Just eggs, pancakes, fruits, cheese and crackers.
On the way to visit my clients.
The handwritten pass that permits me to enter the building.
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Had some personal time in the late afternoon, so off I went to explore the city while Owen hit the sack as the poor guy wasn't feeling well too.
Security checks before you can enter the premise.
lots of tour groups in the area.
Flowers blooming around the area
Guess the exact location of where I'm standing?
Tiananmen Square, named after the Tiananmen Gate located to its North, separating it from the Forbidden City. Tiananmen Square is the 2nd largest city square in the world and it has great cultural significance as it was the site of several important events in Chinese history. The square is best known as the focal point of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989.
The Monument to the People's Heroes is a 10-story obelisk that was erected as a national monument. This was built in memory of the martyrs who laid down their lives for the revolutionary struggles of the Chinese people during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Security is rather tight around the area, with police cars and officers on patrol.
Food vendors hoping to cash in on the large flow of human traffic.
The final resting place of Mao Zedong, inside Mao Mausoleum, located in the middle of the Tiananmen Square. His remains are on display for public viewing and people lined up everyday to see the former chairman, with many paying tribute to him with flowers.
One of two sculptures located near the entrance of the mausoleum.
The Great Hall of the People is used for legislative and ceremonial activities, functioning as the Parliment building.
The National Museum of China, where its mission is to educate about the arts and history of China.
Going to cross to the opposite side to visit Forbidden City.
Best way to beat the traffic .... underground!
Security checks are conducted at every entry point.
Tadah! At the gates, before venturing in.
Tiananmen Gate, which is decorated with a portrait of Mao Zedong in the centre and two placards to the left and right: "Long live the People's Republic of China" and "Long Live the Great Unity of the World's People". Check out the huge crowd of people, even on a late weekday afternoon.
** to be continued **
Security checks before you can enter the premise.
lots of tour groups in the area.
Flowers blooming around the area
Guess the exact location of where I'm standing?
Tiananmen Square, named after the Tiananmen Gate located to its North, separating it from the Forbidden City. Tiananmen Square is the 2nd largest city square in the world and it has great cultural significance as it was the site of several important events in Chinese history. The square is best known as the focal point of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989.
The Monument to the People's Heroes is a 10-story obelisk that was erected as a national monument. This was built in memory of the martyrs who laid down their lives for the revolutionary struggles of the Chinese people during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Security is rather tight around the area, with police cars and officers on patrol.
Food vendors hoping to cash in on the large flow of human traffic.
The final resting place of Mao Zedong, inside Mao Mausoleum, located in the middle of the Tiananmen Square. His remains are on display for public viewing and people lined up everyday to see the former chairman, with many paying tribute to him with flowers.
One of two sculptures located near the entrance of the mausoleum.
The Great Hall of the People is used for legislative and ceremonial activities, functioning as the Parliment building.
The National Museum of China, where its mission is to educate about the arts and history of China.
Going to cross to the opposite side to visit Forbidden City.
Best way to beat the traffic .... underground!
Security checks are conducted at every entry point.
Tadah! At the gates, before venturing in.
Tiananmen Gate, which is decorated with a portrait of Mao Zedong in the centre and two placards to the left and right: "Long live the People's Republic of China" and "Long Live the Great Unity of the World's People". Check out the huge crowd of people, even on a late weekday afternoon.
** to be continued **
