Also at Ueno Park is the National Museum of Western Art

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Life imitating art

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Mali! Dapat pala right elbow to left knee. :D


Rodin’s massive Gate of Hell stands outside the museum .

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The National Science Museum hosts exhibits on natural history, science and technology.

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A steam engine and a life sized blue whale mark the entrance of the National Science Museum.

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TOKYO TOWER

The Tokyo Tower is located in Shiba. Getting off the subway’s Daimon station, the tower is not at all visible.


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Walking further towards the westerly direction, a very prominent gate greets visitors to Shiba Park.

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Further on, the massive Daimon Gate marks the entrance to Zojo-ji Temple.

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Shiba Park used to be the Tokugawa family’s graveyard. At its center is the Zojo-ji, the family temple of the Tokugawas. It was founded in 1393 and Ieyasu moved it here in 1598 to protect his new capital spiritually. The present day building dates from 1974.

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Tokyo Tower seems to serve as sentry to the temple.

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Can I pass as sentry too? :D

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What about Hasson? :D

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Behind the temple, is a cemetery or probably a memorial, to the unborn children. Eerie but worth seeing.

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The Tokyo Tower was completed in 1958. At 333 meters (1,093 feet), it is the world’s tallest self-supporting steel tower, higher than the Eiffel Tower (320m), on which it is based.

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Despite being taller than Eiffel, it weighs much lighter at 4,000 tons compared to Eiffel’s 7,000 tons, hence the impression that Eiffel Tower looks more massive and bigger than Tokyo Tower.

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Near the tower’s entrance are these wolves(?) on guard.

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At night, the tower is on fire.

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Tokyo Tower has two viewing decks, the main one at 150 meters and a higher one at 250 meters, with more spectacular view of the metropolis.

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Moving farther away, the tower is still a sight to behold.

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http://www.japanprobe.com/2007/07/15/japanese-theme-park-opens-ramen-bath/

Masubukan nga yan next time :D

METROPOLITAN TOKYO… VIEWED FROM 250 METERS ABOVE GROUND


From Tokyo Tower’s observation deck at 250 meter high is a spectacular view of Tokyo’s metropolitan area. They say that on a clear day, Mount Fuji is visible. Unfortunately, it’s not on a show-off mood at the time of visit.

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^^ mag amoy paminta ka... :lol: but some consider that as refreshing.. yay! :D

Shrimp flavor na lang kaya...

I never tried that Ramen or Wine bath, masarap siguro, pagbalik ko din, try ko.

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^^ mag amoy paminta ka... :lol: but some consider that as refreshing.. yay! :D

Shrimp flavor na lang kaya...

I never tried that Ramen or Wine bath, masarap siguro, pagbalik ko din, try ko.

Shrimp flavour tapos may mga maliliit na shrimps na ngumangatngat sa mga libag mo sa katawan. Parang fish spa kaso hipon lang. ara ka sigurong ina-acupuncture. :lol:

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At night, the city lights are amazing... Hail nuclear energy. :D

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wow, ortigas center at night:D

^^ Mukha ba?... Sa biglang tingin :D

hindi eh, pero para syang makati:D toink:D

Nakakalula tingnan ang mga yan... sumakit leeg ko kakatingin sa pataas nang bagong salta ako diyan. Ngayon sa baba na lang tinitingnan ko. :D

Nakakalula tingnan ang mga yan... sumakit leeg ko kakatingin sa pataas nang bagong salta ako diyan. Ngayon sa baba na lang tinitingnan ko. :D

madali talaga tumingin sa baba:D
sa nguso mo lang eh:D

^^ Ano daw? "toink" :D
Slow yata ako ngayon :lol:

TOKYO RAIL NETWORK

The Tokyo metropolitan rail system is the most complex. Subway and above ground train lines is an intricate network that looking at a consolidated route map will give you a head ache at first instance.

The Shinjuku station is the world’s busiest train station with over 2 million people passing through each day. As well as being the major stop to both the JR and metropolitan subway systems, Shinjuku station is also the starting point for trains and buses into the suburbs.

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Finding a particular line or exit during rush hour can be intimidating and exhausting for newcomers, especially with heavy baggage. Transferring from one line to another is also a long distance walk in a maze of hallways and corridors.

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Long corridors such as this is common to large stations, where exits can me a hundred kilometers or more from the platform.

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The Shimbashi station

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The Shimbashi station has this prominent stained glass display off the staircase.

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Some snap shots of the fairly new Yurikamome line

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Yurikamome’s Odaiba station

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Impressive station design…

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The Oedo line

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A typical JR line station

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A typical subway train

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Roppongi station

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^^ until now, para ko pa rin naamoy yung distinct smell of their different transit systems, mahirap i-explain, pero iba talaga.

