Journey to China Begins 
 The Forbidden City

• The Story
• The Journey Begins - Beijing and The Forbidden City
• Culture and Contacts in Beijing
• The Imperial Gardens in Beijing
• The Great Wall
• Tianamen Square Beijing
• Shanghai, The Museum and Acrobats
• Shanghai, Children's Palace
• Shanghai, The Bund
• Shanghai, A walk around town

 

My traveling companion Larry Greider Frank Fish with wife Valerie and daughter Laurent moments before leaving for the airport \ Beijing street scene. The climate in the capital is similar to Chicago, Illinois In park carrying on conversation Bicycles were the most common form of transportation Vendors always greeted us as we stepped off the buses The home of Chinese Emperors since the 15th Century One of several large squares inside the Forbidden City The number of buildings to tour through seemed endless   The other end of the Forbidden City      Another lion Outside the Forbidden City we were treated to great massages that cost only $1.00 You can't miss for a dollar

The night before flying to China I spent the night at my friend Dr. Herman L. Hoeh's home Our China Eastern MD-11 about to leave  LAX for Beijing Beijing street scene Pedestrian in Mao suit Distinctive architectural shapes quickly  attracted our attention At the entry gate into the Forbidden City The moat around the Forbidden City An outdoor barber shop One of 9999 rooms making up the Forbidden City Larry Greider     Chinese have a fascination with lions and dragons   One of several throne rooms     Policemen and Militia were often glad to pose for photos Another throne room You can see that this massage did Larry Greider good!