Temple of Heaven

The Temple of Heaven, or Alter of Heaven consists of complex beautiful buildings which where used by the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties for ceremonies and prayer.

in-front of the Temple of Heaven Temple of heaven Close up

Temple of Heaven @ Yahoo! Video

Summer Palace

The Summer Palace is a wonderful array of landscaping, originally used by the emperor during the hot summer days. The Summer Palace is near water, which helps off set the hot humid summer days in China.

Summer Palace with ancient Chinese architecture in background
Summer Palace water view

Beijing Zoo/Beijing Acrobatics/Peking Union Medical College + other

I was lucky enough to walk through the Beijing Zoo; however, many of the animals seemed tired when I was there. In addition, I experienced Beijing Acrobatics, and took a tour through the Peking Union Medical Center.


in Peking Union Medical CenterBeijing Acrobatics Show
Beijing Acrobatics

Beijing Mountains