A soldier on duty in TianAnMen Square.
Beijing; November 2017
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One of the two tall stone columns (huabiao) topped by dragons that stand in front of the Gate of Heavenly Peace (TianAnMen). The 'wings' near the top symbolizes clouds.
TianAnMen is the main gate to the GuGong (Forbidden City Palace).
Beijing; November 2017
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A closer look at the dragon on top of the huabiao at TianAnMen. Beijing; November 2017
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The Monument to the People's Heroes (and Mao's Mausoleum) as seen through TianAnMen Gate just after entering the GuGong (Forbidden City/Palace). Beijing, November 2017.
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... with a Lion's Head and two dragons.
At the DuanMen, or the Gate of Uprightness. This is the second major gate (after TianAnMen) when entering the Forbidden City Palace/GuGong.
Beijing; November 2017
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