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Crumbling Wall64 viewsTime has taken its toll but the wall still stands.
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Hot Day64 views35 degrees is a bit warm to be trekking along the Great Wall. I did what I could.
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Caught on Film63 viewsI detail my exploits to an enthralled Singaporean audience.
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Forbidden City Gate63 viewsOr specifically the Supreme Harmony Gate. As you can see, the chaos is all on the outside.
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Saturday in the Park62 viewsA few Chinese enjoying one of Beijing's treasures.
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Sniffing Buddha62 viewsThe fragrance of incense wafts down from this hill-top tower.
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Guarding the Nest62 viewsA police officer with his back to the people he's supposed to be keeping an eye on.
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Bird's Nest Fireworks62 viewsAs 8:00 arrived we were finally treated to a small sampling of what the lucky folks would be seeing on Aug 8.
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Clock Exhibition Hall62 viewsLots and lots of really fascinating clocks here and a beautiful hall. Still, I'm annoyed that with the expensive price of admission this hall is not included.
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Dean at the Great Wall62 viewsI had a lot less trouble accessing the wall than the barbarians - just a steep uphill climb and only three archers.
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Water Under the Bridge61 viewsReflecting light and sailing ships.
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Bird's Nest Stadium61 viewsTechnically, I wasn't allowed to take this photo. Take THAT, authority.
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Beijing Buildings61 viewsAs the sky grows pink and we wait for the opening ceremonies to begin - or rather, the rehearsal.
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Birds on a Wire61 viewsLike bird's on a powerline all watching their nest.
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Window to the Past61 viewsIf it were any more hazy you could sneak right up to the wall without a problem.
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Temple of Heaven60 viewsOne of Beijing's most famous landmarks, it is elegant and stately.
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Temple of Heaven Again60 viewsSurrounded by rings whose meaning I've already forgotten. They used to pray here for good harvests.
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Small Temple60 viewsProbably my favourite place in the Forbidden City.
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Abode in Clouds and Pines59 viewsTrue to its name.
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Railway Museum58 viewsA very European looking building indeed.
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