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840, TUNG-CHOW.
On the Grand Canal is a small straggling place. The Canal said to
be completed during the Tsin dynasty in about the year 605, A. D. has
been allowed to fall into great decay, many parts of this once fine water-
way are completely filled in or not navigable throughout its ancient course.
The Junks in our view resemble those of the South too closely to
require any special notice, the Coolies when working them denude them-
selves of all clothing. Under favourable circumstances the time occupied
in reaching this place from Tientsin is three days.11
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No. 841, TUNG-CHOW.
Although not possessing any special features for a picture this town
is introduced as it is the halting place between Tientsin and Pekin.
Travellers to the Capital by the Grand-Canal here leave their Junk
and proceed by the paved road, the usual vehicles are carts or wheelbarrows,
the ingenious driver of the latter, will frequently avail himself of the
assistance of a fair wind and rig a sail, steadying the barrow and guiding it
by the deep ruts and inequalites of the road, apart from the novelty of these
rude conveyances we have no desire to recommend them to Tourists, but
would advise them to hire either Ponies or Mules which are easily procured.
There is a good sized Pagoda here which is best seen from the Canal.
No. 843,
TIEN-NING-SZU
PAGODA.
This is one of many such Pagodas erected in the neighbourhood of
Pekin, and that resemble each other very closely, the base of these Columns
are built of white marble very elaborately carved, and all bearing an
impress of the same idolatrous worship.
As our photograph plainly indicates these structures are very much
neglected, and are fast crumbling into decay : As we approach the Capital
from Tung-chow these commanding’s towers are discernable a considerable
distance off and are well calculated to improve the landscape.No. 844, TIEN-NING-SZU PAGODA.
This fine specimen of Chinese architecture in past ages stands in
the extensive plains that supervene between Tung-chow and Pekin, and
is one of its handsomest monuments, as before described it is partly built
of white marble, and richly carved, the huge slabs of handsome stone work
scattered around it is evidence of the former existence of a very elaborate
entrance, and other ornamental appendages, but neglect, and ruin seem to
pertain here as elsewhere to all the national erections whether for ornament
or use.
845, HWANG-HAI-LOW BRIDGE
neglect which is so apparent in the Buddhist Towers.
This water-way is a branch of the Grand Canal, and is celebrated for
supplying a sort of white bait. Again we see the same appearence ofNo. 847, TIEN-NING-SZU PAGODA.
We have here selected a more distant view than the preceding two
of the same structure, with the object of introducing an accompanying
tower of smaller size, the base less ornamental is composed of bricks
intermixed with white marble. These ornamental columns are very
numerous in the plains of Pekin, while further on the hills are enriched by
many of unique form, quite neglected by the natives, but very interesting
to Foreigners.No. 848, SOUTH GATE PEKIN.
In this view we have the south wall and south-east entrance called
the Tung-ping-mun ; this gateway which is close to the right of the tower
is entered by travellers from the town of Tung-chow and leads to the out-
side or Chinese city from which there is another entrance gate through a
second wall that separates it from the Tartar city, these walls are well built
of solid masonry : On the road which is formed on the top, weeds of a
pleasant odour are permitted to grow abundantly, and there is a complete
absence of guns.
The third or Imperial city is again walled in from the Tartar city
and none but the banner men or immediate followers of the Emperor are
permitted to enter it, for this reason these Imperial precincts are also
known as the prohibited city.No. 849, THE OBSERVATORY PEKIN.
These fine bronzes were erected by the j esuits on the walls of the
Chinese city about 200 years ago, and although possessing in addition to
their scientific uses great merit as works of art, they are quite neglected
and unused. The celestial globe measures 7 feet in diameter, the various
constellations are represented by small copper stars of different magni-
tudes.No. 850, THE OBSERVATORY PEKIN.
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No. 851, THE OBSERVATORY PEKIN.
Iii the court yard which leads to that part of the wall on which the I the course and sizes of the various planets, it is made of copper bronze, and
fore-going bronzes are, is erected this armillary sphere used in ascertaining | beautifully adjusted on its support.

