This is my first trip to China, so I’ve never experienced pre-Olympics Beijing, but my impression is that this city used to be a very different place not so long ago. As far as China has come economically there are still many people who are living below the poverty line, but you wouldn’t know it … Continue reading
snack. disappointment. aha! eat AFTER opening the bag. moral: always read the instructions first.
a cool ceiling. my favorite part of the forbidden city.
In the middle of Beijing, across from the famous Tienanmen Square, lies a massive Chinese national treasure, the Forbidden City complex. Honestly, even though I rented an audio guide, I didn’t actually absorb that much of the history behind this place when I went to visit. I was too focused on the architecture and exhibits, … Continue reading
the metro is so modern and easy to use. you’re never quite sure if it’s smog or just overcast. kfc. as good of a place for a nap, as any. 2011-05-27-beijing
so this was going on while i was in china; exploding watermelons. this is why koreans are afraid to eat food from china.
Here are some helpful hints for visiting the Great Wall. (What not to wear to the Great Wall of China) Even though some sections of the Great Wall of China are easily accessed via ski lift or toboggan ride, walking along the top of the wall can actually be an intense amount of exercise. The … Continue reading
It’s funny how the effectiveness of some adjectives changes over time. I’m sure at one point in history calling something the ‘Great Wall of China’, really led to awe inspiring visions of a wall so massive it can be seen from outer space (btw, it turns out that being able to see the wall from … Continue reading
One day in Beijing I discovered a supermarket that had an amazing sort of salad bar. It was so delicious, but I only ate here once because it was nowhere close to where I was staying. I think every grocery store should have a noodle tofu salad bar! (Whole Foods, do you hear me? This … Continue reading
As much as I loved the three day train ride to Lhasa, in the interest of time and my sanity I decided to fly directly to Beijing for my last week in China. Beijing kind of blew my mind with its modernity. I knew that there had been massive amounts of construction for the 2008 … Continue reading
