As usual we wake up early in the morning ( around 5 am ) and then performed solat suboh . For info the time in Beijing is same with Malaysia , so we don't need to adjust our watches . But solat time much more earlier compared to Malaysia . We feel really excited to have our tour activity today in Beijing . Last night our tourist guide informed us to be ready at 08:00 hrs in order to kick off our day . At 06:00 hrs , we already have our breakfast and then waiting for the bus to arrive . The temp today is -10 Degree C but there is still no snowing in Beijing . From what I read from other bloggers that from their previous experienced it's already snowing during this period of time and the worst was in year 2010 .
Everybody in the group very punctual ! Most of them ready before 8 am , and this shows that Malaysian can be punctual and I feel glad and proud of that . For info , our hotel located at Minzuyuan area which is a new developed area and very near to the Bird nest museum , the most expensive Dragon hotel ( USD 1 million per night ) , the Cube and many others interesting previous Olympic venues . There are also a 24 hours convenient store sharing with the same hotel building .
Our toady activities :
1. Visit Tian An Men Square . During our visit there was an official function took place , so we cannot entered the square . As a result , we just took photo from some distant . This square is the biggest square in the world .
2. Visit Forbidden city . This area also very huge and divided to several section . There are a lot of tourist too and you can easy get lost if you didn't follow your group properly . We really have our nice time walking inside this forbidden city even though the temperature was very chilling and freezing !
3. Have our lunch at Muslim restaurant . They are easier to be identify by the green signboard . The way they cooking the foods .. nice taste !
4. Solat at the Mosque . Here I meet with other fellow from Malaysia who was tourist too .
5. Vist Chinese Medicine Centre where you can try for free feet reflextology . They will try to pursuade you to buy the medicine after they diagnosis your health , but the decision is yours !! Be firm on your decision , !
6. Watching the Acrobatics show ! The best show is the 10 motorcycles riding together in one cage .
7. Visit the Bird Nest Stadium and The Cube . The location is near to our hotel .
8. Evening , shopping at the small store near the Bird Nest stadium . Recommended to buy your sorvenier over here since the price is reasonable but as usual please bargain for some discount .
9. Please take note that , some fee need to be pay for the entrance to the Forbidden City and The acrobatic show, but for us , it is already included inside our tour package so I don't know the real cost for the fee !
Our activity in the bus , our tourist guide , Amin telling the interesting stories on the places that we visit , the history behind and with some tips , do and don't . Our tour leader , Hj Damansuri have his own interesting ways in order for us to be more comfortable and get to know each other more closer . There is a time where there is a "breaking ice" session . At the end we become more friendly and closer to each other . Tuan Haji , you have done a very good job ! So POTO Travel & tours , please assigned him for our next visit in future .....
Something to be highlighted ... most of public toilet is dirty and have a bad smell , so as friendly reminder : if you want to do something "big " , please do it in your hotel !! . Last but not least , don't forget to bring an empty bottle especially for ladies .
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| our 4 star hotel .... Holiday Inn Express , Beijing MInzuyuan ,,, very comfortable ! |
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| hotel restaurant for breakfast ... we only choose vegetarian ! |
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| the building near our hotel |
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| 1st visit .... The Tian An Men Square ... the biggest square in the world |
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| Infront of the Forbidden City |
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| have some rest after exploring the huge area ... everybody shivering due to the low temp |
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| inside the Forbidden City |
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| we have our lunch and dinner at this Chinese Muslim Restaurant ... Green Color code indicate " Muslim " |
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| pray at this mosque ... forgot his name |
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| watch the acrobatics show |
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| Group photo at the Bird Nest Stadium ... with the wind blow and low-ve temp , we feel more chilly and cold !! |
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| ... really macho action in freezing weather , unbutton the shirt ! |
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| wife , daughter and youbgest son .. view of the beautiful bird nest stadium |
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| back to our hotel room |
>>>>>>> end of day 3 , see you on the next post !
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