this photo taken at 后海
at the "梅兰芳" museum, which was her home. it is a 寺和院, and in the past, only the rich people could afford to stay in them.
"Beijing Olympics: One World, One Dream"
a "lake" near-by our house was frozen and nicely covered with snow! we were all so excited to be able to walk confidently on the crozen lake!! took quite a number of photos here! So fun, so pretty! :)
and i was really leaping in the air (although even i thought it looks like i was "photoshop-ed" into the scenery)!
look at the contrast with the newer high-rise flats behind
we walked around the 胡同 near our home, before makig our way to take bus to 护国寺... 胡同 (hutongs) are the alleys of the really old and run-down houses of the very old times of beijing. in various parts of beijing, some of these hutongs are preserved, renovated and marked as tourist attractions. but nothing beats these ones that are still fully flavoured with the smell and sight of the olden days. it offers the better experience.
we spent the rest of the day walking around 护国寺 and 后海. visited a museum and also walked around many 胡同s, and took many photos with the olden-day achiectures of China...
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