Beautiful World

Sunday, 20 January 2013

The Most Beautiful Pictures of Beijing, China

Beijing (北京 Běijīng) is the capital of the most populous country in the world, the People's Republic of China, and also its second largest city after Shanghai. It was also the seat of the Ming and Qing dynasty emperors until the formation of a republic in 1911. Beijing is the political, educational and cultural centre of the country and as such it is rich in historical sites and important government and cultural institutions.

The city is well known for its flatness and regular construction. There are only three hills to be found in the city limits (in Jingshan Park to the north of the famous Forbidden City). Like the configuration of the Forbidden City, Beijing has concentric "ring roads", which are actually rectangular, that go around the metropolis.

Beijing was host to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

御花園 - The Imperial Garden, Beijing, China

The spaceship has landed... [Beijing Opera House ("The Egg") - 国家大剧院]

2008 Beijing Olympic Games--2 days before opening

Monday, 14 January 2013

The Most Beautiful Pictures of Udon Thani, Thailand

Udon Thani City Pilar

Wat Pho Thisomporn in Udon Thani

Wat in the Morning Mist
A Wat is the place where Thai Buddhists go to worship. Their architecture is beautiful. Some Wats, like this one, are contained in a larger compound.