We stayed in Beijing during our first few days in China and visited Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, a cloisonne factory, the Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, and an acrobatic show. Of course, we also enjoyed lots of great Chinese food.
Starting a new day from the New Otani Hotel in Beijing. That's John on the left with my mom and dad.
Wahaha: the bottled water with a funny name) of choice throughout our entire China trip. Other "good" water brands included "Robust".
People playing badminton at the Temple of Heaven.
The Temple of Heaven
Felix Wong in Tiananmen Square overlooked by a portrait of Chairman Mao. No I did not buy any Mao watches!
The Forbidden City, which was near Tiananmen Square, without any tanks.
Handcrafting cloisonne at a cloisonne factory.
Even 9000 miles away from home at the Summer Palace, Felix Wong couldn't help but think about rock climbing!
Now at the water at the Summer Palace.
Octagonal door at the Summer Palace.
A chef preparing Peking duck for dinner at "Beijing's best Peking duck restaurant" with our tour group's "Captain Video" filming at the left.
Felix Wong with Mr. Peking Duck himself!
An acrobatic show where the young performers were doing seemingly improbable stunts with amazing accuracy!
A bathroom at the Ming Tombs actually earned a 4-star rating from the Beijing Tourism Administration.
The 4-star bathroom itself, with auto-flush toilets and electric soap dispensers.
No, not the buddha, but rather a statue of an emperor at the Ming Tombs. Must have been a Ming...
