Yesterday visited the Beijing Summer Palace. So called because the Pricess Royal’s used to hold office from there when the weather was hot and they felt lazy.
It’s about the size of Alton Towers so don’t expect to get round there, then go on and do Tianamen square or one of the markets.
Audio guides are avialable.
Pictures.
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