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This tower has the largest bell in China and
the second largest in the world.
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The temple has now been turned into a museum of bells. | |
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This large bell was cast in 1406 and was hung first and then the tower was built around the frame. | |
| The Summer Palace is in the north-western
outskirts of Beijing. It has a hill, lake, towers, galleries, pavilions, bridges and
islands.
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| Suzhou Market Street was especially put there
for the imperial family.
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Members of the imperial family were not allowed
to take part in the daily life of ordinary people.
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| When imperial nobles came to visit, eunuchs
dressed as tradesmen and pretended to do business to please their masters.
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| Now the street is lined with antique shops, tea houses clothes etc. |
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Forbidden City and Tien'anamen Square
Temple of Heaven, Beihei Park and the Lama Temple
