TIANANMEN SQUARE, THE FORBIDDEN CITY, JINGSHAN AND BEIHAI PARKS

What a busy day we had. We left around 11 and caught a bus to Tianamen Square. It was about a 40 minute ride. Tianamen Square is just a large public square across from Tiananmen which is the Gate of Heavenly Peace. The Gate of Heavenly Peace is the Entrance to the Forbidden City.
After we walked around the Forbidden City it was about a 15-20 minute walk to Jingshan Park. It was a beautiful, peaceful and cool area. We then went on to Beihai Park. Behihai Park is a beautiful park that surrounds a large lake. We spent the entire day walking all through these areas. We came back home around 7:00. It was in the high 80's but in the parks there was a lot of shady areas and cool breezes which made it much more comfortable.

Here are my pictures for the day:

I don't know what this is but it was right near the bus stop.


These are workers cleaning the sidewalks of Tiananmen Square. Notice they do not have holes in their pants.



These were taken in Tiananmen Square.




These are of the Forbidden City. The Gate of Heavenly Peace is the doorway under the picture of Chairman Mao.











This is a souvenier shop at the Forbidden City.








These are on our stroll to Jingshan Park.









Jingshan Park









Beihai Park