Z's trip to Beijing

A few weeks ago my very dear friend Z visited from Hong Kong for the weekend. Although it was a short visit the itinerary was packed. We managed to get in a trip to the Great Wall, some Beiijing Hot Pot, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, hutongs and a Beijing bike ride. 

Welcome to Beijing

Mùtiányù Section of The Great Wall

Our day at the great wall was great! We decided that due to the time constraints we would head up to the wall on the chair lift. Initially we thought we would spend 2 hours on the wall but just before we decided to turn back we realized that we had reach the wild wall section and another hour of hiking was under way. It was a beautiful clear day and the grey snaking wall against the mountain side was stunning. The hike itself definitely had Z and I aching the next morning and the highlight of our day was the toboggan ride back down to the car park.  Z definitely had the toboggan workers jumping out of their chairs as she went screaming down the hill. Mr Cui then drove us back to Beijing for a hot pot and some sightseeing.

The Original Wall

Authentic Beijing Hot Pot

A Beijing Subway Ride

The Forbidden City

On Sunday morning we cycled over to the Forbidden City to join the crowds viewing the ancient palace.

Z's New Hommie In BJ

Goodbye Beijing