This blog contains photos I took in China while studying in Beijing in 1980-1981 and later on a trip in 2005. Whenever possible I tried to take the repeat photos from the same location and to match the composition of the earlier photos. The photos highlight a quarter century of profound change in China.

Saturday, December 24, 2005

Yuan Ming Yuan (Old Summer Palace) September 30, 2005

Today Yuan Ming Yuan is a series of three very large parks, each with its own admission gate. There are several large lakes, fountains, and ponds, and miles of paved walking paths. Tourist souvenir booths abound.

Some of the stone ruins have been partially re-assembled, and an old brick labyrinth has been rebuilt. It is a nice park, though much of the old flavor is now gone. Posted by Picasa

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