Beijing: Touring and the Olympics

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November 4th 2008

Published: January 29th 2009

It was the great thinker, Confucius, that said: "when a friend comes from afar, is that not delightful?". The people of Beijing really took those words to heart surpassing themselves by showing extraordinary hospitality and offering an unforgettable welcome during the 2008 Olympics. As soon as we alighted from our train at Beijing Railway Station, there was a veritable taskforce of English-speakin... Read Full Entry

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Gnarled tree inside Kongmiao Confucian Temple, Beijing

Gnarled tree inside Kongmiao Confucian Temple, Beijing

Gnarled tree inside Kongmiao Confucian Temple, Beijing

Statue of Buddha at The White Pagoda Temple, Beijing

Statue of Buddha at The White Pagoda Temple, Beijing

Statue of Buddha at The White Pagoda Temple, Beijing

At one of Beijing's many beautiful gardens - Beihai Park, I think!

At one of Beijing's many beautiful gardens - Beihai Park, I think!

At one of Beijing's many beautiful gardens - Beihai Park, I think!

Check out those golden locks :)

Ming Dynasty South East Corner City Watchtower (Dongnan Jiaolou), part of Ming City Wall Ruins Park

Ming Dynasty South East Corner City Watchtower (Dongnan Jiaolou), part of Ming City Wall Ruins Park

Ming Dynasty South East Corner City Watchtower (Dongnan Jiaolou), part of Ming City Wall Ruins Park

Decorated eaves of the South East Corner City Watchtower Roof

Decorated eaves of the South East Corner City Watchtower Roof

Decorated eaves of the South East Corner City Watchtower Roof

I love how the eaves (I think that's the correct roofing term) have been decorated with large bulging eyes - it is a Watchtower after all!

Tiananmen Square, Beijing

Tiananmen Square, Beijing

Tiananmen Square, Beijing

It's big!

Soldiers at Tiananmen Square, Beijing

Soldiers at Tiananmen Square, Beijing

Soldiers at Tiananmen Square, Beijing

Portrait of Mao Zedong displayed at Tiananmen Gate

Portrait of Mao Zedong displayed at Tiananmen Gate

Portrait of Mao Zedong displayed at Tiananmen Gate

Wangfujing's snack street, Beijing

Wangfujing's snack street, Beijing

Wangfujing's snack street, Beijing

Some of the exotic delicacies served on sticks at Wangfujing's snack street

Some of the exotic delicacies served on sticks at Wangfujing's snack street

Some of the exotic delicacies served on sticks at Wangfujing's snack street

Kerry and Sarra embracing local culture with traditional Chinese fans

Kerry and Sarra embracing local culture with traditional Chinese fans

Kerry and Sarra embracing local culture with traditional Chinese fans

Locals insist on having their pic taken with Kerry

Locals insist on having their pic taken with Kerry

Locals insist on having their pic taken with Kerry

Only the wee boy could speak English. He was very sweet and his father and mother (not pictured) were very proud.

Me with the Volunteer Taskforce at Beijing Central Train Station

Me with the Volunteer Taskforce at Beijing Central Train Station

Me with the Volunteer Taskforce at Beijing Central Train Station

These guys were absolute lifesavers!!

Some of the lovely staff at the Sanlitun Hostel

Some of the lovely staff at the Sanlitun Hostel

Some of the lovely staff at the Sanlitun Hostel

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