Beijing National Stadium (Day 5)

11th Nov 2011.

We checked out from Dawan Hotel but placed the luggages with them. Last day in Beijing thus we used the subway and took bus to the National Stadium. Beijing National Stadium, also known officially as the National Stadium or colloquially as the Bird's Nest. The stadium was designed for use throughout the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.

The entrance was free of charge when we visited.
The tallest building is the 7 stars hotel.
Accommodated for the 2008 Olympics.
Hello there....
Beijing National Aquatics Center aka the Water Cube

PS worn her new shoes from Silk Street while I had my handbag from the Pearl Market.
Yeah, I can't make it during Olympic but was here today on 11.11.11
Don't count me out.
Also the head of the family.
All in one and one for all.
Olympic Tower.
The billiards monument.Am I good at imitating?
Greeting from Bird's Nest of Beijing.
The ginko's leaves.
Stopped at the flyover for a last view.
Straight on and walk down on right was the bus stop, back to Dawan Hotel to collect our luggages.

Shichahai Lake ( Day 4)

10th Nov 2011

Got off the rickshaw and walked across the busy road. This is the beginning part of Shichahai Lake. HB said that I would like it very much as I've been talking about visiting this place each time I saw the scene in the movie. No idea where am I.

Nice to be able to stroll along.
Sunset at 1613 hours.
Old houses at the background in Shichahai.
Have you seen this scene besides these photos? I had in movies.
Be quick! It's 1616m hours, getting dark soon.
I like this pose.
Less pollution compared to the city but too commercialized now.
Famous bridge of Shichahai Lake.
This scenic could be made into postcard view.
It's peaceful and quiet.
Tourists intending to homestay must register with the nearest police station first.
Strolled around Shichahai .
Wooden door with four poles indicates well to do family.
My, my, the candy stick are three times than the normal.
HB wanna try out the yogurt drink . Container to be return after drinking.
Items sold in Shichahai are so much cheaper than the city.
Walked straight down until the road and headed for bus to go back.
Spotted the long Q at this shop. Food must be good but no time to try it out. Took bus and stopped at the nearest at Wangfujing street. Crossed the road and found the row of exotic food stall.
Shared with PS the big portion of rice. Tasted delicious but the ginko soup was tasteless. Anyway, HB finished it all.
One more night shot at the famous Wangfujing Street before we left for Dawan Hotel.

Heading to Shichahai Lake (Day 4)

10th Nov 2011

Done with the Bell and Drum Tower, the rickshaw man's last destination to bring us was to Shichahai Lake. That was the agreement earlier.

We needed to pass through Hutong again to get there.
Simply can't get my eyes off the beautiful trees.
This is a nice .
Almost similar but it's not, only the same colour leaves.
The narrow lane looked clean.
Passed by the fruits stall. The fruits were so fresh.
These tall and huge stalks of green vegetables.
Numberous of it.