China - Beijing 2010
Arriving in Beijing in December, where the daytime temperature was about -5degC, from Bangkok [about +35degC] is a bit of a shock to the system. The history and culture differences between the two places is also a bit of an eye-opener.
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The Great Wall at BadalingA day-trip, with several working colleagues from Thailand, was an interesting and pleasant experience, and the brisk stroll along The Wall in the cold was exhiliarating.
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The Olympic PrecinctBustling local tourism, and many organised activities seem to be keeping this site vibrant.
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The Summer Palace...in WinterThe scale of this site is Huge!
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Beijing CityStreet peasant, and post-modern architecture...Beijing is a very interesting place!
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