I've been home for over a week now and it has been absolutely wonderful. I still have pictures from the last week in China, though, that I want to share with you all.
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In Pingyao there were several famous temples including Confucian, Daoist, and one for the city god. The buildings themselves were much more ornate than the other buildings, especially their roofs which included glazed tiles.
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| Dragon Gate: jumping over the threshold is supposed to bring good luck. |
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| The walkway is lined with the animals of the zodiac, each with its own fountain. |
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| Drum tower. |
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| Bell tower. |
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| Gargoyle equivalent. |
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