The rolls are called bao zi and are very much like dim sum. There are different flavors. We had carrot stuffing, beef, beef and shrimp. The other things are called yiu tiao. These are a staple Beijing breakfast and are basically deep-fried dough.
The Great Wall of China was originally built to protect the country from the Mongols who nevertheless eventually invaded and ruled for over 100 years. Some of the earlier construction dates back to 200 BC but very little of that exists today. The sections that are open to visitors have been renovated and checked for safety.
The place was full of tourists but most of them were Chinese from other parts of the country. Naturally, I got asked to take more pictures with them because I am white.
Here are some photos I took.
The Great Wall of China was originally built to protect the country from the Mongols who nevertheless eventually invaded and ruled for over 100 years. Some of the earlier construction dates back to 200 BC but very little of that exists today. The sections that are open to visitors have been renovated and checked for safety.
The place was full of tourists but most of them were Chinese from other parts of the country. Naturally, I got asked to take more pictures with them because I am white.
Here are some photos I took.
A lot of children's clothing, for boys and girls, has holes in the crotch area to make it easier for the little ones to go to the bathroom. This also means that they moon strangers right and left when out and about.
I am standing at the edge of the peak shown two photos earlier. Unlike most touristy vistas that seem to have a drop behind them but actually don't, this one actually had a drop behind it. there is text inscribed in the stone which says "Hero".
Time of some product placement!
Cece said I looked like a koala but I say panda.
Some of the climbs were very steep. This photo still does not do justice.
The minute we got off the Wall, we were bombarded by shop owners selling souvenirs and street food. For some reason, it was decided that Eiffel Tower souvenirs had to be prominently displayed.
And bears that people could feed.
Old-fashioned workers.
Finally a note about public toilets here. Instead of being seat-like, they are sophisticated versions of holes-in-the-ground that are quite a balancing act to use. These holes flush liquid, but not tissues so all tissues are deposited into wastepaper baskets that are cleaned out manually. Also there is no toilet paper provided. This was a very very very clean bathroom.
Cheers,
Nina.
haha Good to know you're channeling your inner Panda :P
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