To Beijing and back by bullet train!

Went to Beijing with Shuo for some days. Took the bullet train for the first time and it worked well. In the summer there was a big train accident so they slowed the speed for them. It took around 5 hours for it to arrive and was a lot less hazzel than taking an airplane. No check-ins or other baggage problems. Nor are there and weight restrictions for the bags.

Train personnel have their morning military training @ the station...

Beijing was really cold compared to Shanghai and the air was just horrible smog/porridge! It's changed a lot here in 1 year. Also, the taxi drivers often refuse to take you and just pass. This didn't use to happen here before. If you ever see a free taxi that is. There's just not enough taxis in this city!

Took a hotel just on the west side if the city, promotion price for only 35 Euros a night and they upgraded my room. Not bad at all. The view from the hotel wasn't that great. Some small shack with great parking skills on the back yard, I wonder how they are ever going to get the cars out...

Seriously 2.0

Sanlitun the best place was packed as usually. And on friday the 11.11.2011 all of Beijng semed to be out in the streets. The 11.11 in China is "Singles Day" because of the one number. This year was special because it was 2011...A lot of one's and the people here really believe in the meaning of numbers.So much more culture here then Shanghai, love the old buildings and areas...

Hahaha

The Drum Tower

The Muslim school for minority Chinese called "Hui Zu"Wanna buy funOral Supplies?Nanluoguxiang - The little art district
Sweet potatoes, goes for less than an euro...BBQ Some old building that says it sells gold (probably a long time ago)