Beijing 2007

by RG Shaw

Wanfunge
Wanfuge (Pavilion of Ten Thousand Happinesses) is the last formal...

The Beijing Subway System
Left Lama Temple to go to TS by subway. It was easy, cheap and I met a...

The Forbidden City Entrance
Had already visited the FC in a past visit so did not do so because of...

Clare buying sugar candy
From merchants on Guianmen Dong Daije. They were very tasteful.

With Clare
At the entrance to the Forbidden City

Clare and the Farmer
This elderly gentleman posed with several tourists and Clare did too.

The Crowne Plaza
This is where I stayed in 2006. It sure beats the Holiday Inn.

Clare on Campus
Clare showing me the sign at the entrance of her university UIBE. 　...

The Dormitory
Walking towards Clare's residence on a brisk Beijing evening

Japanes Restaurant
Had dinner with Clare in a quaint Japanese Restaurant off campus. Her...

Holiday Inn
Leaving Beijing and taking one last look at the forgettable hotel where I...

Beijing Terminal
Quite modern, huge and comfortable.

Leaving Beijing
The airport control towers as we take off at dusk, almost 7 hours late due to...

article published 8/14/2008

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