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Polly #14 in Beijing,China

Polly #14 enjoying a Chinese meal

Here is Polly #14 in Beijing enjoying a delicious Chinese dinner. In China people eat a lot of rice, but also chicken, beef, pork, noodles and other foods.

Temple of Heaven

Here is Polly #14 in Beijing China at the ancient Temple of Heaven. Now it is like a museum but in ancient times the people would go there to sacrifice oxen and pray for a good harvest.

Polly #14 on tour of the Forbidden City in Beijing

Here is Polly #14 on tour in Beijing China at the Forbidden City, which is now open to the public. Once upon a time Chinese people named it Forbidden City because the Emperor lived there and it was not open to the public.

Tienanmen Square

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5 Responses to “Polly #14 in Beijing,China”

  1. Polly #3
    June 7th, 2010 at 2:21 am

    Thanks for posting! I had a fantastic time when I visited China, and your post brought back great memories!
    Candee

  2. Liz
    June 7th, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    Love the photos, especially the first one with all the flowers! Great job posting educational information, but then you work at the Post . . .you have a second career there if you need it. Liz

  3. Anonymous
    July 8th, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    I’m glad that didn’t sacrifice frogs at the Temple of Heaven! Just kidding…the temple looks amazing!

  4. Al
    April 7th, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    That must be so cool to be in China. If I were there the only Chinese food I would try would be really,really good dumplings. I really want to go to China.

  5. Polly 3
    April 7th, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    Al, the food in China is delicious! I really hope you can travel there someday so you can experience their amazing culture.