Today was a solo exploratory mission of Tiananmen Square.
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The square is huge! This is the Qianmen Gate at the south side of the square. First built in 1419, the gateway consisted of a gatehouse proper... Last comment 07/07/18. Viewed: 1074 times.
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...and an archery tower. From 1949 to 1980 the gate complex was occupied by the Beijing garrison of the People's Liberation Army.
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Since this was a solo trip, I have many shots like this one taken by myself.
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This is the Tiananmen Gate to the Forbidden City. First built during the Ming Dynasty in 1420, Tiananmen is often referred to as the front entrance to the Forbidden City. Viewed: 968 times.
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After seeing Tiananmen and the Forbidden City, I took a walk through Beijing and just happened upon this sight. I went in closer to investigate.
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I found this beautiful traditional gate, which I thought made for a great picture. Then I noticed the Starbucks in the lower left of the shot.
Last comment 07/17/22.
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This are is called the Shichahai scenic area. There were probably around 100 little restaurants around this lake, and each one had a big screen up to show different events of the Olympics. It was great to wander from one to another, watching whatever caught my fancy. Last comment 04/19/22. Viewed: 999 times.
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