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This morning we headed north of the Forbidden City to the recreational lake area of Qian Hai and Hou Hai. We decided to start with a visit to the fabulous Mansion of Prince Gong before exploring the delightful surrounding hutong neighborhood. It’s another clear, beautiful, cool day in the city. The Mansion is the best example of an historic property of its type, built during the reign of the Qianlong emperor and then inhabited by its namesake… Read More
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Category: Asia, China Tags: Beijing, Bell Tower, China, Drum Tower, Hou Hai, hutong, Mansion of Prince Gong, Qian Hai, Yinding Bridge