Dito, ok na rin, wala na yung mga amoy ihi or anghit, pero pag gabi na, mabaho na yung mga bus or LRT. :D

Dito rin nababalahura ang train pag Friday and Saturday nights. Minsan may suka, spilled food or drinks tapos sakay mga maiingay na lasheng :lol:

Very efficient mga train sa Tokyo. Tapos nakapila talaga lahat bago pumasok kahit rush hour.

A typical subway train
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^^ Incredible how clean this whole platform and train looks. Here in D.C., the stations are clean, but not this polished clean. Not a single gum or graffiti in sight. Very nice. :okay:

bawal pa nga yata maglagay ng kulangot sa dingding ng tren dyan eh:D

so boring:D wala kang mababasa na "call/ text me 0919999099, single ladies only" o di kaya,
m2m, pre s3x tayo, laki tt ko, text me at 0919696969696":D lol.


habang bumibiyahe kasi, pag walang diyaryo at wala akong load, yan na lang binabasa ko:D

^^ Meron akong nabasa sa isang subway train dun, nakasulat in teenie-weenie font:
"amigo was here... the hosto you've been waiting for... contact 0919696969696... cols onli, no txt." :D

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Di ba yung black building yung templo ng aum shinrikyo, a.k.a. Aleph? Daming mga Shinshuukyo ngayon ah... Or was it Soka Gakkai?

写真はスゲー!
東京の夜の景色は迚も幻のように、きらきらと思うんだ。。。。

Shashin wa suge-!
Toukyou no Yoru no Keshiki wa totemo maboroshi no you ni, kirakira to omou n da

The photographs are amazing!
Tokyo's night atmosphere is very much like a dream, sparklin i think...

RANDOM SHOTS

An early morning garbage collector at Shinjuku

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Starbucks… they speak little English

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Vending machines are every where

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Food court at the Aqua City Mall in Odaiba

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Lunch

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Green taxi

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Restaurant at Ueno

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The food on display are actually artificial... but they look real and dainty.

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Loved this!

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Kaon ta!

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A hi-tech toilet control at the Tokyo National Museum toilet. As soon as you enter the cubicle, the seat cover automatically opens, in slow moton. Bidet control modes, such as this one pictured here, is common in Tokyo. There are temperature and pressure controls, and options as to which type of spray you want, the “straight to the point”, shower type or the one specially intended for feminine care. :D

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My dinner from 7-11. Surprisingly, it’s delicious.

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Bus to Mt Fuji

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Restaurant at Ueno

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The food on display are actually artificial... but they look real and dainty.

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Loved this!

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Kaon ta!

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OISHIIII!!!!!:banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers:

^^ :lol: langya, pinagsabay mo yung toilet gizmo with your food ah.... :D

Pero, I can eat my food anytime while inside their toilet. :cheers:


Sa display lang nila, mapapakain ka, kahit na busog ka pa and those vending machines --- grrr... nakakapangigil, parang gusto mo subukan lahat.

Pwede ka ngang tumira sa toilet nila sa sobrang linis :lol:

Sarap nyang bento plate sa 7-11. Malapit lang kasi sa hotel. Gabi-gabi yan ang binili ko for dinner. Mura na, masarap pa! :D

Ang sarap sa Japan, someday, makapasyal din siguro ako diyan. Very dressy ang mga tao diyan sa kanila ano? May mga videos ako nakita sa travel channel ng na feature ang Tokyo disneyland, kahit sa mga theme parks na yan maraming naka coat and tie pa rin n mga lalake at bihira lang naka tennis shoes sa kanila yata.

Those food looks real good Bong even the soup. I actually bought a japanese and Korean cookbooks so in foody thread, expect japanese and korean food in one of my cooking sessions he he


ADDED: ngek, bakit nagin englishishie ang second paragraph ko??

May isang lugar nga na di ko napuntahan, sa Harajaku. Doon naglilipana mga fashionistang teen-ager with their out of this world mix n match fashion statements. Sarap sanang pag-pepeksyuran. :lol:

yuck, i really don't like this place, it's too clean for me noh:D

doesn't fit my yucky personality:D



hoy shyaman, baka need mo ng pusher ng bags mo, yes pusher:D
try ko baka magustuhan ko na rin ang place. piupilitin ko na lang:D

My dinner from 7-11. Surprisingly, it’s delicious.

