Tiananmen Square

Prior to dinner we decided to visit Tiananmen Square (Gate of Heavenly Tranquility). Strange but true: here I was a capitalist standing in the heart of modern-day's largest communist regime. There was a lot of happy tourists strolling, taking pictures, laughing, or just sitting around. Of course, there were several occasions that we were the tourist attraction for the local Chinese people :-)

An interesting site that has two 360-degress panoramic and photo montages ( http://www.roundtiananmensquare.com/heavenlypeace/# )

More info ( http://www.chinavista.com/experience/tiananmen/main.html )

Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.

A memorial dedicated to the revolution.

Flowers were blooming and fountains were flowing in celebration of the National Day.

Despite all the differences, at least the governments in China and Taiwan both agree that Dr. Sun Yat-sen is the founding father of modern China.

China's 5-star flag and the national emblem.

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