No. 852, THE OBSERVATORY PEKIN.
To to other side and in the same court yard as the armillary sphere I well known Chinese Dragon, and are fine specimens of early art.
the above astrolobe is situated, the bronze supports are in the form of the |
No. 853,
The Imperial palace grounds occupy a central position in the Tartar
City, and none but banner, men or immediate-followers of the Imperial
house hold are permitted to enter its enclosure the visitor to the capital must
be satisfied with such views of it as are to be had from the outside, our view
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gives a portion of one of the pavilions and a Buddhist shrine built on a
high mound, a very handsome bridge of white marble spans, the lake and
completes a fine landscape.
No. 854, PEKIN.
The Imperial park is very extensive and in this view we have another I and red in parts these being the Imperial colours,
portion of it, the pavilions are roofed with yellow tiles and painted green |‘ NX:


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In this illustration we have another view of the Imperial palace
grounds, lake, and temple.
These grounds are situated inside the walls the circumference of the
city being computed as 14 miles round the N. City, and 10 miles round
the South City, the outside wall has a circumference of about 21 miles.
856, PEKIN.
This shrine built after the same style as those of India is said to
contain one of Buddhists teeth, in consequence of which those in charge
of the premises are somewhat conceited, and will be certain to acquaint
strangers of this sacred advantage to their temple.No. 857, AUDIENCE HALL : PEKIN.
After much wrangling the Foreign Ministers enjoyed the honour of
a reception here in 1875, the tiles of the roof are yellow and portions of
the wood work, are painted red and green, the steps and balustrade are
composed of white marble and enjoy the exception of being free from
weeds.No. 858, THE DRAGON THRONE PEKIN.
The Imperial throne of the “ Son of Heaven,” is here illustrated but
unfortunately without its august occupant, the chair is of black Canton
wood or ebony handsomely carved and gilt, the cushion is covered with
dark blue satin, on each side of the chair is placed a fan cut and painted
to represent the feathers of a bird ; the large cases one on either side are
said to contain robes of state and the whole of these articles are appropri-
ately backed up by a magnificently constructed screen very richly gilt, and
having the usual quaint carvings of Dragons and other monsters with very
large staring eyes.This circular temple is situated in an extensive enclosure neglected and I roofs, the terraces and pavements are of white marble but the building
seemingly uncared for, weeds growing luxuriantly from basement to | itself is composed of wood in the universal style of Chinese workmanship. °No. 860, TEMPLE OF LIGHT PEKIN.
Like most other of the Chinese temples all the elaborate and sub-
stancial portion of this structure is confined to the basement which consists
of two well built circular terraces one above the other composed of white
marble, the whole is however thickly covered with weeds.No. 861, TEMPLE OF LIGHT PEKIN.
In this view is represented the principal hall of the temple which is to
the rear of the circular hall and approached by an avenue pleasantly shad-
ed with trees, in this portion of the premises is situated dwelling apart-
ments where hospitable entertainment may be secured by distinguished
travellers who have taken care to bring their own supplies with them and
are equally well prepared to remunerate the liberality of their hosts.No. 862, A PEKIN CART.
These primitive conveyances are without springs, and for long journeys
are generally furnished with two ponies or mules yoked in tandem fashion,
none but those who have experienced travelling in these barbarous vehicles
can realize the horrors of its joltings, Irish jaunting cars have the nearest
approach to the motion, but any one fresh from the luxuries of a London
handsome cab, or a Paris voiture, will probably decide to run by its side
rather than run the risk of dislocating a limb, or injuring their spine in its
locomotion over the deep ruts of a celestial highway.No. 863,
Ornamental archways are very numerous not only in the cities of
China, bnt also in small villages and country places : These structures
are called Pas-lou, and are erected as honorary memorials to the memory
of virtuous widows, or virgins ; Hue when writing of these arches says.