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masarap talaga and cheap! pag nagugutom ako, lakad lang ako sa convenience store. ang daming choices.

hoy shyaman, baka need mo ng pusher ng bags mo, yes pusher:D
try ko baka magustuhan ko na rin ang place. piupilitin ko na lang:D

Tsee! Excess baggage ka lang. Mabawasan nga bitbit kong bagahe eh mas mabigat ka pa sa bagahe ko plus bagahe mo pa. Magiging triple na alalahanin kong bagahe. :lol:

Pwede ka ngang tumira sa toilet nila sa sobrang linis :lol:

Sarap nyang bento plate sa 7-11. Malapit lang kasi sa hotel. Gabi-gabi yan ang binili ko for dinner. Mura na, masarap pa! :D

Minsan duon din kami bumibili ng pagkain, talo pa ang grocery sa dami ng pagkain, meron pang sariwang seafoods minsan, luto mo na lang sa bahay.
At night, maraming street deli, buti na lang meron kaming kasamang marunong magsalitang hapon at siya nag order ng mga pagkain.

Some snacks and meals :

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yuck, i really don't like this place, it's too clean for me noh:D

doesn't fit my yucky personality:D
hoy shyaman, baka need mo ng pusher ng bags mo, yes pusher:D
try ko baka magustuhan ko na rin ang place. piupilitin ko na lang:D

Tsee! Excess baggage ka lang. Mabawasan nga bitbit kong bagahe eh mas mabigat ka pa sa bagahe ko plus bagahe mo pa. Magiging triple na alalahanin kong bagahe. :lol:

Ang dami na nag a-apply na alalay mo bosing! Baka makalimutan mo na ako dahil tapos na ang election at talunan ka !!! LMAOOOOOOOOOO:lol::lol::lol:

Minsan duon din kami bumibili ng pagkain, talo pa ang grocery sa dami ng pagkain, meron pang sariwang seafoods minsan, luto mo na lang sa bahay.
At night, maraming street deli, buti na lang meron kaming kasamang marunong magsalitang hapon at siya nag order ng mga pagkain.

Some snacks and meals :

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That's exactly what it looks like inside Tokyo's 7-11 store. Ang daming Japanese food to go. Meron pa ngang nakalublob sa mainit na tubig na mga kung anu-ano, yung iba mukhang mga laman-loob. All you have to do is pick what you want and they will scoop it for you (or maybe you can scoop it yourself.) I did not try it though.


Ang dami na nag a-apply na alalay mo bosing! Baka makalimutan mo na ako dahil tapos na ang election at talunan ka !!! LMAOOOOOOOOOO:lol::lol::lol:

Oo nga eh. :D
Mag jack en poy na lang kaya kayo para walang gulo. :D

Some TOKYO SKYSCRAPERS I chanced upon along the way.


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MOUNT FUJI & KAWAGUCHI-KO

No trip to Tokyo is complete without a side trip to the famous Japan icon, Mount Fuji. There are several viewing spots of the dormant volcano. But word of mouth says that the best place to view the mountain in its full glory is at Kawaguchi-ko. Mount Fuji is surrounded by five lakes, aptly called the Fuji Five Lakes. Kawaguchi-ko is located beside Lake kawaguchi, the most accessible and commercialized amongst the five lakes.

Kawaguchi-ko is about 2 hours by bus from Shinjuku. Along the way, Japanese landscape and small towns are must see sights.

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And then, Mount Fuji shows its might.

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With an overcast sky, this is the best shot I had of Mount Fuji, while still on the bus. The snow capped summit was hiding. At 3,776 meters, Mount Fuji (or Fuji-san) is Japan’s highest peak with a near perfect cone. It has been dormant since 1707.

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For more adrenalin rush, there is the Fujikyu Highland, an amusement park with a number of roller coasters and Mount Fuji in the background to boot.

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Kawaguchi-ko at last.

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The train and bus terminal

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Had a quick brunch at the terminal cafe before exploring the city.

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Despite the grammar, it still conveys the message :D

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Kawaguchi-ko offers a hop-on/hop-off bus service to different lakeside attractions and viewing points. It’s called the retro bus, obviously due to how it looks like.

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Directions, anyone?

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My first stop off the retro bus is the Kawaguchi-ko Natural Living Center at the end of the route. Except for the building’s unique design, there’s nothing special inside but some blueberry products and other native wellness food and body care essentials.

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The center also boosts a very nice view of Mount Fuji. Unfortunately, at the time of visit the overcast sky worsens. The snow cap’s covered and only the lower half of the mountain is visible.

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Without knowing it, who would have thought that Mount Fuji is behind me.

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Kawaguchi-ko Ohashi Bridge

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More views along the lakeside sightseeing route..

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The sight-seeing boat… no clients at this time

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Kawaguchi-ko offers a hop-on/hop-off bus service to different lakeside attractions and viewing points. It’s called the retro bus, obviously due to how it looks like.

