Up early and checked out of the hotel. Our bus took us to the Temple of Heaven which is located in a beautiful park. Many senior citizens hang out here all day and play cards and exercise. First we saw two men playing a paddle game and Jeff took part. Out of nowhere some enterprising men sold everyone sets of paddles and balls. We saw ladies doing fan dancing and lots of games of checkers, dominoes and cards.
Finally we walked to the temple which celebrates Taoism and nature. It is so beautiful, round with a blue pagoda style roof and a gold knob on the top. Three layers of steps lead you to the entrance and there are smaller buildings all around which house exhibits.
More shopping at a six story discount mall where everything was a knock-off. Lots of bargaining. Lunch was at a real restaurant set in a picturesque park. More Chinese food on a lazy susan and then a chance to roam around the lake and enjoy the willow trees blowing in the breeze. Good bye Beijing as we are headed to the airport. The city is big, beautiful and large government buildings built in the Russian style – boxy.
We arrived in Shanghai as it was getting dark and were driven to the Crowne Plaza Hotel near the campus of Fudan University. Saw tall, modern buildings from the highway and the lights of the city were remarkable. Our local guide is Scotty, a young man with a great sense of comedy.
Finally we walked to the temple which celebrates Taoism and nature. It is so beautiful, round with a blue pagoda style roof and a gold knob on the top. Three layers of steps lead you to the entrance and there are smaller buildings all around which house exhibits.
More shopping at a six story discount mall where everything was a knock-off. Lots of bargaining. Lunch was at a real restaurant set in a picturesque park. More Chinese food on a lazy susan and then a chance to roam around the lake and enjoy the willow trees blowing in the breeze. Good bye Beijing as we are headed to the airport. The city is big, beautiful and large government buildings built in the Russian style – boxy.
We arrived in Shanghai as it was getting dark and were driven to the Crowne Plaza Hotel near the campus of Fudan University. Saw tall, modern buildings from the highway and the lights of the city were remarkable. Our local guide is Scotty, a young man with a great sense of comedy.
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