Flying Kites in Beijing

So, what to do on a wintry Sunday afternoon in Beijing?

A few weeks ago a couple of friends and I visited Xizhimen square to fly kites with the locals. Every weekend people turn up to fly kites - how pleasant?!

Check out a couple of pics.
Bit of lame posting... ah well I've written it now.

Instant Noodles on The Great Wall of China

THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA
Chángchéng 长城

The other weekend a group of us from Tsinghua and Peking University took a stroll along The Great Wall of China.


The 6:30 start was well worth the serenity and calm offered by the stunning views and walks of the Great Wall - a warmly-welcomed departure from the fast-paced intensity of the
Beijing life style.


We visited the Simatai section of the wall, one of the most popular among tourists given its proximity to Beijing - including Boris Johnson during the Olympic Games! ...

The walk begins with an ascent to the peak, along which the fortifications run. Having arrived at the peak, you're then free to leisurely stroll along the wall for a few hours, pausing to rest at the occasional turret and take in the views.




Originally constructed to protect the Chinese Empire from attacks from the Xiongnu to the North of Beijing, the Wall serves primarily as a tourist destination - including for the guards! /Check out~ left~/.

/Enjoying some Instant Noodles at the Great Wall of China right ~/

For more information check out - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_China