I was hoping to see the Great Wall from the plane when flying into Beijing because I knew I wouldn't have the time to go out there. I was convinced I would as they say you can see it from space. I was pretty disappointed when I didn't. Maybe I was sitting on the wrong side of the plane...
This is in the Hutongs of Beijing where also our Youth Hostel was located - Saga International Youth Hostel - the best in Beijing, with its great location right in the centre of the city.
This made me totally laugh - an Irish week in Beijing with the yawning guard in front of it.
This was at the summer palace. I think it's very cute, even if that's not its meaning.
The beginning of our cycling tour through Beijing. By far the safest way to get through the city. They totally respect cyclers, unlike in London.
Pre-Olympics, March 2008. The city was in full swing of getting last works done before the Olympics in August. Cleaning up the Hutongs was one of them. We were in Mongolia for only one week and could clearly tell the difference when we came back. Much more work had been done. It was amazing seeing a city transform so quickly.
And getting to the birds nest was still impossible. But I was very happy to have just seen it live.
This was on Easter weekend. We went to the Lama Temple and saw Chinese people celebrating with lots and lots of incense sticks. Amazing! And what a smell!
Nor and I at the Lama temple - it was more to get a picture of the beautiful crafted buildings and roofs - not sure why I didn't take a proper picture of them...
Out and about at night...
This is in the Hutongs of Beijing where also our Youth Hostel was located - Saga International Youth Hostel - the best in Beijing, with its great location right in the centre of the city.
This made me totally laugh - an Irish week in Beijing with the yawning guard in front of it.
This was at the summer palace. I think it's very cute, even if that's not its meaning.
The beginning of our cycling tour through Beijing. By far the safest way to get through the city. They totally respect cyclers, unlike in London.
Pre-Olympics, March 2008. The city was in full swing of getting last works done before the Olympics in August. Cleaning up the Hutongs was one of them. We were in Mongolia for only one week and could clearly tell the difference when we came back. Much more work had been done. It was amazing seeing a city transform so quickly.
And getting to the birds nest was still impossible. But I was very happy to have just seen it live.
This was on Easter weekend. We went to the Lama Temple and saw Chinese people celebrating with lots and lots of incense sticks. Amazing! And what a smell!
Nor and I at the Lama temple - it was more to get a picture of the beautiful crafted buildings and roofs - not sure why I didn't take a proper picture of them...
Out and about at night...
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