Mancheng Han Tombs Cool Spot to Rest - 6 Baoding was first built in the Song Dynasty and the name "Baoding" was given after the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty made Dadu (Beijing) its capital, because it was very close to Dadu, its meaning is "to protect Dadu and the world" Up to now, Baoding is still called "the South Gate of the Capital" Us old folks stopped here for a few minutes to rest. ⇦ Back to Page 5 On to Page 7 ⇨Hi-Res Pic (221K) Return to Mancheng Han Tombs - Page 1 |