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Zhangziajie (The Avatar Forest), Tianmen Mountain, Wulingyuan, China

October 8, 2020 Tianmen Moiuntain, Wulingyuan, Zhangziajie Leave a Comment 1271 Views

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Beijing Olympic Park, DaDong Roast Duck Restaurant, UFO Hot Pot

July 9, 2016 Beijing Olympic Park, Beijing Olympic Stadium, chinese fondue, DaDong Roast Duck Restaurant, UFO Hot Pot Leave a Comment 2726 Views

Last 2 days in Beijing then we will be off to Zhangziajie. Finally made it over to see the amazing buildings inside the Olympic Park, such as the Bird’s Nest and the Bubble. There is a really incredible looking observation tower there as well, but we couldn’t go because it was undergoing construction. We...

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Wangfujing, Pearl Market

May 23, 2016 beijing, camera repair, eating bugs, Pearl Market, street food, Wangfujing Leave a Comment 3351 Views

There’s a funny thing about Beijing. It is so crowded that you need permission to live there. I’m not sure about hotels, but since we were staying AirBNB we were advised by our host that we needed to register at the local police station. It was certainly interesting, and the police officers were not...

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The Great Wall of China, Mutianyu, Hot Pot, Dingling Underground Palace, Dingling Mausoleum of Emperor Zhu Yijun

March 31, 2016 Dingling Mausoleum of Emperor Zhu Yijun, Dingling Underground Palace, Hot Pot, Mutianyu, The Great Wall of China Leave a Comment 3855 Views
Mutianyu Great Wall of China

Took a guided tout to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall today. We didn’t have time to do more sections of the wall but this location was satisfying. The hike up the hill and the wall itself has some very steep sections, so be prepared for some tough hiking. The good news is, you...

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Dumplings, Tiananmen Square, Street Food

March 28, 2016 duck tacos, Dumplings, Tiananmen Square Leave a Comment 2803 Views
Tiananmen Square

Explored our new neighborhood. Tried recommended dumpling place and ordered too much food. No regrets there, everything was so good! Went down to Tiananmen Square and explored the mall across the street. Cool street food there. This is definitely the place you should start in Beijing. Walk around and try some Bao and some...

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Flight to Beijing (Day 21)

March 28, 2016 beijing, tokyo Leave a Comment 2444 Views
Beijing Airport

Flight from Tokyo to Beijing. Took airport express (25 yuan) to main transfer station (I forget the name) and switched to line 2 and walked to our airbnb house. Met crazy local lady on the way who knew our host and she almost got us lost. Went to bed and slept for a lot...

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  • Beijing Olympic Park, DaDong Roast Duck Restaurant, UFO Hot Pot
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  • The Great Wall of China, Mutianyu, Hot Pot, Dingling Underground Palace, Dingling Mausoleum of Emperor Zhu Yijun
  • Dumplings, Tiananmen Square, Street Food

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