China 2009 Photos by Ed Hedemann
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| Beijing, which means "northern capital," was known as Peking when Nanjing ("southern capital") was the capital of China. The city's history — with a variety of names — dates back over 3,000 years but has been the imperial capital, on and off, for some 700 years. | ||
| The Summer Palace | ||
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| Field of lotuses | Crowds of people on very hot day | |
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| Artist painting with water | Lovely green river choked with alge | Boat made of marble |
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| Ruth and Jackie on dragon boat to cross the Summer Palace lake |
Paddle boats | Pavillion on Longevity Hill |
| Tai Chi for Tourists | ||
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| Tough move for those above a certain age, weight, or sporting short skirts | ||
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| Young spectators take in spectacle | Meanwhile, the locals (and a couple tourists) try ballroom dancing | |
| The Temple of Heaven | ||
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| Impromptu patriotic singing | ||
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| Musicians jamming | Not a Chinese card game | |
| Beijing Zoo Panda Enclosure | ||
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| Probably the most popular exhibit | Pandas who look like Mickey Mouse | |
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| Panda on the move | ||
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| Beijing Street Scenes | ||
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| Traffic in downtown Beijing | Bicycle repair on the street | 3-wheeled taxis with their own lane |
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| Mending business on street | Life in the hutongs | Inside a hutong store |
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| Entrance to subway | Vendor of "Rolex" watches does a brisk business even at night |
Urinal at fancy restaurant |
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Pekingese transport? |
Who needs a double stroller? |
Waitress at restaurant entrance; peony hats very popular in Beijing |