We leave Beijing today so checked bags needed to be out at 7 am and we were to turn in our room keys and be on the bus at 8 am. After a wonderful seven hours of sleep, I was up about 5 am and used the extra time or organize and pack suitcases and backpack. Before heading out … [Read more...] about China Day 4: Pearl Factory and Summer Palace
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China Day 3: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Beijing Opera
Before walking across the street to Tiananmen Square our group met the wheelchairs with attendants that were requested yesterday. Ten people ended up wanting chairs, but only nine showed up. A solution was found as two ladies ended up sharing one by taking turns. We were on … [Read more...] about China Day 3: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Beijing Opera
China Day 3: Hutong and Temple of Heaven
Today is another full tour of touring with the Beijing hutong, Temple of Heaven, Tienanmen Square, Forbidden City and the Beijing opera. I'm tired just reading the list of sites and sights! It's been hard to adjust to the time here. I went to sleep not long after getting … [Read more...] about China Day 3: Hutong and Temple of Heaven
China Day 2: Great Wall and Cloisonne
Early to bed meant early to rise despite the previous long day of travel. I had the in room coffee with the tea kettle and Nescafe coffee packs that already had creamer and sugar mixed in. One advantage of not having my brother with me is I get two bottles of water and … [Read more...] about China Day 2: Great Wall and Cloisonne
China Day 1: Travel to Beijing
The flight to Beijing was easy; getting to the pre-flight hotel was a journey. Train, Bus, and Uber There weren't trains early enough to get me to the airport by 8 am so I took Amtrak the afternoon before my flights. It was about 2 hours from Oceanside to Union Station in … [Read more...] about China Day 1: Travel to Beijing