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Parang Jeepney sa pinas. Sa Shangrila Cebu ganito ang hitsura ng shuttle service airconned na jeepney, kulay pink nga lang.

^^ Oo nga. The aircon jeepneys plying Makati have similar appearance with this one as well.

Parang Jeepney sa pinas. Sa Shangrila Cebu ganito ang hitsura ng shuttle service airconned na jeepney, kulay pink nga lang.

sa Hilton ang pink. Doon ako nagstay last time I was in Cebu, during Sinulog 2009.

UKAI MUSIC FOREST

A hidden gem in Kawaguchi-ko is the Ukai Music Forest, a medieval aristocrat’s mansion with rich landscaping over looking Lake Kawaguchi-ko.


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The entrance hall is a ball place which reminds people of good ole days. The main feature of the hall is a gorgeous automatic dance organ.

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More musical instruments beyond imagination are on display inside the entrance hall.

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The buildings and surrounds are simply amazing

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The Music Box Museum

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Museum lobby

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A very fragile looking display in one of the corridors

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Old musical instruments on display are aplenty, like this old phonograph

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At the concert hall, a string quartet from Prague, Czech Republic regularly performs for the visitors.

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On a clear day, Mount Fuji stands as backdrop from this vantage point.

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The Museum Shop

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A doggie’s on guard at the entrance

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The shop’s interior is amazing

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Everything’s for sale here

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The World of Kuji Morai, a display of clowns and little circus in the world

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Vintage music boxes for sale

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A doggie’s on guard at the entrance

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...and a hand sanitizer!

ang ganda ganda naman niyan lahat, Bong. Puwede ka bang gawing bf para naman makasama naman ako sa mga gala mo. :lol::rofl::jk:

If I be your bf does that mean I will be king? :D

^^^^ :rofl: Ambisyosong maging Da King LMAOOOO

Ganda diyan sa Ukai Music Forest. Very european ang atmosphere. Galing talaga mag replicate ng mga hapon pag dating dito sa mga structures na yan.

^^ Ayaw mo nun pag ako naging King, i-appoint agad kita na chief of royal security. :lol:

MT. KACHI KACHI ROPEWAY

The Mt. Kachi Kachi Ropeway at Kawaguchiko Tenjoyama Park is a cable car ride from the lakeside to a few meters below the summit of Mt. Tenjo (1,104m).

There are only two cable car stations, the Kohan station at the bottom end of line and the Fujimidal station at the upper end.

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Midway through the ride, the view is already stunning.

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Fujimidai station…

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Lake Kawaguchiko

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The city of Kawaguchiko

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The Fujikyu Highland theme park

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If I be your bf does that mean I will be king? :Dsure! why not? :rofl::lol:

Further up the mountain is an observation area

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Over here, is supposedly an amazing view of Mount Fuji with the city in the foreground. Unfortunately, due to overcast skies, only the lower third of the mountain is visible at time of visit. Bugger!

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Even the rabbit was disappointed!

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So it instead went for a hike with its raccoon buddy.

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sure! why not? :rofl::lol:

Paano yan, high maintenance ako! Mauubos ang kayamanan ng kaharian mo nyan. :lol:

More lakeside views from up the mountain

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Paano yan, high maintenance ako! Mauubos ang kayamanan ng kaharian mo nyan. :lol:Ganun? Mas high maintenance ka pa pala kesa sa akin. Hmph! HAhaha... kala ko lilibre mo ako sa paggala hahahaha... :rofl:

Pero grabe ah, ang dami mo talagang napuntahan. Dami mo namang pera.

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Going down this time…

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Ganun? Mas high maintenance ka pa pala kesa sa akin. Hmph! HAhaha... kala ko lilibre mo ako sa paggala hahahaha... :rofl:

Pero grabe ah, ang dami mo talagang napuntahan. Dami mo namang pera.

Nyeh!
Kala mo lang yun. :D

BUSAN AIRPORT AND KOREA AERIALS

Flying from Tokyo, I had a quick stop over at Busan, South Korea for a connecting flight to Beijing. Here ‘s a sneak peek of Busan’s Kimhae Airport.

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^^ Looks like a big brother of Iloilo Airport.


Airside scenes

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The departure hall

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Aboard Asiana Airlines’ A320-200…

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Took off again…

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Flying away from Busan…

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… but rewarded with some beautiful Korean aerials

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Development is creeping to the mountains…

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Two dams up high

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Can’t believe that these clusters of residential buildings are located in the middle of nowhere.

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There’s even a huge stadium

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Urbanization of the countryside

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And then, lunch was served. I was busy devouring my lunch when I looked at the window and saw this…

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It’s Seoul’s Incheon International Airport!
Damn I missed what could have been a spectacular Seoul aerial view.
Anyway here’s more of Incheon and Korea's longest bridge.

