A couple of weeks ago I took a trip to the Temple of Heaven with my classmates. The Temple of Heaven is a group of Taoist buildings located in the southeast corner of Beijing. The Temple was used by Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to pray for good harvests and to give thanks …
So I told a little white lie. This post will be about the Forbidden City and my next post will introduce my School and classmates. Last week I went to the Forbidden City with my class. The Forbidden City is located in the centre of Beijing on the south side of Tiananmen Square. The City …
To get around Beijing you have four basic options: Walk, Drive, Bike, and Public Transportation. Walking: Beijing is a massive city, so while walking is a good option in a given neighborhood or area, it is not a real option to get between different areas. Driving: Beijing is set-up with a series of six ring roads …
I’m going to start a list of ‘Things You Should Know’. It will begin with a few fun facts then gradually give you, the reader, a better sense of what life is like in China and, more specifically, Beijing. If you would like further information about anything on the list or would like something added …