“At Nmgpo, a celebrated seaport in the province of Tche-kiang, there is
a long street entirely composed of such monuments, all of stone and of a
rich and majestic architecture. The beauty of the sculptures has excited
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the admiration of all Europeans who have seen them ; in 1842 when the
English took the town, there was some talk of their carrying off these
triumphal arches, and making with them a complete Chinese street in
London.” Those who bear in mind the history of the “Elgin marbles,”
will have no hesitation in giving credence to the Abbes sarcastic remarks
upon English eccentricity.Vi.
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This Buddhist shrine, sometimes called the white pagoda is built on | which leads to a landing pier, and there are several good sized pavilions as
an Island of the lake within the Imperial park enclosure. Close to the
waters edge, there is a small but handsome bridge composed of white marble,
No. 865, PEKIN.
It is no easy matter to get views in the northern capital, the people
are very inquisitive, and will sometimes resort to the playful pastime of
stone throwing, or by crowding around the Photographers dark tent they
will quite obscure the light with their interesting countenances, for these
reasons the assistance of a foreign constable is sometimes necessary to keep
the crowds back.
The large Chinese characters painted on the wall and so prominent
in the view, is an announcement of the good things procurable at the
restaurant, that adjoins it.
The white pagoda is in the middle distance.No. 866,
It is now the wet season in the capital, and in lieu of the clouds of
dust that prevail during the dry weather, a soft thick mud covers the
streets formed into deep tramways by the wheels of the carts ; the shop
fronts are gorgeous with paint, and gilding, but all these houses have more (
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the appearance of temporary shanties than the settled abodes and stores, of
a great city
The street here selected as a type of the rest is called Loo-mau-szu,
and is in the Tartar city.No. 867,
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We have here a view of the street that divides the Chinese city into
north and south ; it is one of the principal thoroughfares, and exhibits
very fine specimens of native shop fronts all very handsomely carved and
gilt : Unlike most other cities of China these streets are very w*ide, but
manF of them are very much naProwed by tents, and other temporary
erections, built for the accomodation of a poorer class of tradespeople whose
sundry wares are well spread about to tempt the passers by ; many of the
foot passengers are necessarily lost from our illustration, but the camera
has secured some rather good specimens of the city vehicles, these are built
more for durability than ease.868, PEKIN
absence of any regular body of police to keep order, and protect the public ;
but the Chinese are naturally law abiding and hence none miss or desire
them ; a greater want will be experienced in the absence of any official
appointed to look after the sanitary arrangements of the city and to keep
the road ways repaired.
This view illustrates a narrower and less important street, than the
foregoing ; the shop in the right hand corner of the view is a hat manu-
factory, and a sign indicative of the occupation is suspended overhead.
It may not be difficult to observe from our views the great deficiency
there is in lighting and a paving all the streets of the capital, and a seemingNo. 869, PEKIN.
View of a portion of the Imperial palace, with the moat in the foreground.








870, PEKIN.
We have in this view the back of the Imperial palace and groundsNo. 871,
This is a fine specimen of art and the desolation of its surroundings
show it up to much advantage ; it is needless to say this bridge is strictly
Chinese, for where else can we find the eccentric, and the curious, if
not in the Central Kingdom, and amongst the sons of Han. There
is nothing in this view we would like to see altered, and could not
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spare even the solitary celestal whose figure is the apex of it all, nor the
little tuft of grass, nor the water lily, that relieves the smooth if not clear
water of the lake ; it is these trifles of nature to which art attaches so much
importance as best suited to show up, and ornament, its best works ; the
bridge is called Lu-kow, and is in the plain close to Wan-shou-shan.No. 872, PEKIN.
The plains in the vicinity of the Emperors summer palace are rich
with handsome monuments, and none are more perfect than this suburb
brige of seventeen arches.
The ruins of the palace so well known to foreigners as Wan-shou-shan,
may be observed on a distant knoll, that rises in the rig t an si e o t e
view
No. 873, PEKIN.
In this we have another of the interesting monuments of the plains of
Wan-shou-shan, it is composed of bronze, and rests on a handsome pedestal
of white marble.No. 874, PEKIN.