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CHINA!

The eastern seaboard of China along Bo Hai is your first glimpse of China if you’re flying to Beijing from the east.

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The flatlands of either Tianjin or Hebei province, where agriculture competes with urbanization.

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New railways and highways (like this long strip of viaduct) help propel the development of the countryside.

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No wonder China leads in the global manufacturing business.

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Residential blocks probably purposely built for the manufacturing workforce.

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Some residential buildings look like container vans from above

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Approaching Beijing…

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Freeway less traveled…

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Millionaire’s enclave?

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Urbanization of the countryside

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looks like the area is prone to hazards of erosion, flashfloods or mass earth wasting. parang nasa catch basin kasi ang setting ^^

galing nung lamp na peacock

looks like the area is prone to hazards of erosion, flashfloods or mass earth wasting. parang nasa catch basin kasi ang setting ^^

They look fragile from above but with South Korea's modern technology they probably have preventive measures in place.


galing nung lamp na peacock

Gusto ko ngang bitbitin eh. :D
Kaso wala akong paglagyan. :D
Wala pa namang security inspection pagpasok at paglabas.

BEIJING CAPITAL AIRPORT

Beijing Capital Airport is 32 kilometers northeast of the city center. The expressway to the airport is well-maintained.

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Toll gate

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Approaching Terminal 3

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Departing passengers drop off area

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The new Terminal 3 which opened in time for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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Terminal 3 has 3 buildings which are linked underground.

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Control tower

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Bridge to the aerobridge?

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Buses in waiting

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Inside looking out

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Chinese carriers with nice liveries

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Across the taxiway is probably the presidential/state terminal

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Terminal 2

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Apparently Terminal 2 has a control tower as well, which is probably no longer used due to the new control tower of Terminal 3

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Terminal 2 (foreground) and the smaller Terminal 1 behind. They’re huge already!

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Aboard Air China A340

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INSIDE BEIJING CAPITAL AIRPORT’S TERMINAL 3


Deserted area from the arrival gates to immigration…

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Impressive ceiling

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Up close

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Immigration

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Welcome greetings in different languages

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Terminal 3 is so huge that you have to board a train to get to the baggage claim and main arrival hall

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To baggage claim

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Main arrival hall

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Departure level

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Check-in area

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Electronic check-in for those without check-in baggage

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Had lunch at Kenny Rogers

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Passport control and customs

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The long walk to the boarding gates…

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Boarding areas

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Neat toilet

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It still gets the message across :D

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Airport express train terminal lobby

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Express train to the city

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Neat toilet

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It still gets the message across :D

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:lol: Chinglish!!!

But still, their bathrooms are so clean.... puwede kumain duon ng Kenny Rogers chicken. :lol:

Kulang na lang mesa at silya. Maski bar chair pwede na para dun pumwesto sa lavatory benchtop :D

Kulang na lang mesa at silya. Maski bar chair pwede na para dun pumwesto sa lavatory benchtop :D

Yeah, I hear you, I would not mind being stranded in an airport like that for weeks. :lol:

Kaya nuong binagyo kami sa Incheon airport, nakalimutan kong may asawa pala ako, ayoko ng umuwi.:nuts:

TIAN'AN MEN SQUARE

Tian'an Men Square is a vast open concrete expanse at the heart of modern Beijing. With Mao's Mausoleum at its focal point, and bordered by 1950s Communist style buildings and ancient gates from Beijing's now leveled city walls, the square is usually filled with visitors strolling about. The square has also traditionally served as a stage for popular demonstrations and is most indelibly associated with student protests of 1989.

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sana sumama ako sayo, bong!

Tian'an Men (The Gate of Heavenly Peace) is where Mao proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China in October 1, 1949 from this Ming Dynasty gate , where his huge portrait still remains.

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sana sumama ako sayo, bong!

Sabi ko sa yo eh. It's worth it.

tinatamad kasi ako kumuha ng chinese visa

The Great Hall of the People is the seat of Chinese Legislature. The vast auditorium and banqueting halls are open for part of the day except when the National People's Congress is in session

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tinatamad kasi ako kumuha ng chinese visa

Mas maganda mamasyal doon pag summer. Punta ka sa May or June.

The Monument of the People's Heroes was erected in 1958. The granite monument is decorated with bas-reliefs of episodes from China's revolutionary history and calligraphy from Communist veterans Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai.

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Flanked by revolutionary sculptures, Mao's Mausoleum contains the embalmed body of Chairman Mao. His casket, raised from its refrigerated chamber, is on view mornings and afternoons.

