The second day we rode to Tian’namen Square and the Forbidden City. This is the place where several important Chinese political events took place and close to where Chairman Mao's body is held. Just beyond the square is the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was the Imperial palace for the Qing and Ming dynasties.
The other tour guide Kelly told us all about the Forbidden City. She mentioned their being five gates originally and there now only being three. We passed through each of them. I almost forgot to mention that we sang in Tian'namen Square for the several other tourists that had gathered around all of us as we attempted to take a large group picture. That many Americans together in one place is somewhat of a spectacle in China, so that is why we drew such a crowd. We also sang on the airplane ride to China...that's funny, I know!
This is such a beautifully ornamented place. The colors are bold and wonderful! Check out the pics. I can't remember what everything is, but it's pretty to look at, so I took a picture of it.
Funny little side tidbit - it was a little hot, so some of us refreshed ourselves by eating corn and sweet pea flavored popsicles. I wasn't that hot, but really I didn't know until someone else had already gotten one. :-)
Later that night we returned to perform at the Forbidden City concert Hall. It was quite beautiful and we had a nice crowd.
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