Comments on: Beijing, Beyond the Grey

By: Sasha

Sasha — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:00:33 +0000

Hi Jade, I was just back in Beijing at the beginning of July, it certainly was a nice change from the Beijing of the winter though the smog in Beijing never really disappears that’s for sure! I didn’t have high expectations re-visiting but this time my whole experience was turned around but I think it came down more to the moments I had with the locals than with the city itself. I’m sure living in China i’ll be back in Beijing again and infact there is a lot more there I never even got to see and in total i’ve spent 3 weeks there! and I’ll totally have to check out ‘Mexican Wave’!

By: Jade

Jade — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:57:49 +0000

We were in Beijing in June and the smog was still pretty powerful. The buildings were all very colorful and I very much enjoyed visiting the temples and palaces. overall though, I think Beijing is a one time visit for me. (However, if I ever go back- I will be making a pit stop at “Mexican Wave”- the food was delicious!)
Jade´s last blog ..Mexican Food Tour- Tokyo

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By: Sasha

Sasha — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:58:47 +0000

Thanks Matt! You should definitely head to Beijing it is a great place! I’m here again now second time around and loving it even though it’s been raining!!!

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:45:24 +0000

Wow, really great photo – even with the grey! I really hope to get to Beijing in the next six months. Thanks for sharing.

By: Sasha

Sasha — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:02:48 +0000

Yes the smog was horrendous! I had heard it was bad but didn’t expect that! But yeah it really is a great city and the nightlife is great!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:36:39 +0000

Glad that you were eventually able to look past the cold and the smog and appreciate Beijing. I remember feeling similarly when I visited in fall of 2007; I could not get over the smog! But Beijing is really a pretty cool city, once you can look past that.
Amanda´s last blog ..I’m back- Here’s a sneak peek of my adventures