We had a very full day in Beijing, and after going to the Forbidden City (post here), we took a a pedicab ride around a Hutong neighborhood. I think this can sometimes be pretty hokey--and there tons of guys waiting there on bikes for tourists--but our guide was really personable … [Read more...]
The Terracotta Warriors are Awesome: Xi’an, is well, Xi’an
There are lots of amazing sights in China--but I think the Terracotta Warriors are by far the most impressive. They were built for First Emperor Qin, who reigned from 221-210 BC. Yes, they are that old! We saw the exhibit when it came to the National Geographic Museum in … [Read more...]
The Classics of Beijing: Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
As a first-time visitor to China, the "big" sites were all on our list to see. We had arranged our trip through Abercrombie & Kent as a private journey (during their pretty awesome holiday sale), so we had our own guide and itinerary for each day in China. Our tour guide in … [Read more...]
Exploring the Great Wall of China: Five Tips to Enjoy Your Visit
After arriving from the airport the day before, heading to the Great Wall was pretty much the first thing we did in China...for good reason, it's the Great Wall! I had seen an Instagram post the day before about the Great Wall Marathon--and let me say, that is something I … [Read more...]
Quick Update & Hopefully Helpful Reflections on Going to China
We just returned from 10 days in China. I still haven't completely formulated all my thoughts on the experience. I'm thrilled to have seen some of the major sites, but man, China is weird. So much smog. So little sun. So much freaking spitting. So much traffic. So many … [Read more...]