We have here a different view of the bronze cow, from the one given in No. 873.No. 875, PEKIN.
Approaching the palace by the lake, the next object that arrests atten-
tion is this fine marble terrace, which encloses the grounds ; from this spot
there is also a good view of the distant hills, with pagodas on the summits
of two ; half way down one of them, may also be observed a Chinese grave
called the horse shoe, or omega shape, from its resemblance to the Greek
letter omega.No. 876,
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Entering the palace grounds, the visitor by ascending one side of the
eminence, gets to a fine commanding point overlooking the adjacent plains,
and will not fail to observe this small shrine, which being constructed of
bronze goes by the appellation of the bronze temple.No. 877,
The accompanying is a view of a temple crowning the hill, and form-
ing the apex of the numerous buildings of the palace of Wan-shou-shan, it
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is composed in great part of bright yellow tiles, and is richly carved.85 55 M
No. 878,
The ruins of this palace are also known to Foreigners as Yuen-ming-
yuen, which has been interpreted as, “ round bright garden,” this place is
about 10 miles from Pekin ; it was bombarded by the British in the year
1860 and has since that time remained in ruins, its situation is very beautiful,
and the grounds extensive. The writer of a grotesque balad which is well
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WAN-SHOU-SHAN PALACE.
known to residents in China refers to this locality in his opening verse :—
u In Yuen-ming-yuen, all gaily arrayed
In Malachite kirtles and slippers of jade,
4 Neath the wide-spreading tea-tree fair damsels are seen
All singing to Joss on the soft candareen.583555X802
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Several of the small pavilions escaped the destructive bombardment of
I860 ; nearly all of which like the main buildings are roofed with yellow
879, WAN-SHOU-SHAN.
| glazed tiles. In the centre there is a commemorative tablet.« 1'1 ffi * LU & EE
No. 880, YU-CH’UAN-SHAN.
This hill and monument is in the same plain as Wan-shou-shan and is decernable from the Imperial park and lake.f
No. 881, YU-CH’UAN-SHAN.
This hill is also descernable from Wan-shou-shan. The pagoda consists of seven stories very plain in its structure.



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No. 882, YU-CH’UAN-SHAN.
In this portion of the palace grounds there is a spring celebrated for I Empire, the Imperial household has its supply from this neighbourhood,
the purity of its water, and as the water in Pekin is about the worst in theNo. 883, PAO-TSANG-TSU.
In the neighbourhood of Wan-shou-shan.W	fa
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PAO-TSANG-TSU.
This pavilion is the residence of Eunuchs who having grown old in the I of the place.
I mperial service are sent here to end their days in the quiet and retirement | country.
From its elevated situation there is a fine view of theH	$5 M h' $ in 4E
No. 885, WOO-FA-TSU TEMPLE.
. r^’ie Temple of the Sleeping Buddah has some celebrity in northern	ruins of the summer palace, our illustration gives one of its handsomest
China, and is kept in tolerable repair ; it is within an easy distance from	arches.
1 uen-ming-yuen, and may be visited either going to, or returning from the® a ® * e > »
No. 886, WOO-FA-TSU TEMPLE.
We have here one of the many court-yards of the temple, very snugly
situated at the base of a thickly wooded knoll, this building is called the
Silent Chamber; the baluster round the pond is composed of white marble
and is handsomely carved, the water lily (the root of which is edible and
largely consumed by the Chinese,) may be observed growing on its
surface.X FJ + =. ft > « W
No. 887, THE SLEEPING BUDDAH.
Here we have the sleeping God, with all the paraphernnalia of idolatrous worship ; the reclining figure measures twenty-four feet in length.Fl 9 =. % 9 & 41- tfi ®
No. 888, PI-YUEN-TSZU TEMPLE.
Buddhist temples are very numerous in the neighbourhood of the	a slight elevation of the plain, and consists of several court yards in some
capital, this temple is one of the most important in China, and possesses	of which are very handsome shrines, and pagodas.
ample accomodation for entertaining Travellers, and Pilgrims, it is built onpi ® h « e *b w st «
No. 889, PI-YUEN-TSZU TEMPLE.
