A 15-KM hike in the mountains west of Beijing.
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The entrance to the Tanzhe Temple.
Tanzhe Temple is the beginning of the trek.
At 1700 years old, it is older than Beijing.
Huge trees in the central courtyard.
Flows like water.
Bamboo forest.
A pagoda.
Prayer wheel.
We went in spring, so flowers were in bloom.
Spiral incense.
Best wishes.
More incense.
A brand new ancient village.
In a stunning location, of course.
On our way to the abandoned village.
An abandoned home.
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