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  • Robbo on Tour

    Chairman Mao's Mausoleum | Nov 20 06'

    by Robbo on Tour a 25 year old male from Bognor Regis, on vacation in Beijing

    "TACKY, CREEPY, WEIRD!"

    On several of the days i spent in Beijing we often discussed going to see Chairman Mao's pickled corpse situated to the south side of Tia... Continue reading »

  • Batstar

    The City Should Be Forbidden! | Dec 25 06'

    by Batstar a 29 year old female traveling as a couple from Melbourne, on vacation in Beijing

    "Our initial thoughts on entering were, "Oh, my god! This place is huge!" Like massive! "

    After a reasonably big night, we still managed to get up early as today is our last day in Beijing before our much anticipated trip on the Trans-Si... Continue reading »

  • Sara FJ Brayshaw

    The Great Wall, a Communist regime and eating centipede! | Dec 16 06'

    by Sara FJ Brayshaw a 24 year old female from Susami, on vacation in Beijing

    I'm going to have to summon all my strength to write this update...wish me luck! First of all let me wish you all "HAPPY NEW YEAR" or whatever the... Continue reading »

  • Carl and Andrea

    Beijing | Apr 19 07'

    by Carl and Andrea a male traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Beijing

    Our first taste of the Chinese train system was a soft sleeper. First class in western talk. It consisted of 4 beds in a small cabin. The journey w... Continue reading »

  • Maddox

    First stop in Peking | Nov 09 06'

    by Maddox a male from Portugal, on vacation in Beijing

    A crowded, awsome city...bikes are replaced by motorbikes, traffic is chaotic, people are moving all the time Continue reading »

  • Andrew and Jessica

    Funny Signs | Jul 04 07'

    by Andrew and Jessica a 26 year old male traveling as a couple from Dunedin, on vacation in Beijing

    The Chinese Government has been putting great effort into getting Beijing ready for the 2008 Olympics. This includes major upgrades of the main cul... Continue reading »

  • Steve & Lea

    Every meal is Yum Cha in Beijing | Jun 30 07'

    by Steve & Lea a 29 year old male traveling as a couple from Melbourne, on vacation in Beijing

    "Did you know... Beijing means "northern capital""

    Highlights of BeijingFirst and foremost, we would like to spend some time raving about the food in Beijing. Dumplings, Peking Duck and other delica... Continue reading »

  • hlieber

    Day 2 - Thursday | Jan 23 08'

    by hlieber a 62 year old male traveling as a couple from Solon, on vacation in Beijing

    We are up this first morning and getting ready for the delicious breakfast buffet and 1/2 day tour.  It's in the high 20's today.Our... Continue reading »

  • Syerah

    Day 1: Arrival in Beijing | Aug 21 06'

    by Syerah a female from Toronto, on vacation in Beijing

    "As I pushed my way through the enormous revolving doors - that same pang of hypocrisy returned to taunt me"

    August 22, 2006Instead of taking a direct flight from Toronto to Beijing, I decided to go via Vancouver and take a couple of days stopover in Vanco... Continue reading »

  • Globally Speaking

    From the land of Mao | Sep 02 06'

    by Globally Speaking a female traveling as a couple from Chicago, on vacation in Beijing

    Ni Hao Friends and Family!Well after a very long flight (12 hours) we arrived in Beijing!  The flight was thankfully very uneventful and thank... Continue reading »

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