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Outside of Tian-an Men Square to the southwest corner is this church-like building. Don't know what it is though.

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Late in the afternoon, the rear of the Great Hall of the People is glowing.

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wala bang pretty chinese ladies sa pics?

i mean men pala, nakalimutan ko boys/men pala gusto ko:D

Wala akong nakitang sundalo o gwardyang babae. :lol:
Meron pala sa inspection bago pumasok ng Tian-an Men. Kaso mukhang lalake. :lol:
Sa labas ng Forbidden City, maraming tambay na babae. Ikwento ko na lang later :D

sige pati yung nangyari noong 2 na lang kayo sa room:D

Wow, very nice airport. It kinda have the same set up as in bkk airport on the predeparture gates right? I am sure there are instances that this airport would have that "ghost town" feel in it for being under utilized IMO, they really just built this terminal mainly for the last World Olympic games.

A friend of mine who is a pinoy went to the Philippines through United Airlines, their lay/stop over was Beijing. They had to go through immigration there even if you are just in transit. I am not sure if it is because they had to get on a PAL flight to MNL since UA do not fly to the Philippines anymore for many years already.

tinatamad kasi ako kumuha ng chinese visa
Kailangan pa pala ng visa pag US citizen ka?

@Bong, mukhang grabe ang lamig sa Beijing a! Sabi nga ng friend kong nagtransit diyan sa Beijing, sobra daw ang lamig kase lumabas pa yata sila ng terminal para pumunta sa gate ng PAL.

^^ You're exactly right. The terminal is massive that some areas are deserted. Biro mo habang naglalakad ako from the gate to immigration, ako lang mag-isa naglalakad. Naiiwan kasi ako dahil peksyur ng peksyur. :lol:

To be honest, I don't like the terminal. It's big alright but it looks dark inside. There's natural lighting from almost all sides and with minimal artificial lighting but they are diffused due to high ceilings and size of the terminal.

Kailangan pa pala ng visa pag US citizen ka?

oo kahit US citizen ka. hindi kasi "friendship" sila uncle sam at mulan lol
Mas maganda mamasyal doon pag summer. Punta ka sa May or June.
plan ko nga eh, kasi ang mura ng dragonair.

@Bong, mukhang grabe ang lamig sa Beijing a! Sabi nga ng friend kong nagtransit diyan sa Beijing, sobra daw ang lamig kase lumabas pa yata sila ng terminal para pumunta sa gate ng PAL.

Sobrang lamig nung nandoon ako... -13 deg C (9 deg F). Nangangatog nga baba ko habang naglalakad na sumasalubong sa hangin.


oo kahit US citizen ka. hindi kasi "friendship" sila uncle sam at mulan lol

plan ko nga eh, kasi ang mura ng dragonair.

Ayos yan!

CHANG PUHE PARK

Chang Puhe Park is a linear park at Beijing's city center. It is adjacent to the Forbidden City but is oftentimes overlooked because of its high walls which apparently conceals it from the public eye. The park serves as an alternative walking route to and from Tian'an Men since it runs parallel to and slightly away from the hustle and bustle of the main road Dong Chang'an Jie.


A shiny sculpture after the entrance gate.

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The linear park only has a single pathway

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It is lined by a creek on one side...

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Some interesting Chinese structures and sculptures also make the stroll in the park worthwhile

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nasaan ang billion people ng China?

bakit walang ka tao-tao dyan?

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A solemn side street that cuts through the park...

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nasaan ang billion people ng China?

bakit walang ka tao-tao dyan?


Pansin ko nga rin wala masyadong tao.
Nasa factories yata lahat :D

WALKING ALONG THE STREETS OF BEIJING

Beijing has extensive network of wide, clean and orderly streets. Oftentimes, modernity is very much evident on each side fused with Chinese cultural heritage.

The Rega Hotel at Nan Heyan Dajie

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Jing Shan Qian Jie behind the Forbidden City

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Wusi Dajie

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The national Art Museum of China along Wusi Dajie

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Prime Hotel at the corner of Dong Si Xi Dajie and Wangfijing Dajie

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Longhao International Club along Dong Si Xi Dajie

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Another typical clean and very orderly street scene

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Don Si Nan Dajie corner Dong Si Xi Dajie

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Another bicycle parking area along Dong Si Nan Dajie

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Dong Si Nan Dajie also hosts a KFC...

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... and a "Love in the Paris" :D wedding boutique

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Pansin ko nga rin wala masyadong tao.
Nasa factories yata lahat :D

hindi kaya nagtatago sila pag may bisita?:D

ang linis pati ng kanal, parang, totoong kanal ba yan?:D


opposite sa Pinas, sabi ng German brother-in-law ko, bakit daw ang daming tao kahit sya pumunta ng Pinas:D:lol:

Beijing has booming business district in the vicinity of Guomao subway station.

