After a super wordy last post, we’ll keep it light today with pictures! I imagine that most tourists come to Beijing to see the few big sites – Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden Palace, the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall. And maybe in the evenings, they go grab some drinks in the Sanlitun party district. But beyond these must-see attractions lies a Beijing with peaceful, yet lively residential communities. It’s in these communities where all the “life” happens, with…
A day in the life: Beijing, China
In my last post, I announced that I’m headed back to Malaysia soon. As my days in Beijing are quickly drawing to an end, I would like to share what they have been like here. It may not sound too exciting, but every single day has been special to me. The alarm on my phone goes off at 9 am sharp. Usually I like to naturally wake, which means I end up sleeping in til late, but in Beijing at my grandma’s,…