Today our destination is the Temple of Heaven. This is a place of worship for the Emperor and the royal family. The temple is built around the number 9. There are nine steps in each of three flights, around the single center stone there are nine stones in the first row, 18 in the second, 27 in the third, etc.
The Temple of Heaven is bigger than the Summer Palace. These emperors sure know how to live!!!
Today, the surrounding gardens are used by retired people to exercise, socialize or share their skills with others.
Now on to Xian – 2 hour airplane ride
Not the big city, but a small city with a rich history. In ancient times, everyone lived inside the city walls. Today, all residents live outside the city walls. Only businesses are inside the walls. Dinner was a 14 course dumpling dinner. Some dumplings were outstanding, others were not. After dinner we went to a boring show about 4 Dynasties
The Temple of Heaven is bigger than the Summer Palace. These emperors sure know how to live!!!
Today, the surrounding gardens are used by retired people to exercise, socialize or share their skills with others.
Now on to Xian – 2 hour airplane ride
Not the big city, but a small city with a rich history. In ancient times, everyone lived inside the city walls. Today, all residents live outside the city walls. Only businesses are inside the walls. Dinner was a 14 course dumpling dinner. Some dumplings were outstanding, others were not. After dinner we went to a boring show about 4 Dynasties
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