There are numerous court yards and avenues in this temple, or	I white marble some of these arches or pas-lou are in part composed of brick
monastery most of which are embellished with richly carved structures of	| and this illustration gives one of them.J® £ij S	A £ W 3= S H
No. 890, PLYUEN-TSZU TEMPLE.
Handsome sculptures like the accompanying abound in this temple is a familier object to Travellers in all parts of the Chinese Empire and
and illustrate events of Buddha’s life.	may be seen at the entrance gates of Ya-muns as well as temples.
The stone monster with a wide gaping mouth and large staring eyesNo. 891, PI-YUEN-TSZU TEMPLE.
e small pax ilion in the centre of this court yard contains a commemorative tablet to Ch’ien-lung, the pavement and approach are composed of white marble.A &IJ	® $ ft w
No. 892, PI-YUEN-TSZU TEMPLE.
This is a portion of a suPerb avenne containing the finest sculpture of
the temple, it leads through several arches, and over some small bridges, to
a large marble pagoda elaborately carved with illustrations of the life of
Buddha.
The religion of Buddha is very popular in China and was introduced
into the country from India early in the first century of the Christian era.
The Monks living in this monastery appear to lead quiet and harmless
lives, and judging from the appearance of neglect of even their finest temples
they are also very lazy.3t
No. 893. PI-YUEN-TSZU TEMPLE.
As we enter the first gateway of this Buddhist temple, a fine long
avenue stretches out before us leading to flights of steps and the grand
central pagoda.
Buddha is known to the Chinese by the name of Fo, and is stated by
several writers to have been born as early as the year 9GO B.C. In his
childhood he was recognised as a divine person and is said to have miracu-
lously disappeared when 84 years of age.H 9 Z « W 3L 9 »
No. 894, PI-YUEN-TSZU TEMPLE.
Built on a plateau and commanding a fine view of the sorrounding
country the Monks of this Monastery are pleasantly housed.
Our view gives the entrance gate
and the first terrace.No. 895, PI-YUEN-TSZU TEMPLE.
There are so many handsome buildings in this monastery that
court yard and its hall are apt to be left unnoticed theyare however of
some consequence, and a visitor will find much to interest him.» ft ffi »	® ft
No. 896, PI-YUEN-TSZU TEMPLE.
This court is well shaded with trees, and is a fitting site for this
pavilion which is called Ch’ien-lungs Tea house, there are reception rooms
for visitors close by, with pleasant cool retreats from the glare and heat of
the sun, romantic looking little walks lead round rugged points of
artificial rocks which are brought very prominently out by the clear azure
of the sky, and a group of bamboos, or a tiny temple, here and there break
the sameness and relieve their barrenness.2f£ n == s
No. 897, PI-YUEN-TSZU TEMPLE.
Continuing our illustrations of this Buddhist monastery the accom-	I	contains the tablet of Ch’ien-lung ,who lived in the year a. d. 1736.
panying pavilion is noteworthy, not only as making a good view, but as it	|HR >	& fl IM
898, PI-YUEN-TSZU TEMPLE.
TO DEIFY ERROR AND TO ADORE VAIN THINGS.”
‘ Novum Orgqnum?
Buddhist temples in China still retain the characteristic of their origin
in the form of their minarets and motley carvings. Many of these carvings
are excellent in design and execution, when we remember the probable
early period of their erection.
These towers are constructed of white marble, and are placed on the
most elevated site of the temple.899, PI-YUEN-TSZU TEMPLE.
Well sorrounded by dark foliage this beautiful structure of white
marble shows out to much advantage Theological writers when reviewing
the religion of Buddha point out its close resemblance to Christianity °
Bacon writing his Essay on Superstition probably had the fact in
yew when penning the lines:—Again superstition without a veil is a
deformed thing; for as it addeth deformity to an Ape to be so like a Man •
so the similitude of superstition to religion makes it the more deformed ” ’® - Uj * I Hi M fl » ® £■	9 » ffi «l- ® « 41
No. 900. VALLEY OF PLYUEN-TSZU.
