Anyway, the Tianamen Trifecta Tour was going to Tianamen Square, Forbidden City, and the Urban Planning Center for Beijing, which, despite it's name, was actually very interesting.
We started at the Urban planning center, where they have 2 main attractions: a model map of Beijing and a movie on the planning of the city.
I couldn't even get all of the map into focus for the video. Believe me when I saw it was enormous.
The second attraction was this:Yes... a 3D/4D movie. (I put in that yellow question mark)
Emily and I weren't so sure what that meant, but we really digged the glasses:
The movie itself was eh.Next we went to Tianamen Square...where we talked about the "Bake Sale" that took place there. "Bake Sale" being the code word for that...thing...which happened there. When I went to Tianamen Square last summer with Amberle and Ling-Ling, I has asked if this was where the "thing" happened. Amberle immediately gave me the death stare, but Ling Ling responded with "I don't know what you are talking about." Ummm.....yea....
After Tianamen we went into the Forbidden City. It was ok. I mean...not like anything changed there in the last year, although more buildings were open this time around. I also tried to recreate my favorite photo of myself:
Me, July 2007
Me, 31 August 2008
Epic Fail. The one from 2007 > 2008. (yes, they were taken in 2 different spots)Anyway, after that we decided to take an unscheduled detour to JianShan Park, where were could see a 360 degree view of Beijing. Why would we want to do that? Well, it was actually a Blue Sky day. The first, and probably only, day we will get in 3.5 months:
Who knew there were mountains surrounding Beijing?!Not me!
4 comments:
Beautiful reporting, Michelle! Can't wait for the next episode! Big kisses from Claire and Eva, too. oxoxoxo, Ann
hey Michelle! this is Claire and it's been so much fun reading your blog! it sounds like you are having a really fun time too - have you started classes yet? keep up the reporting! xxx
For real!!! Mountains - now I see how the Great Wall is actually close to the city. I've seen see that much of the city. I guess I will have to come back - oh wait a blue sky day will never happen after the olympics
B and I really enjoy following your adventures, Mich. Heavy on the adventure -- will speak with Mom. Chas. in his NYC apt. and hosting all his friends new to town. Looking forward to next installments. Love, Rochelle
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