Backpacking Beijing (Part 2)

Hello there, thanks for checking my blog. This entry is a sequel to my Backpacking escapade in Beijing! 

Beijing, being China's capital is very rich in history and culture. This very big city has been a witness of the Ancient, Imperial, and Modern China. Different Dynasties had ruled China in Beijing hundreds of years back. This is why Beijing has become one of the centers of culture and tourism of China.

Backpacking Beijing (Part 1)

“The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.” 

― G.K. Chesterton

I was fortunate enough to have obtained a Chinese Visa despite of a not so good relationship between the 2 states (PH & CH). I have traveled to a number of countries, often alone; however, traveling to China is one heck of a challenge.

First, people in China do not speak English (well, at most majorities). Second, Beijing is so BIG. By big I mean its land area and its crowded population making it hard to move around the city. Lastly, I was limited to a 3-day trip which I had to carefully maximize.