Lunch at Beijing Day 2

After the tour at the Forbidden City, we headed for lunch and unfortunately the food was not good. Chinese food is basically oily compare to other cuisine. After the lunch I was still hungry.

Sauteed bokchoi. Oily and tasteless.

This was the only dish that has taste. Beaded Fish with a hint of salty flavor.

I don't know what is this but I know this are carrots. I didn't eat this since I'm not a fan of carrots especially if it sauteed like this.

Jade Shop / Great Wall of China

Part of our trip to beijing is the tour the Jade Shop which I think is government owned. Anyways, I was so excited for this part of our trip since I'm so fascinated with Jade. Never mind gold, silver, or even diamond, but much prefer Jade. Jade is a natural rock made with minerals and formed trough time and natural earth formation. Jade is usually color green and it's color gets lighter over time when you wear it without removing it in your body. To tell you the truth, Jade items is much expensive in China than Thailand because chinese people value jade as it gives numerous benefits and also trough the usage of their ancestors.

Old style of processing minerals.

some display

Stones

I want this. Jade Tea set.

I think this is Gold and Jade. 

Jade Horse

Old style phone

Jade pillow mat. 

Great Wall

Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China

A person coming from a tropical country that are only familiar with tropical trees like coconut and palm trees will definitely bee happy and amazed by northern country trees that are vibrantly good in colors.

I love that Beijing streets are full of nice trees and flowers.

Old Style looking mall =)

Cleaning vehicle. I wish Philippines have these.

Entrance to Temple of Heaven.

Open space

Nice looking trees

follow

1st gate.

Red Flowers

Dinner at Beijing Day 1

We arrived Beijing around 6:30 pm and we were greeted by our tour guide at the arrivals then we went straight to the restaurant. The weather was so nice! it was spring and it was cold! I love the fact that it's cold but no need to wear a jacket.

We arrived at this cool restaurant that color red is everywhere. We saw a lot of foreigners dining (maybe this is the restaurant in which Chinese tourism brought their visitor on their first meal) and most of them are from western countries.

I don't know the name of the restaurant and even if i know, I don't know how to write it's chinese name

Fish Fillet? I really don't know but it was fish. It was crunchy outside and very soft and tasty inside.

Vegetables

Vegetables with Bacon. Tasty! Vegetables and Meat! =)

Make it happen! Cathay Pacific and it's awesome promo! Beijing!

I've only fly 2 airlines whenever I travel abroad, and that is either Philippine Airlines / Cathay Pacific. I've been impressed with PAL during my flight to Singapore, Bangkok, and Domestic flights. But to be honest, I'm much loyal to CX why? CX offers promotional fares that are relatively low that it can compete with promo fare that of PAL. 

My Dad booked our family going to Beijing on April 30-May 4 (Spring Time) for only $172 usd / P7,000 round trip all in airfare. Although we have to take a connecting flight to Hong Kong, still it's very cheap for a fare going to beijing. 

I'm so excited to see all those tourist destinations that i get only to see on television.

Forbidden City