The Monks of China like those nearer home don’t seem to be quite
indifferent to the picturesque, the view of this charming valley completes
our illustrations of Pi-Yuen-tszue monastery.k s s n ft a a z w ia = + a s «
No. 901, THE MING TOMBS.
The tombs are four good days journey from the metropolis and are buried : those that followed are buried here.
similar in every respect to those in the plains near the southern capital of	This avenue of stone animals is one of the ancient approaches to the
Nankin, where the founder of the Ming dynasty and his son are both tombs.No. 902, THE
Another approach to the tombs is an avenue of stone men, all simi-
larly carved in the garb of Warriors grasping the hilt of a sword with one
hand, and a baton with the other.
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When we consider that the Ming Dynasty reigned in China between
the years 1368 to 1644, the freshness of some of these sculptured figures
is surprising, exposed as they are to the full force of the weather.No. 903, THE MING TOMBS.
Similar stone tablets to this are erected in the plains of Nankin where I represent a tortoise.
Hitng-wa the founder of the Ming Dynasty is buried, the base is carved to |

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No. 904, THE MING TOMBS.
Entrance pavilion to the tombs of the Ming (i.e. bright) dynasty.
The founder of this Imperial line and his grand-son are buried in the tombs near Nankin on the river Yang-tsze-kiang.
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No. 905, THE MING TOMBS.
An exterior view of Yung-lo’s Mausoleum who was the third monarch of the Ming Dynasty.No. 906, THE MING TOMBS.
J? rom 1 oung-lo s tomb there is a good view of the Valley ; the hills in the distance rising into rugged and sharp peaks.No. 907, THE MING TOMBS.
Entering the first Court yard the Visitor is only separated from the great hall of Yung-lo’s tomb by this pavilion® a * a & a * - ®	» w ft ® ® a s a s # a
No. 908, THE MING TOMBS.
Having passed through the first pavilion the Visitor is in view of the I The triple baluster is composed of white marble,
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No. 909, THE MING TOMBS.
The Mausoleum of Yung-lo, a strong tower of thick masonry is partly I Yung-lo is also known in Chinese history as Ch’eng-Tsu, he reigned in
sorrounded with foliage.	| the year A.D. 1403 and was the third reigning prince of the Ming Dynasty.No. 910, THE MING TOMBS.
We have here another view of Yung-lo’s Mausoleum.
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as the famdiS^Joss hlZe ”S'10S	* C°nStrUCted after the same fashion wooden pillars. In front of the sepulchral structure there is a carved bench
The roof is handsomely carved and painted and is supported by plain sticls^1’0^ “ ““h*6	*0	foreiSnera
I	No. 912, WAN-SHOU-SHAN.
I	Resuming our illustrations of Yuen-ming-yuen or the Emperor’s summer palace we give in this a view of a small tea-pavilion situated in the palace grounds.
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No. 913,	WAN-SHOU-SHAN.
This pavilion is built close to a pond that is completely choked up with tion and as they are generaly neglected a rank vegetation springs up from them
exhaling most unpleasant odours during the hot season, this however seems in
These ponds are the usual accompaniment of buildings built for recrea- no way to affect the nasal organ of celestials.Our selection of this small bridge was made as affording a capital idea
of a style very common in China and that may be seen in almost any of the
small hamlets.
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No. 915, WAN-SHOU-SHAN.
This leads to one of the imperial pavilions in the grounds of Yuen-ming-
yuen and is roofed in from the rain, or heat of the sun ; the tiles are glazed
yellow that being the imperial colour.e ai it ® ft	ft
No. 916, THE TEMPLE OF HEAVEN, PEKIN.
This handsome rotunda is the most noteworthy of any of the edifices in
China, it is built on the top tier of three circular terraces that form an elegant
base for the grand dome ; these terraces are eighteen feet wide and are reached
by three flights of steps having handsome balustrades of elaborately carved
marble, on the apex of the triple roof is placed a gilt ball. The height of the
pavilion to the top of this ball is a trifle under one hundred feet.
