Forbidden City

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May 11 — You better bring your walking shoes when visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing. Located near Tiananmen Square, the expansive plazas and finely detailed buildings seemed like an endless maze as we worked our way through.  We had to hustle to keep pace with our speedy tour guide, who rushed us through the crowds.  I noticed that many people were wearing long pants and long sleeve shirts, even though the weather was hot and humid.  Luckily, I was able to keep my mind off the exhaustion by focusing on the beautiful architecture and breathtaking views of the ancient building and surrounding areas.  The best view was from the top of the hill, where you can see nearly all of Beijing (through the smog, of course).  This was a great day at the beginning of the trip, giving us an idea of Chinese history and traditions.

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