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Some building are quite remarkable.

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The China World Trade Center nearing completion

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CCTV Headquarters

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hindi kaya nagtatago sila pag may bisita?:D

ang linis pati ng kanal, parang, totoong kanal ba yan?:D


opposite sa Pinas, sabi ng German brother-in-law ko, bakit daw ang daming tao kahit sya pumunta ng Pinas:D:lol:

Stormwater drainage lang naman yata yan and not a sewer kaya di madumi masyado ang tubig.

Di nga kasing dense ang tao sa Beijing kaysa Manila. Maliit lang kasi ang Metro Manila kaya nagsisiksikan na kayo dyan :D

nasaan ang billion people ng China?

bakit walang ka tao-tao dyan?

Pansin ko nga rin wala masyadong tao.
Nasa factories yata lahat :D

Malamig siguro... pag summertime, maraming namamasyal din kahit saan. Pero, ang linis nga ngayon.

Sana natikman mo yung famous roast-duck sa isang liblib na lugar diyan sa Beijing.

^^ Di ako mahilig sa roast duck eh. Kumakain din ako pero di ko masyadong gusto.

ang gaganda ng mga photos!! para na rin akong nakapunta jan..:lol:
malaki-laki siguro ang gastos sa ganyang east asian tour...:D

^^ tsiken pid yan ke bong, look at his handle -- @siya-yaman :lol:

FORBIDDEN CITY

Forming the very heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City, officially known as the Palace Museum (Gugong), is China's most magnificent architectural complex and was completed in 1420.

The huge palace is a compendium of imperial architecture and a lasting monument of dynastic China from which 24 emperors ruled for nearly 500 years. The symbolic center of the Chinese universe, the palace was the exclusive domain of the imperial court and dignitaries until the abdication in 1912. It was opened to the public in 1949.


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The Meridian Gate (Wu Men)

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From this balcony, the emperor would review his armies and perform ceremonies marking the start of a new calendar

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Looking back to Tian'an Men (Gate of Heavenly Peace), though not part of the Forbidden City, functions as the south entry to the Forbidden City.

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Meridian Gate, viewed from behind, after passing through.

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The Golden Water is a narrow canal where five marble bridges, symbolizing the five cardinal virtues of Confucianism, crosses. The water flows from west to east in a course designed to resemble the jade belt worn by officials.

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Across the bridges is the Gate of Supreme Harmony (Tai He Men). Originally used fro receiving visitors, the 78-foot (24m) high, double eaved hall was later used for banquets during the Qing dynasty (1644-1912).

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The courtyard is fully enclosed by interconnected structures

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Pairs of lions guard the entrances of halls. The male is portrayed with a ball under his paw, while the female has a lion cub.

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Roof guardians - an odd number of these figures, all associated with water, are supposed to protect the building from fire.

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Beside the staircase to the hall are giant bronze urns

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Inside the Gate of Supreme Harmony

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After passing through the Gate of Supreme Harmony is the Hall of Supreme Harmony

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The courtyard is likewise enclosed by smaller structures

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Sea of Flagstones (Court of the Imperial Palace) with its ancient stone paving

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The central ramp to the hall is a marble carriageway reserved for the emperor. It is carved with dragons chasing pearls among clouds.

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The Hall of Supreme Harmony up close

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Bronze cauldrons are filled with water in case of fire

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Behind the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and approximately a third of its size, is the Hall of Middle Harmony

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Next to the Hall of Middle Harmony is the Hall of Preserving Harmony

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Courtyard behind the hall

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Another carved marble carriageway reserved for the emperor

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The Gate of Heavenly Purity

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Several gates leads to corridors within the city

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After passing through the Gate of Heavenly Purity is the Palace of Heavenly Purity


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The northernmost section of the Forbidden City is the Imperial Gardens

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The Gate of Divine Prowess is the north entry/exit to the Forbidden City

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Exiting from the Forbidden City's Gate of Divine Prowess, is Jing Shan Park with its hilltop pavilions . The park was created using the earth excavated from building the palace moat.

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BEIJING OLYMPIC PARK


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Nearby is this unique building

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The Beijing National Stadium, popularly known as the Bird's Nest

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The stadium has a seating capacity 80,000. With 110,000 tons of steel, the stadium is the largest steel structure in the world.

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Lamps were designed to have similar concept as the nest

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17 months after the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the nest is gathering dust.

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The culprit...

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Further afield

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The Cube, aquatics venue

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Sculptures abound at the rest area

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The bird's nest changes color as the sun sets

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Nearby city blocks glow as well...

