Beijing - Yuanmingyuan

Firstly, a little introduction to Yuanmingyuan. Few people know about this place, but this is definitely a must see.




This was the first time I felt orgasmic in Beijing, photographically speaking that is.



Everywhere you look, there would always be an angle worth clicking your camera.



I kept saying to our guide: Wow! Sh*t! Amazing! Must have said it a zillion times.



And to think that I have been frustrated in getting mirror/reflection shots when I was in pinas. Winter lang pala ang sagot!







Oh, don't forget about the European ruins. This is the Parthenon of Asia!

Beijing - Great Wall of China

Would a visit to Beijing be ever complete without the Great Wall?



Let's get it on!


Pilgrimage through the only man made structure visible from the moon.



This is definitely in my list of things to do before I die. Check! (hehe, corny!)






The Chinese community really takes pride in hosting next year's Olympics.



Read that? I HAVE CLIMBED THE GREAT WALL. Woot woot!



I suddenly remember my high school yearbook write-up. "Blah blah...I can see myself marvelling at the vastness of the earth..." And seeing the overwhelming Great Wall makes me want to tap myself on the shoulder and flatter myself endlessly. Talk about self-love! haha!



Nice start, blsm!

Beijing - St. Xavier Cathedral

Being a part of this whole drama of a complete family thing, we had to go to a church. And the St. Xavier (Southern) Church is definitely the answer.


I am not a religious person. But somehow I am enchanted by places of worship when taking photos.


I can feel the peace and security that devotees attain when contained in such places.



And don't forget hope - the waiting... and eventually getting what you pray for




This is the statue of Fr Ricci. He is the one responsible for spreading Christianity in Beijing according to Tita Lileth. He's very famous in Macau as well.



It could not get any better than ending the day with sumptuous dinner with the family. This time Jiawei's younger brother came over. Sorry if we looked too harassed. We were really harassed by too much sightseeing. Hehe!

Beijing - Spring Carnival

Sunday has always been a family day, and in China it's not an exception.

So off to the spring carnival we go! Woot woot!


Haha, having an extended family complete with mother, father, sister and brother makes it all worth remembering til the day I die. Kumpleto talaga! Ang saya saya!

So Annie and I went to this little maze. Darn! It was freaking hard! It's a maze made of thin branches that squeezed the hell out of my brains. You have to make your way to the center so you can get a little gift and then find your way back outside. Damn! We were walking for almost half an hour! I can never be a driver. I am so poor with directions. I was just following Annie. If it had not been for her, I would be stuck in that maze for the rest of my life. And to think that it's supposed to be a game for little kids. Boohoo! Kung nilaro ko un nung 5 taong gulang ako, iiyak talaga ako!



Then off to the parachute/upward flying fiesta!


Si Tito Pol talaga, astig ang mga poses. He looks like the moreno Ferdinand Marcos here, don't you think?



Like they always say, when you're up, there's no other way to do but look down. Or is it the other way around? Couldn't be bothered. Anyway, here are some photos I took when when I was hundreds of feet above the ground:







And the most terrifying ride of them all - THE MIXER! You'll feel like a basketball dribbled all around my Michael Jordan. Couldn't help but scream!




Sad to say that we did not try ice skating. It looked too dangerous so I just settled for photos.





Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Beijing for naming a valley after me. It's really flattering to know that you think I am important enough that you named a magnificent place after me. Haha! Feeling!

Beijing - Forbidden City

Forbidden City - formerly known as Imperial Palace.



How much is the entrance? 40 RMB.



The Emperor. He did not bother facing commoners like us. Bwehe.



I cannot come up with any more write up's for Forbidden City. Let the pictures speak for themselves. Let them justify why these structures were designed and constructed for the most powerful during China's long history of dynasties.











I also took photos of some ceilings. I think they're wonderfully designed.