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Old Beijing, once surrounded by massive city walls and nine towering gates, is now encircled by a modern subway and a major expressway, the Second Ring Road, 231⁄2 km (141⁄2 miles) around.
The deep blue rug is emblazoned with a full-color Presidential Seal encircled by fifty white stars.
An example of the fusion of religions prevalent in Nepal, the inner temple to this Bodhisattva is encircled by Buddhist prayer wheels, while Hindu images are mounted on pedestals.
The temple, constructed around a.d. 500, is encircled by monasteries, shops, and lodges for pilgrims.
The tank is encircled by small sculptured deities and coiled snakes.