Getting to the Great Wall of China – Mutianyu

Getting to the Great Wall of China – Mutianyu

by | Oct 30, 2013 | Beijing, China

We deliberately planned to be in Beijing, on specifically the 30th to be able to celebrate Brian's birthday on the Great Wall. Overall, it was a fantastic day. There are two major sections of the wall (best restored) that most people visit: Badaling and Mutianyu. We opted for Mutianyu because we read it was the [...]
Beijing Summer Palace

Beijing Summer Palace

by | Oct 29, 2013 | Beijing

Beijing's subway system is amazing. Just 2 yuan per ride, as far as you want to go. That's about 33 cents. And you can take it far. Today, we took it all the way to the Summer Palace. It was fun to explore. The grounds are enormous, and basically divided into two sections: the hill [...]
Xiao Long Bao at Fu Chun’s

Xiao Long Bao at Fu Chun’s

by | Oct 25, 2013 | China, Shanghai

If you want a truly Shanghai experience, go to Fu Chun Xiao Long restaurant. As newbie white people with practically no Mandarin ability, we were in WAY over our heads. We didn't know this until we arrived, of course, but we knew it as soon as we entered. The place is a madhouse. Completely packed [...]
Zhujiajiao Water Town

Zhujiajiao Water Town

by | Oct 24, 2013 | China, Shanghai, Zhujiajiao

Before heading out to Zhujiajiao, I need to tell you about pork rolls because they're amazing. Picture juicy, soft ground pork in savory gravy, wrapped in doughy goodness and steamed to perfection. Then price them at 25 cents each. They're filling enough that Isa ate one and she was full. Safe to say we have [...]