You could easily get a bit hung up on the symbolism of this
place, whether it is the blue tiles representing heaven (how
imaginative), the number 9 representing the emperor, squares
representing earth, circles heaven...
On the other hand you could simply marvel
at the amazing details, imposing structures or just wander
around watching the locals playing cards, majong, chess, dancing
around or flying kites, showing off their song birds, writing
poetry (with an oversized brush) waving flags...
There is so much to see that it is well
worth at least half a day, maybe a whole day if you have the
time. But most important of all, do not go on a guided
tour as you will find yourself whisked past the interesting bits
and shepherded around the "important", but somewhat tedious
"cultural" bits. |