Nicole takes looking cool very seriously
Strolling down Dongzhimen-nei street, it was a bit chilly, but otherwise gorgeous out.
This street is loaded with restaurants, which are packed every single night.
Entrance!
Tour-busses!
Tourists!
Uuuuh. Weird Tibetan yellow garbage can things.
Read me for more info on everything you're seeing.
The place is basically a collection of these halls with various Buddhas representing different virtues or values. You pray to the most appropriate one for your circumstances.
Cool outfit.
There is a whole boatload of incense here. It's part of the offering process.
Fire! Fire! Oh wait, it's supposed to be like that.
Make sure you offer lots of incense.
Spanish tourist!
Rawr goes the scary lion!
On to the next pavilion
The buildings are all quite well decorated.
I have no idea what this says, but it's purdy.
You can't take photos inside, bummer.
Santa dragon?
Getting to the back of the complex. In the main hall here is a 16m (~60') tall golden Buddha. It's huge.
The second ring road is about 10m behind this building.
More reading if you're so inclined.
Incense in action!
Nicole was happy to just stroll around.