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Beijing & The Great Wall of China March 20 - 24, 2003 Kris and I have always wanted to visit Beijing, and as it is in such close proximity to Tokyo (3 hours), we knew it had to be one of our Asian Adventures. We lucked out and were accompanied by our Chinese speaking friend Paul and our Kanji reading friend Haruka. Beijing turned out to be a beautiful, prosperous city, while still maintaining the old world charm. This city is definitely one to watch in the future. We both loved our trip, and suggest that all should add it to their travel list. In the meantime, please enjoy this photo journal. (Click on picture for larger view)
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 We began our tour at Tiananmen Square. The world's largest public square and scene of the deadly student demonstration in 1989.
Outer courtyard of the Forbidden City
Interior of one of the Forbidden city temples
Forbidden city courtyard
Temple of Heaven - considered best example of Ming architecture
Summer Palace - playground for the imperial court
Long Corridor in the Summer Palace
The Great Wall of China
Beijing street lined with food vendors
or how about scorpion or silkworm kabobs?
We enjoyed many fabulous meals, especially with Paul as our interpreter. Here we enjoy "Hot Pot". You cook the meat in the vegetable soup, and then dip it in a spicy sauce. |
 Entrance gate to the Forbidden City. It was from here, in 1949, that Mao stood overlooking the square and proclaimed the People's Republic
Inside the Forbidden City
The Forbidden city is HUGE, covering 720,000 sq. ft. with 800 buildings
Imperial Garden in the Forbidden City
The Emperor came here to pray and make sacrifices for good harvests
Summer Palace
Gate at the Summer Palace
The Great Wall of China
Anyone want a squid kabob?
Maybe you prefer seahorses or grasshoppers?
In Beijing the toilets are rated!
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