2. The Taj Mahal is on the Yamuna River in Agra,which is in northern India. To many people around the world,Ihe Taj Mahal is a symbol of India. ITS image is in most travel books and brochures. It is open daily from sunrise to sunset.For about 15 rupees,or about Us$.31,anyone can enter this peaceful and quiet place.
3. As you enter,you pass through splendid,silent gardens. From the gardens,you cross a wide and spacious courtyard. Suddenly you see the dome of the main building through a tall,red sandstone gate.From the cool,dark gate,the Taj Mahal seems to float between earth and sky. At daybreak,its white walls glow a rose color. At noon,they blaze white.At dusk,they become dark gray. Many people think the Taj Mahal is most beautiful by the light the full moon. Then,you can feel the romance and mystery of this amazing structure.