Before returning to Tiananmen Square we visited an old modernized hutong, shops of the best fashion brands, tram, restaurants ... it is a pity that this is the trend of the city.
Mausel of Mao
Quianmen Tower
National Museum of China
The largest square in the world is flanked by the National Museum of China, the People's Palace, the Quianmen Tower and the Tiananmen Gate from where Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is known worldwide for the protests of 1989. (very interesting the Drum Tower and the Bell).
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City entrance
In the center of the Mausel of Mao, there was a line so huge that we did not even think of entering.
The Forbidden City is an extraordinary palace complex, it was the official residence of the emperors and political center of the Chinese government. We walk around its marble bridges, courtyards, halls with the emperors' quarters and their gardens. It is an essential place if you visit Beijing.
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City
After lunch we visit the Beihai Park which was originally an imperial garden, highlighting its temples, gardens and lakes. It is enormous. The views from the top of the hill are impressive.
The Forbidden City
Beihai Park
Beihai Park
Beihai Park
Beihai Park
The Chinese love to fly their kites, a very kind man allows us to practice with his.
Beijin
Beijin
We walk back to Quianmen. Today we have a hot pot dinner at a restaurant near the hostel.
Accommodation: Quian Men hostel, is very well located and economical.
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