Susan Ding

This palace was built upon a hill facing a lake. Felt breeze while walking on the lawyers of buildings demonstrating their splendor, uniqueness and magnificence. It’s truly a summer palace for getaway. Come here early once door opened to avoid crowds. Order tickets online. We stopped by their restaurant for morning coffee tea break: delicious tea, desserts and various sweet soups. The lady even did a quick hairdo for our girls. We also saw an artist writing Chinese choreography on the floor.

Badaling is well developed for tourists. You may take any of the convenient transportations like high speed rail, train or tour bus from city. Pay extra at entrance for cable car to get up to the Great Wall platform #4, west side to stations # 2 & #3 gives you a flavor of hiking; east side to stations #7 are flat, easy walks.

On the south side of forbidden city, this temple was a place for emperor annual worship to heaven. The temple itself is the focal point, surrounding and back buildings are painted with traditional royal colors blue, gold and red. Enjoy the awe and solitude while walking along the corridors.

This store is actually clean and well organized. I was able to park at university bookstore parking lot. Front desk staff are very efficient: checked in as 8th on the list, was able to finish within 30 minutes. The staff explained well about the process and their buying criteria though I only sold two items. The remaining would be better off donated to goodwill for itemized tax deductions. Also noticed you can sell by mail.

Delicate Taiwanese bakeries with traditional varieties: polo bread, red bean moon cake, pineapple cake, mocha cake. They also have frozen dumplings and zong tsi. Everything looks yummy and fresh.