Beijing, China The entrance to the Forbidden City. There are five arches, with the one traditionally reserved for the emperor.
Icefields Parkway, Jasper National Park Further south along the Icefields Parkway, there is a section called the Big Bend. It's like a one long switchback for vehicles to get through some significant elevation change. Soon after, I would cross over into Banff National Park.
Sentinel Pass, Banff National Park Sentinel Pass within sight. The pass is immediately to the left of Mt. Temple (the big mountain on center-right). The zig-zag switchbacks to ascend to the pass are visible.