Day 3 was our final day with our private tour guide and driver. The tour company we had worked with offered the flexibility of customizing our itinerary. I've always wanted to visit a Hutong so naturally I requested a Hutong visit. As well, I wanted to explore the art scene in Beijing given the ...
Beijing Day 2: Sacred Way, Ming Tombs, Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China was the number one attraction I was most looking forward to on my first visit to China. The Day 2 itinerary took us a long away from Beijing and it made the most sense to cluster the following attractions into the same day. Since Beijing is notorious for its traffic, our ...
Beijing Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven
Welcome to Beijing, China! This past summer, I finally visited China for the very first time after collecting 43 other countries' stamps in my passport. I was extremely excited to visit a country with such a dynamic history, strong culture and traditions, and the country of my heritage. For my ...