3 days in Beijing- 10/28/2023-10/30/2023

Day 3-Beijing City Center-10/30/2023

This is our last day in Beijing and we are flying to Zhangjiajie mid day so we have 4 hours to discover the City Center.

DongDan area

Jingtong Express way

Legendale Hotel located in the Dongcheng area is the epitome of European elegance and luxury

Legendale Hotel building is built in a neo-classical architecture, French imperial style garden.

Upscale Jinbao place, the crown jewel of Jinbao Street, houses top-tier international brands such as Gucci, Burberry, etc...

A huge red rabbit statue in front of Jinbao place.  Rabbit God has been part of Beijin's Mid-Autumn festival for over 400 years.

A huge yellow rabbit statue in front of Steinway & Son building.

Although the tradition of worshipping the Rabbit God has faded, he remains a symbol of good wishes. Today, Rabbit God figures are popular gifts at temple fairs and cultural shops, representing prayers for health and prosperity. The Rabbit God is now a cultural icon of Beijing.

The magnificent Beijing Clubhouse is situated in the prestigious Wangfujing area in the heart of the city. Also known as “The Golden Avenue”, 

The architects of Beijing Clubhouse have chosen to blend the traditional courtyards of the Ming and Qing Dynasties with contemporary architectural concepts to create a masterpiece of modern aesthetics

The Club was founded in 1884 as a membership club to promote racing and riding. 

Huge hotel on Jinbao street

The Peninsula Beijing Hotel

Beautiful hotel combining timeless Chinese craftsmanship and modern amenities.

Dongcheng avenue is lined with lots of high rise buildings.

Waldorf Astoria hotel on Wangfujing street.

Starbucks on Xinyan Shajing street

It was incredible sight to see these workers washing the windows.

They are suspended in the air and I was totally captivated with their movements.

Pedestrian street

Apple flagship store at the corner of the main street.

I phone 15 just came out.

Wangfujing Pedestrian street is one of the top 10 shopping streets in Beijing.

A huge Nike Store.

There are a bunch of Bronze statues depicting the lives of the people of Beijing in the old times located in front of the modern New Dong An Plaza. 

This one is depicting a man pulling a Rickshaw

on the left are 2 statues of traditional Musicians and on the right a hair dresser cutting hair.

The Wangfujing Pedestrian street is so large and so clean.

Clock tower in the distance.

The giant Omega clock is part of the Wanfujing Department store, a landmark of Beijing.

The Omega clock is Asia's largest one, with 26 ft. in diameter and has a and has a 9.8 ft. minute hand and a 7 ft. hour hand. It has four dials and each side of the clock weighs more than four tons. It can be seen clearly from 328 ft. away. The clock has adopted the recognizable style of the famed OMEGA Constellation with its iconic claws on a golden bezel.

Panoramic view of part of the Wangfujing Pedestrian street

Lots of luxurious stores in this area.

The five bronze bulls sculptures designed by Chinese artist Zhu Bingren and the sculptures are based on the famous painting “Five Oxen,” dated to the Tang epoch (618–907).

Bulls symbolize diligence, resilience, and strength in Chinese culture, and this bronze bull ornament also conveys Zhu Bingren's good wishes to everyone who strives hard.

 Close view of the bulls.

Cartier store.

White Cloud temple is China's oldest Taoist Temple located in the heart of Beijing.  As the oldest Taoist temple in China, it has been a spiritual sanctuary for centuries, attracting visitors worldwide who seek tranquility and spiritual enlightenment.

The architecture of the White Cloud Temple is a harmonious blend of traditional Chinese design elements and Taoist symbolism.

The main complex has several halls and courtyards and is known for its exquisite craftsmanship, intricate carvings, and vibrant colors.

We are now back to our hotel.  Time to pick up our luggage and heading to the airport for Zhangjiajie

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