🐣 Easter in Beijing 🇨🇳

A short stay in Beijing turned out to be quite active – most of the time was spent on bicycles. Riding around the city was an experience on its own. The streets are massive, often with many lanes, and even the bike lanes are wide and often two-lane themselves. Surrounded by other cyclists and electric scooters, it felt like being part of the city’s rhythm.

Of all the large cities visited during this trip, Beijing made the strongest impression. Its size is hard to describe – even St. Petersburg felt smaller, with narrower roads. There’s also a very visible level of control: security cameras almost everywhere, along with frequent military or police presence. But despite that, most locals seemed calm, well-organized, and quite content.

Easter was celebrated in a local style. There was a small Easter breakfast, followed by Peking duck for dinner – a delicious highlight. Walks through the old hutong districts added a slower pace to the visit. The food was excellent throughout – dumplings, noodles, spicy sauces. Mostly, it was a time of rest and quiet moments. Beijing passed in a very Easter mood.Read more