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Sunday the crew went to 八大处 (Badachu) near the Western Hills northeast of the city. It was the first real warm day of the season so we were happy to shed our sweaters.
We had a great time, although the park's temples themselves are really not too amazing. (It's nothing compared to nearby temples such as 碧云寺 (biyunsi) or the summer palace.) Still, lots of hiking around, bottles of water, tacky temples, crappy carnival games and, eventually, careening down a mountain in a rickety bobsled cart. Fun!
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Icy face.
Ariel, Silvia and new friend, Leon
Baby chicks brought out to play. Property of an adorable little girl.
Silvia is dazzled by the red lantern tree. Written on the lantern are tons of wishes, mostly having to do with entrance exams or good health.
The entrance to a major temple. Two Chinese favorites: fake flowers and fu dogs.
An amazing stone carving made only a couple of years ago. Covered with illustrations of the Buddhist arhats.
A very, very dirty bounce house.
Statues left in a smaller, more impressive temple.
A recently repainted old temple. Traditionally, temples should be repainted every 10 years.
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