BEIJING. March 29 Tian’an Men Guangchang – The square of the Gate of Heavenly Peace represents the heart of Beijing - Mao’s Mausoleum is prominent and flanked by revolutionary statues. Even though the students didn't believe me - Mao's embalmed body resides in a crystal casket raised from a refrigerated chamber for viewing– surrounded by ancient gates without the walls gone long ago. According to Kelly, our guide, Tiananmen Square is the largest public gathering place in the world. Taking group pictures almost always provided an opportunity for another tourist to join us. It was not unusual to have more than one camera pointing at us as we posed and posed again. Entrance to the Forbidden City
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AuthorFortunate veteran teacher in Sharon, Massachusetts, who is traveling with the Chinese Exchange students from Sharon High to Xi'an, China. Archives
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