Leaving Beijing

Almost 10:30am and ready to leave for the Beijing Airport. Some last pictures from our hotel area.
Almost 10:30am and ready to leave for the Beijing Airport. Some last pictures from our hotel area.
Started to load the plane at 3:10 with scheduled departure at 3:25. Then once on the plane they advised there will be a further delay as they had not finished fueling the plane. Finally started toRead more
Thanks for the update. Take care. From your all your pictures it looks like you had a wonderful holiday!!
Arrived in Beijing train station at 9:30pm. Another 45 minute bus ride to the hotel. Departing tomorrow at 10:30 am for the airport to go home. Had a great vacation but looking forward to returning toRead more
Traveled by coach to Zhengzheu to catch a bullet train to Beijing. This is a 3 hour trip traveling at approximately 300 km per hour. Great way to travel with lots of room and comfortable ride.Read more
The Shaolin Monastery also known as the Shaolin Temple, is a Chan ("Zen") Buddhist temple in Dengfeng County, Henan Province, China. Dating back 1,500 years when founded by Fang Lu-Hao, Shaolin TempleRead more
Ate supper then booked into our hotel and went for a walk. Drivers and pedestrians have a total disregard for traffic lights, rules and each other. I’m amazed that there are not more accidents thatRead more
Toured the Longmen grotto. Because today was a national holiday they estimated there were approximately 500,000 visitors alongside us today.
The Longmen Grottoes are some of the finest examples ofRead more
Leaving for the train station to catch a high speed bullet train to Luoyang.
When we ask how long the bus trip will be to the various locations the standard answer often is about one and a halfRead more
Lovely dinner of 18 dumpling varieties. Some had interesting flavours but most were eaten and enjoyed. On to Louyang early tomorrow morning by high speed train.
The Chinese are celebrating tombRead more
Safe travels!