China # 21 Olympic area

Olympic Pool in the distance
National Stadium

If I recollect correctly this is an Hotel.

We didn't actually visit 'the Bird's nest' but we stopped to take pictures and hear a little bit about the surrounding buildings. It's become a tourist stop off and although I'm pleased to have seen it, I have to say it was one of my least favourite places!

China # 19 Bejing Forbidden City

The Forbidden City has so much interesting history. Built between 1406 and 1420 it was the home of the Emperor and his household for five centuries and since 1987 it has been a world heritage site.

There are large pots all around the buildings...what do you think was their purpose?

There are so many visitors trying to get a view through the door can be quite difficult. To get the picture of the throne I held my phone camera up and hoped for the best, so I'm quite pleased with the result.

Just look at the colour and detail on the building it really is spectacular.

Hope you've enjoyed this little glimpse into the city.

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