The first half of today was a bus ride to Cheng De. We passed part of the Great Wall on the way there when we stopped at a convenience store to pick up some Chinese snacks. We got there for the most interesting lunch we’ve had yet. It included deer, an aardvark-like Chinese animal and fourteen other dishes. This northern area is apparently known for its unique game.
We went to see the Emperor’s Summer Resort after checking in. At two times the size of the Summer Palace in Beijing and eight times the size of Bei Hai Park, it makes the city seem small. We passed through the Li Zheng (beautiful and straight) gate, as only the emperor would have done in ancient times. After touching every part of the lions that guarded the entrance (everything is lucky in China, and everything is lucky in different ways so you’ve got to get it all).
The first building we entered has a large sign with the building’s name as written by the emperor on it: with three horizontal strokes instead of the two the character normally has because the emperor found it more visually pleasing. Hundreds of year old trees filled the space between buildings where the emperor did his various activities. One highlighted room was the bedroom, which contains the “Humiliation Desk,” where the emperor signed the treaty with England that gave up Honk Kong and other training rights. There was also the study, where the four ideas of softness, hardness, sublimity, and obviousness.
We ventured throughout the resort for a few hours and saw some unexpected animals like a few deer, a vulture, peacocks, and more, and larger, ants that I’ve ever seen in one place. It was hard to believe that we had traveled farther north, because it was unbelievably hot. I don’t know how the opera performers remained standing in their heavy costumes.
We ended the day with another memorable meal – one with French Fries eaten with chopsticks, orange chicken and friend chicken nuggets. We were actually able to enjoy some free time after that, which was amazing!
We went to see the Emperor’s Summer Resort after checking in. At two times the size of the Summer Palace in Beijing and eight times the size of Bei Hai Park, it makes the city seem small. We passed through the Li Zheng (beautiful and straight) gate, as only the emperor would have done in ancient times. After touching every part of the lions that guarded the entrance (everything is lucky in China, and everything is lucky in different ways so you’ve got to get it all).
The first building we entered has a large sign with the building’s name as written by the emperor on it: with three horizontal strokes instead of the two the character normally has because the emperor found it more visually pleasing. Hundreds of year old trees filled the space between buildings where the emperor did his various activities. One highlighted room was the bedroom, which contains the “Humiliation Desk,” where the emperor signed the treaty with England that gave up Honk Kong and other training rights. There was also the study, where the four ideas of softness, hardness, sublimity, and obviousness.
We ventured throughout the resort for a few hours and saw some unexpected animals like a few deer, a vulture, peacocks, and more, and larger, ants that I’ve ever seen in one place. It was hard to believe that we had traveled farther north, because it was unbelievably hot. I don’t know how the opera performers remained standing in their heavy costumes.
We ended the day with another memorable meal – one with French Fries eaten with chopsticks, orange chicken and friend chicken nuggets. We were actually able to enjoy some free time after that, which was amazing!
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