Beijing
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Many forms of Tai Chi can also be seen here, ladies using fans, staffs and silk squares go through their daily routines. The shout and acupressure exercises were new to us. |
| Badminton, kite flying and amateur Beijing Opera may also be seen when he weather is more accommodating. | ![]() |
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Of course there are also the ballroom dancers. What a wonderful way to start the working day. |
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Here in the Summer Palace the Dowager Empress Cixi a former Manchu concubine presided over the final years of the Qing Dynasty. Her extravagance in the re- building of the palace being largely responsible for it's downfall.
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