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... while this smokestack serves as one of hundreds of beacons of China's power supply outbreak.

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Nearby is an old stadium

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Bong ang ganda pala ng Beijing, mas nakaka enganyo mag pasyal. Gusto ko kase yuong may mga historical landmarks gaya niyan, temples sa thailand, imperial palaces o castles ng scotland.

may nakita kang bird sa bird's nest?:D

laki siguro ng bird doon.


ganda ng mga kuha mo yaman:D

Bong ang ganda pala ng Beijing, mas nakaka enganyo mag pasyal. Gusto ko kase yuong may mga historical landmarks gaya niyan, temples sa thailand, imperial palaces o castles ng scotland.

Aba nabuhay ka kabayan!
Akala namin nabaon ka na sa snow :D.
Pag napunta ka doon make it a week para mapuntahan mo lahat.
3 nights lang kasi ako doon kaya naghahabol lagi and I can't stay long sa isang tourist attraction otherwise I can't go other sites as planned.


may nakita kang bird sa bird's nest?:D

laki siguro ng bird doon.


ganda ng mga kuha mo yaman:D

Salamat mi amigo.
Di kasi ako nakapasok sa loob ng pugad.
The stadium grounds was made into some sort of a winterland amusement park at my time of visit. Eh may entrance fee kaya di bale na lang. Di ko rin naman makita yung loob ng pugad in its natural sporting state.
Kaya malamang yung mga itlog sa loob pinag-aalis din nila para sa mga kiddie rides at baka mabasag :D

DAYS INN FORBIDDEN CITY

This is where I stayed for 3 nights. Aside from the low price, it is centrally located in Beijing, just a block away from Tian'an Men Square and the Forbidden City.

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The standard room is wide enough for a single occupant and has basic amenities that satisfies the needs of an unfussy traveller.

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The hotel buffet breakfast is quite good.

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Across the hotel is a quaint traditional Chinese retaurant. The food is great at a very reasonable price.

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I had my dinner here for 3 nights in a row.

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^^ Galing ng tour mo pala.... sarap maging world trekker. :D

^^ Nag-uumpisa pa lang. :D
Kokonti pa nga lang napuntahan ko.
Never been out of Asia and Australia.
Hopefully I will cross the IDL come June. :D

BEIJING'S PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Beijing subway system has been existent since 1971. In recent years, new lines have been built corresponding to Beijing's hosting of the 2008 Olympics. Currently, Beijing has 9 subways lines.

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Beijing also boasts of its electric buses that ply the city's major streets. They kinda look like short trams but without the rails, and of course, they look like buses. Cool transport really. :D

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THE ROAD TO THE GREAT WALL

There are several sites to view the Great Wall of China but the most popularr is at Badaling, 75 kilometers northwest from Beijing.

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Along the way, construction of Disneyland (?) is ongoing...

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And then the Great Wall appeared...

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A bit more of driving...

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The Great Wall.. closing in

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THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

The Badaling section of the Great Wall is likely the most popular and therefore the most touristy and developed.


The entrance gate

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You can hike up snaking sections of the wall, enter the watchtowers and see distant views.

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And so the uphill hike begins...

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A closer look at one of the watch towers

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Window view

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Different shades of the mountainside

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Outside, trickles of left over snow are everywhere

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Some watch towers are isolated and detached from the wall

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The steepest portion of the wall hike...

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Another watch tower

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Climbing further...

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The basic structural component of the wall, a mere stone block...

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Going back downhill is a different view

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Looking back in amazement to one of the world's man-made wonders

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Looking back in amazement to one of the world's man-made wonders


Amazing indeed.... hard to imagine the time and labor of each person who were part of the construction of that man made wonder. Lolo ng lolo at lolo pa nila at ka lolo-lolohan ng lolo ko siguro ang isa sa nagtrabaho diyan... :lol:

^^ And to think that there were no heavy equipment and mechanical tools at that time. All built by manual labor.

AROUND THE BEIJING EGG


I walk around this magnificent structure nicknamed "The Egg" or officially called the National Grand Theater of China. The Egg is a large oval that stands on water, or should I say, surrounded by water. It has some 150,000 square meters of floor space with 6,000 seats.

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Located adjacent to Tian'an Men Square, this ultra modern structure stands beside the Soviet-era Great Hall of the People.

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A thin layer of ice coats the water surface. With spotless blue skies, this is the only photographic evidence that it was winter time. :D

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There is no entrance to the theater at street level thereby projecting an image of a fully enclosed structure with no single opening.

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The underground theater entrance is a few meters away from the water edge surrounding "The Egg".

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