Day 16: Beijing
This morning we took the train to Beijing’s National Center of the Performing Arts located near the Forbidden City. We had tickets to a performance later that evening but since we weren’t going to be able to take… Read More
Month: March 2011
Day 15: Beijing
This morning we enjoyed the Peninsula’s fabulously elaborate breakfast buffet – everything was so delicious (and the best part – free!) Last year, we didn’t have enough time to see the Temple of Heaven, so that was our… Read More
Day 14: Hangzhou/Beijing
This morning we had breakfast in the Hyatt’s Regency Club lounge before leaving for the airport. Our room had a view of Hangzhou’s famous West Lake – unfortunately, no time to sightsee in this city! After a comfortable… Read More
Day 13: Huang Shan
Note: Back from the internet-less mountains — days 11, 12 and 13 posted… This morning we woke up before dawn to see the sunrise. We made hot chocolate and ate the breakfast we brought along – fruit, muffins,… Read More
Day 12: Huang Shan
Today we set out for Huang Shan (Yellow Mountain), a mountain range in the southern Anhui province located about 200 km west of Hangzhou. Known for its scenery, sunrises/sunsets, and strangely shaped granite peaks (there are 72), it’s… Read More
Day 11: Lijiang/Hangzhou
This morning we woke up early, said one more goodbye to Anna (who sent us off with banana bread and orange juice), and were in a cab to the airport by 6:00 AM. When we got there, we… Read More
Day 10: Lijiang
Note: Shaky internet access lately, so today’s a two-fer! Days 9 & 10 posted back-to-back… Today was our last day in Lijiang, and we were thrilled to wake up to blue skies and a stunning view of Jade… Read More
Day 9: Lijiang
Today we set out to see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the tallest peak in the mountain range that runs to the west of Lijiang. Our hotel arranged a private driver which made for a very easy day of… Read More
Day 8: Lijiang
Today we took a trip to Tiger Leaping Gorge, a canyon on the Yangtze River 40 miles north of Lijiang. One of China’s deepest gorges, it’s supposedly named after a tiger escaped hunters by leaping it at its… Read More
Day 7: Chengdu/Lijiang
Today we were up early to catch our flight to Lijiang, 350 miles southwest of Chengdu and part of the Yunnan province. The city is home to the Naxi people, who are related to Tibetans but have their… Read More