The building is the Archery Pavilion and old maps of the palace indicate the grassy area (now the rows of trees) as the Archery Ground. Just beyond the trees are the Hall of Culture and the Hall of Literary Glory.
Many thanks for your picture! i haven't seen so much pictures of beijing before.even though i live in this city many years. Welcom to china! But i think many foreign friends didn't know china very well.i think the best way to konw china is learn his history and culture . my english is very poor.but i hope you can introuduce china to your friends.welcom to china! welcom to beijing!
Thank you for your kindness. China is a beautiful country rich in history.
Perhaps you can find other Beijing photographs to share here on the Keyhole Community. Please feel free to post them here and to add other interesting places that I have not placemarked. (I only placemarked locations in the high-resolution area so did not list the Chaoyang Theatre or many other fun places.)
Chaoyang Acrobats (just to the east of the high-resolution area)