China
Posts about my trip to China
The Forbidden City in Beijing
Before I begin this post, I’d like to wish some of my friends in China – a belated Happy National Day. For those who don’t know, October 1st was the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. It’s a big celebration in China with a parade across Tiananmen Square in... »
Walking on the Great Wall of China
I spent my second day in Beijing at one of the best places on the planet – The Great Wall of China. If you have only a limited time in Beijing, you must dedicate most of a day to seeing the Great Wall because you really can spend a whole day visiting the wall... »
My first night in Beijing: Visiting the Bird’s Nest and Watercube
After spending most of the afternoon at the Summer Palace, I wanted to cross another thing off my list by seeing the Bird’s Nest and Watercube at night. For those who don’t remember, the Bird’s Nest, also known as Beijing National Stadium, and the Watercube, also known as the National Aquatics Center, are major... »
Wandering around the Summer Palace in Beijing
After visiting the zoo and eating lunch, my Chinese friend and I made our way to the Summer Palace. Prior to my trip to China, I didn’t really know much about the Summer Palace – other than that it is a place I should visit when I come to Beijing. In my friend’s somewhat... »
Exploring the Beijing Zoo
One of the things on my list to see in China was the Beijing Zoo. Before anyone gives me too much of a hard time about visiting a zoo in a different country, there’s a couple reasons I decided to visit the zoo. First, going to a zoo in a foreign country gives... »
