoenix and Dragon motifs fromt he lowest to highest tier.

 The Dragon heads.
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The Dragon heads.
Incense burners
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Incense burners

 Paper bags in the trees. Can you guess what are they used for?
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Paper bags in the trees. Can you guess what are they used for?

 Eagle flying beyond the branches.
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Eagle flying beyond the branches.

 Entrance to the Palace of Fasting.
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Entrance to the Palace of Fasting.
Elephant statue wearing the Dragon motif.
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Elephant statue wearing the Dragon motif.

 Locals hanging out near the East Gate to sing, play cards and have fun.
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Locals hanging out near the East Gate to sing, play cards and have fun.

 Parting shot.
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Parting shot.
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