tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881545.post4103484955845739975..comments2023-10-05T11:32:51.221-04:00Comments on Waiguoren Critic of South China: Heavenly SightMatthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661968297027198340noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881545.post-41117849976566386742009-06-21T03:51:24.496-04:002009-06-21T03:51:24.496-04:00I have to second Josh's comment. The Temple of...I have to second Josh's comment. The Temple of Heaven is perhaps the best place in Beijing to visit. Not only is it nearly devoid of hawkers and other tourists, but it is an architectural and cultural jewel. It shouldn't be missed if you are going to Beijing. (BTW--your picture looks nice, too.)John Scotushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601262838949395818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881545.post-30934946811093577982009-06-20T22:59:41.374-04:002009-06-20T22:59:41.374-04:00I couldn't agree more. I think like you said ...I couldn't agree more. I think like you said it has something to do with the large park surrounding the temple and the absence of too many hawkers, but it really is a relaxing place to walk around.<br /><br />I went during February's Spring Festival and was astounded that I was able to capture a photo of just me and my family <i>with no other tourists in the background</i>. That's never before happened for me in Beijing.Joshhttp://www.farwestchina.comnoreply@blogger.com