it took 3 months, but finally, the pics are here.
as mentioned in my previous entry, by staying in beijing downtown backpackers hostel, we were able to experience the very essence of beijing life. hutongs are the traditional neighborhoods in beijing, dating back to china's yuan dynasty. beijing is a cosmopolitan city, but the presence and our short stay in one of the remaining hutongs (and of course the ancient historical sites) made our stay more enjoyable and fulfilling. just across the inn, we were able to sample chinese streetfoods that cost 1 rmb per stick.
thanks to cathy's financial concerns, we were able to book a room at beijing backpackers - a haven for tourists like me that long for simple, yet comfortable amenities. on top of that, they served a nice american breakfast. overall, the feel and ambience of this backpackers inn is superb. if ever i'll go back to beijing, i'll stay here again.
hehehe.. hindi financial concerns tawag dun, err, the search for the authentic experience :D sayang din yung mingtown hiker youth sa shanghai, yun naman bumawi sa location. winner din. walking distance sa mga gusto nating puntahan. :D
ReplyDeletesayang di tayo naka-experience ng beijing opera. at least may picture ka sa tabi ng poster :)
korek, buti na lang may picture ako dun sa poster! hehehehe!
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