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Even though it's mid-January, businesses still have Christmas-like decorations, although done in an...

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I so love this silk outfit. It's called a qi pao. Fancier versions are often used as Chinese wedding dresses.

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A building in the Temple of Heaven, where the emperor worshipped the gods.

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A traditional Chinese opera house.

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The imperial throne, where the emperor held court in the Forbidden City.

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Just one of many beautiful stained glass windows in South Cathedral.

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Some things are the same all over the world.

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Even though the original church was built in 1605, the building has been destroyed and...

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Today's scriptures in Mandarin.

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Statue in South Cathedral. Who is this saint?

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Sacred Heart of Jesus statue.

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An interesting juxtaposition of cultures. Even though it's mid-January, Christmas decorations are still displayed.

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Mateo Ricci, the Jesuit founder of the cathedral.

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Very Western in effect. Wonder what the Mandarin word for angel is?

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The dome above the altar, with sunlight streaming through the stars.

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Beautiful chandeliers bathed in light from the stained glass windows on the opposite side.

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Light reflecting from the red electronic sign makes an interesting angel wing effect.

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The banner on the right says (literally) "O Mary, pray for our original sin."

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The exterior of the cathedral, also known as South Cathedral. Interesting that the Chinese government...

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Looking toward downtown Beijing from my hotel room.

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My hotel room in Beijing. Modern but yet Asian in design.

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