My husband and I went to Beijing for their office annual outing. It was fun, hot, tiring and unforgettable. I find Beijing friendlier than Hongkong. I noticed a lot of things there i.e. a lot of Audi cars which is by the way their official government car according to our guide, vast flower pots placed at the sidewalks (really nice), several parks where Chinese commune with each other, several American fast food restaurants (KFC, Mcdonalds) has invaded Beijing, increasing pollution, you can actually see a white dust on cars at the end of the day, medium rise housing which look "homier" than the high rise condominiums at Hongkong.
I would definitely go back to Beijing to bring my kids when they're older, just to check if they can climb the great wall heheh and if I still have the stamina to join them.
Here's my list of 11 things to do if you're in Beijing:
1. Walk from North to South Gate of the Forbidden City
2. Visit the Palace Musuem and see the richest collection of cultural relics in China
3. Watch the Beijing Acrobat Troupe and be amazed
4. Climb the Great Wall and prove you're a true man/woman(?!)
5. Eat peking duck at Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant
6. Buy your own lucky jade
7. People watch at the Summer Palace
8. Go to the Lama Temple and wish for the one thing your heart truly desires : )
9. Go to the Hutong Area and eat home-made dishes at Red Capital Club
10. Haggle like a Chinese and buy souvenirs at the Market (ask 80% discount)
11. Exercise at the park near the Water Cube and Bird's Nest and meet new friends
For more information, visit http://www.bjta.gov.cn/
Have you been to Beijing? What is your most memorable experience?
--Wondermom A.
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