In the interior of the building there is a tablet to Yuh-hwang-shan-ti on
each side of which there are placed handsomely carved chairs.& J5 SiJ ® W ® ® 55 » Jii
No. 917, THE TEMPLE OF HEAVEN, PEKIN.
In this is given a general view of the Imperial Temple.No. 918, THE ALTAR OF HEAVEN, PEKIN.
dome The	CirCUlar and bUilt hl teiTaCeS Uke th<3 baSe °f the grMd a bull°Ck’ tWs °fferin” is Presided over b7 thc Eniperor in person who also
’ Near this Altar there is an immense furnace where is annually consumed the Im“eri5 He^ns’’ C°nneCti°n	°f “ Supreme Ruler °fPI ft ft M M 51 Js E Fl « B « R «
No. 919, PEKIN.
View of the Sen-Bao-Moon showing the entrance gate to the Audience I precinct of the imperial palace, the gateway is jealously guarded against the
hall for receiving the visits of Civil and Military functionaries, this being the | entrance of all foreigners.No.
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The new premises of the German Legation were not built with
pretension to architectural effect but more in keeping with the general style of | residence.
i and sufficient foreign accessories to make it a comfortablew 0
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No. 921,
The astonishing indifference of the Chinese authorites to the state of the
roads in and about the imperial city is here well illustrated, in portions of this
vast metropolis the ravages of time is such as leaves the appearance of its having
suffered a recent bombardment.
Apathetic by nature and education the celestial citizen traverses its
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neglected streets apparently quite regardless of the inconvenience caused by the
inequality of the roads ; here and there, a fallen slab may obstruct the direct
route but as it is nobody’s business to remove the obstacle each driver guides
his vehicle by it as best he may.
The E^ritish Legation is situated on this ruinous highway.ft ® fl W « 4* M «
No. 922,
The several European Legations are situated in close proximity in the
Tartar division of the Capital.
This street leads from the creek, on the bank of which is built the British
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Legation and contains the French, German, and Belgian Legations ; Russia,
Austria, Italy, Spain, the United States of America, Peru, and Japan, have also
resident representatives.No. 923,
The traffic from the capital to and from the plains of Manchuria and
Mongolia is conducted by Transport Camels.	conWved to
° By means of thei animals large qnantites of Buck Tea is conveyed to
remote districts ; compressed into this form tea passes as money with the
nomadic tribes.
PEKIN.
Pleasant little groups of traders are constantly to be met with on the
road, wSn they make a hall, a camp being formed the camels are ranged round
it in the form of a circle guarded by large shaggy and ferocious dogs.
The people themselves are of a kindly disposition and are most
hospitable.
No. 924, FOREIGN MINISTERS, PEKIN.
REPRESENTING THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES.
America.
Austria.
Spain.
Japan.
Germany.
Russia.
France.
Gt. Britain.
Belgium.
Peru.No. 925, FOREIGN MINISTERS, PEKIN.
REPRESENTING THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES.
Belgium.
Gt. Britain.
America.
Peru.
Austria.
Japan.
Spain.
Germany.
Russia.
France.ii1,	t J s ;s a 6 O
No. 926, PEKIN.
II. E. Sir Thos. Francis Wade, British Minister to the Court of Pekin, and members of the Legation.i	g
No. 928, THE BRITISH LEGATION PEKIN.
The convention of peace between China and Great Britian was signed at I power to have a resident Representative in the celestial capital. This is a view
Pekin on October the 25th 1860 as a formal recognition of the right of the latter | of the entrance to the offices and dwelling house of the British Legation.No. 929, THE BRITISH LEGATION PEKIN
Is built so as to form several compounds or court yards after the universal I style of Chinese Ya-muns, but without the ponds that are so inseparable >rom
| native houses of a pretensions kind.No. 930, PEKIN.
H. E. Sir Thos. Francis Wade, K.C.B., and a group of his servants photographed in the Legation compound 1879.tHKIi r