Beijing
Posted by Ben Reubenstein Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:55:00 GMT
Today we walked around the city and had a great time. We went to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Military Museum of Chinese People's Revolution. We had an excellent lunch of Peking Duck, cashew chicken, and pork over celery. Danielle captured a ton of pictures, here is a sampling.
This is our ticket for the Forbidden City. It cost 60 RMB or roughly 7 Dollars to get in.
The main entrance features Chairman Mao.
My Dad, Myself, Danielle, and Jim all standing on the Meridian line. In the past only the emperor was allowed to walk along the line. The various palaces in the forbidden city all have their center along this line, and the facilities where the 2008 Olympics are taking place are on this line as well.
Across from the Forbidden City is a man made hill. The dirt from the moat dug around the city was used to create it. We went to the top, and had a traditional Chinese tea service at the base.
Next we headed off to Tiananmen Square where I enjoyed a beer.
We finished up the touring for the day at the Military Museum of Chinese People's Revolution.
Love the pictures!!! Looks like you guys are seeing so much historical stuff. What's the weather like? Looks like it must be warm and dry---not what I imagined. Thanks for sending the pictures. Send more when you can! Love you all!
Thanks for the pictures.....I can just imagine how many memories you all are building. What a wonderful opportunity...Ben, your dad is a super dad......Have a safe, wonderful trip. I love you.
B & DD, First of all it looks beautiful there. D some great pictures so far. Ben you look taller than all those little Chinese people walking around you. I dig that you are seeing some super cool museums. That' s my favorite part of traveling. Learn some cool shit, drink some good beer, have a great time, be safe, and Ben.....haven't used a coaster yet! hahahaha James
Looks like you guys are having a lot of fun. Make sure to keep the pictures coming
Awesome pictures. I hope all is well.
Dude, that pic of you at Tiananmen Square enjoying a beer ... well, looks like besides the beer you are enjoying a little "pocket pool" with your other hand.
What's up with that AND is it keeping up with the local "everythings smaller" belief with the "shorter people" yada yada yada ...
love you all.
Awesome pictures! can't wait to hear all about it! I am sure Danielle is loving her camera.
These are so great- and I am soooo happy you guys are posting these while you are there!!Have a great time and keep em coming!
Awsome, I love it that you are there and having a good time. I love the pictures they will keep them memories for you both. Keep them coming. Love you guys. You to Stan. Papa e papa.
Dad v.
Dear Ben and Danielle:
How exciting for you both! The photos look amazing. What time is it there? Are the people nice? Do most people speak english? Have you had sushi?
Have a great time!
Great pics, we would love to see more. Hows the fried rice and General Tao's chicken? Are the egg rolls better there? Have a great time and enjoy every minute. Stan your the BOMB!
B & DD, sorry I missed your call. Everything is going just dandy @ your house. Thrown 4 big parties and the cops only showed up 2x so lucky me. Pawned off all your computer stuff and got $60.00 for everything! What a steal. Threw a Wii controller through your TV. No biggie though right? I mean come on. You should have bought a 50" anyways. ha. Glad you guys haven't found yourself in a Chinese prison yet. Keep on rocking! Talk at ya later. James