Peter says:New
Years Day celebrations in the 'Temple of Heaven Park'. Lion
dancing and acrobatics are a traditional way of welcoming the
new year - the Year of the monkey.
Peter says:A
bustling New Years Eve night market. The cold weather doesn't
put off the tourists looking for bargains. However, the locals
tend to stay at home with family during this period, much like
Xmas.
Peter says:Two
of the most influential Chinese men are captured in this shot
taken in Tian an men Square.
Inside the
Forbidden City
Peter says:Inside
the Forbidden Palace. The grand buildings that used to house
royalty are still impressive - but are lacking in content as
most of the treasures have been plundered over the years.
The Summer
Palace
Peter says:
The Summer Palace still manages to capture the
imagination during the cold winter months. It's located in the
north west of the city and as you can see the lake is frozen
by the sub zero temperatures.
The Summer
Palace
Peter says:One
of the most impressive sights in Beijing is this building located
inside the Summer Palace. It was used by the royals as a place
of spiritual guidance.
The Summer
Palace
Peter says:This
boat is on the frozen lake inside the Summer Palace. I wouldn't
try to sail anywhere though as the boat is made mainly of jade
and other precious stones.
The night
food market
Peter says:
The food market in downtown Beijing is bustling
with people as night falls and the smell of Asian delicacies
fills the cold night air. We were even daring enough to try
mixed insects on a stick.
