After taking an oddly short ride in a taxi, bShavar/b and I discovered this popular spot was right behind our hotel. As usual, the landscaping and horticulture of the park was enchanting. The Chinese take great pride in their gardens. ... Beautiful old statues , pagodas, and bestates/b dotted the hillside--a temple looks down at us from the rock ledge. It is so liberating to take a few steps from the hustle and bustle of civilization to be instantly transported back in time. ...
