This was far and away the most beautiful place that I saw in Beijing. It's
good to be the king.
The Lake
This is an enormous, artificial lake, around which the Summer Palace is
built.
A Pavillion
Walkway around the lake
One should never have to get wet if it rains
Walkway
Each decoration is unique
Temple
More temples
It was right here that a woman from Shaghai walked up to me and started
a conversation, saying she thought I looked like a friendly person. It was
then that I knew that for a short time, serendipity had returned.
Brass Phoenix
Never far away from a...
Brass Dragon
The Sea of Wisdom Temple
A Porcelain Pagoda
As I was climbing around, I met up with some 14 year old Chinese kids
who were rehearsing their rap lyrics.
Bridge on the back lake.
Bridge on the back lake
The same picture as above, but vertical. I didn't want to miss this
scene.
The back lake
Foot bridge over the back lake
More of the back lake
Temples on the hill side
Hillside building, close up
Buddhist stupa
Part of the hillside complex
Stucco wall
Going away from the hillside
A Marble Boat
Perhaps the most useless thing I've ever seen in my life -- a true
luxury item. It functioned as a tea house, and couldn't possibly float.