Destination: China

Gallery: Tiananmen Square and The Forbidden City

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By thestunnings | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Beijing and the Great Wall

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By thestunnings | Photo Gallery

The Chairman is Closed for Renovations

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By jmleslie | Views [929] | Comments [1]

China is infamous for its odd English translations. Our hotel room in Qingdao, for example, had a sign that I believed to be a warning, but its message was cryptic: "Point out Friendly, Smooth Floor." I should certainly hope that ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

For the History Geek!

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By aemaus | Views [613] | Comments [1]

So I just found out that the area I walked around taking those pictures in yesterday is known as the Hu Tong District. I thought some of you might enjoy the information I found on it. Too bad I didn't read this before I went and walked around!! ~A ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: The Chairman is Closed for Renovations

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By jmleslie | Photo Gallery

Gallery: China at a Glance

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By aemaus | Photo Gallery

Off the Beaten Path

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 | By aemaus | Views [700]

Today was Thursday and Day 4 in China ~The Update I have been waking up between 5 and 6 AM everyday. I thought the first few days, I wasn't going to have any Jet Leg but I have since been proven wrong. Pretty positive I haven't been ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

More of Beijing's "Not-to-be-Missed"

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 | By thestunnings | Views [697]

After a much-needed day of rest, we headed out for another ambitious day of sight-seeing. We hopped on a public bus that would take us to the Temple of Heaven. The temple is located in a very quiet and peaceful park. The park is visited by many Beijing ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Lao Shan in the Rain

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 | By jmleslie | Photo Gallery

Day 2 +3 - Kinder Facts

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 | By aemaus | Views [944]

If you ever thought you were funny looking, I have come to tell you that having red hair, blue eyes, being over 5', and speaking a different language is probably the funniest thing some of the children I met yesterday and today have ever seen.... Read more >

Tags: Work

A "Mao-less" Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 | By thestunnings | Views [1124]

Exhausted from the trip to "the wall", we were unfettered in our desire to see more of Beijing. After a quick visit to the Mongolian Embassy, we set our sights on Tiananmen Square. The square is enormous, but we knew exactly where we were headed.... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Views of Qingdao

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 | By jmleslie | Photo Gallery

Day 1-Back in China

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 | By aemaus | Views [720] | Comments [8]

So reality has hit, I have arrived in Beijing China. Quite interesting to see how convenient the U.S. airline industry has made it to get here compared to the past when I was living in China. No more 7 hour lay over’s in Japan's Narita airport ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

It's Only the Biggest Wall in the World

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 | By thestunnings | Views [8328] | Comments [6]

Monday morning started really early, as we were headed for the Great Wall. Despite the early hour, we were quite excited to be up early enough to get to the wall before the throngs of other tourists converge on it, making it crowded and less enjoyable.... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Mr. Driver, Please Drive More Slowly

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 | By jmleslie | Views [517]

So, Chinese drivers are absolutely insane.  We took a taxi from Qingdao railway station to our hotel, and neither Michelle nor myself thought we would actually make it to our hotel.  Worried that our driver tempted fate too often by driving into head ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine