Well, what’s left to do in Beijing? Quite a lot really, and what I would like is to return and spend more time just wandering through the hutongs, taking the underground and buses to various places, exploring in a rickshaw. If I ever return to China, it will have to be as a lone traveller,Continue reading “Beijing again – and bye-bye!”
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Pingyao!
Pronounced like a bullet ricocheting around your ears… An absolute jewel of a place – severe dust-coloured city walls enclosing a bustling rabbit warren of streets and lanes. We were taken by coach from Xian to the outskirts of Pingyao where we met An, our new guide from here to Datong, his hometown. We seemedContinue reading “Pingyao!”
The Last Train in China – off to Xian
Well, not really, just the last train I’m taking this trip. The station we left from in Beijing is really state of the art – probably beautified specially for the Beijing Olympics in 2008. We were able to wait in the mothers and children waiting room – either on account of the aged mothers amongstContinue reading “The Last Train in China – off to Xian”
Arrival in Beijing…..and the mad day that followed
After a trek from the station to the awaiting bus, we were off to our hotel: King’s Joy Hotel. Lovely twin bedded rooms – I shared with Pat – a great bar on the top floor, internet access at last! and laundry. What more do you need? We had the rest of the day –Continue reading “Arrival in Beijing…..and the mad day that followed”
…and into Mongolia
19th April – Next leg of the journey – to Ulaan Baator At 9pm we were off, back to the station, down the steps, up the steps and onto the train. This time we had lovely Mongolian attendants who were friendly and helpful. It made such a difference – as did the cool temperature onContinue reading “…and into Mongolia”
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