Day 10: Last Day in Beijing

We spent four days in Beijing, gaining a better insight on China’s capital.  The changes taking place in China are perfectly illustrated on this shopping street near our hotel as Western brands blend with traditional shops and restaurants.


  


A tree-lined street leading to the Confucius Temple. We also found our second suprise craft brewpub in an adjacent hutong.
A tree-lined street leading to the Confucius Temple. We also found our second suprise craft brewpub in an adjacent hutong.

The gate to Guozijian Street and Confucius Temple.
The gate to Guozijian Street and Confucius Temple.

One of the many character-filled hutongs (alleyways) of Beijing.
One of the many character-filled hutongs (alleyways) of Beijing.

A local man at Gubeikou Village, our guesthouse near the Great Wall, enjoying watching his neighbors playing badminton.
A local man at Gubeikou Village, our guesthouse near the Great Wall, enjoying watching his neighbors playing badminton.

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