Met Yuliang from Beijing here in Frankfurt. since he arrived late and left early we decided a midnight-sightseeing-tour till 1am.
NOTE: for everone who thinks we went to the bars: sorry, may disappointing but it was really a sightseeing at the most remarkable places.
Mar 29, 2009 12:00 AMback to Beijing
returned back from Luoyang by night train this morning. very tired. still have today and tomorrow to spend here.
Mar 27, 2009 12:00 AMShaolin Temple
some 50 km away from Luoyang we reached the famous sight by public bus. industrial areas all along the way. at the main gate I got really disappointed. this should be the one??? we must be at the wrong place...
1000s chinese tourists... nothing than concrete made buildings! about 20 USD entrance fee. well, once here we should have at least a look: report follows.
spend the whole day in there and return back by 8pm
Mar 25, 2009 12:00 AMHuashan near Xian
amazing 2 days trip to Huashan, a pilgrimage destination for taoist. Report will follow asap when home. more than 1000 meter altitude on very short distance. spingtime makes cherries and apple trees flowering... breathtaking
Mar 22, 2009 12:00 AMXi an - city of the Terracotta Warriors
Arrived yesterday early morning to the city. the final station of our train was Lhasa. so at least we traveled 1/4rd of the tour we wanted to do.
Tibet is closed for foreigners until end of march. Chinese authorities do not issue permits until end of the month due to the new year celebrations and Dalai Lamas birthday since the expect demonstrations again. we have seen lots of soldiers boarding the train at Beijing.
we visited the site of the terracotta warroirs today. one hour out of town by public bus. very crowded by local at foreign tourist groups. roofs covering the excavations. all looks a bit sterile and I was asking myself if those soldiers are copies or the real ones. locals can get to close and even empty water bottles could be found in the yards...
good day. evening we may spend in the famour muslim quarter. lovely market, lots of foodstalls...
Mar 20, 2009 12:00 AMchina travel
after 5 amazing days in Beijing we are taking train to Xian tonight. Bicycling the chinese capitol is great fun and a good way to explore the city. hiking about ten km on the chinese great wall is recommenable too.
yesterday I had my first scorpion deepfried for dinner. interesting.
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Mar 20, 2009 12:00 AMIRAN new year celebrations
all iranian members: sale nou mobarak baschad!
greetings from Beijing/ China
Ralph
Jun 01, 2008 12:00 AMmeet a GLOBO Member
Last sunday I have met Talat from Islamabad/ Pakistan, here in Frankfurt.
We spend a great day together, exploring the sights and watching the "Dragon-Boat-Race" on Main-river.
May 04, 2008 12:00 AMback from Scotland
returning home after an exiting week in the scotish mountains.
Highlights:
walking the Glen Affric in two days with my son (5yrs), a almost total cross from east to westcoast, 10 miles on each side are missed.
Applecross penninsula at the west coast
exploring Trotternish, the north of Isle of Skye
enjoying the seafood at Oban
hope to find the time to write a report sooooooon....
May 07, 2007 12:00 AMmost southern tip of europe
driving all the way down to cape tainaron, found lots of really hidden beaches - too cold to swim... further south rolling hills, less vegetation. Vathia village, houses like fortresses. amazing sunset coloring the sea. spring seams to be the most beautiful season here - flowers everywhere
