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Yes, I am indeed the same Confucius from Lonely Planet Thorn Tree Northeast Asia branch!


Real Name: Mr.Perfect
Lives In: Beijing, CN
Member Since: Aug 16, 2002
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Beijing: Almost ready for the 2008 Olympics!

by Confucius - last update: Jun 4, 2006

The Forbidden City on National Day

Beijing raises the red lanterns on National Day
If you want those nice big red lanterns in your picture then plan on being in Beijing during the week long National Day holiday around October 1.
Beijing Temple of Heaven tourist holder

Temple of Heaven Tourist Holder

You can climb into this big old urn for your obligatory wacky tacky Temple of Heaven tourist snapshot.
Beijing Temple of Heaven side view

Temple of Heaven again

Walk off to the side and get those neat shots with no people in them.
Don't forget to exit the Temple of Heaven via the west gate and stop by the amusing Natural History Museum on your right.

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Pros:"The 4 must sees: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, and Summer Palace"
Cons:"Sandstorms in the spring and coal dust particles in your nose"
In A Nutshell:"Plan on at least 3 days to do the 4 must sees as well as strolling off the beaten path"
Confucius' Beijing Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 7 - Photos: 14
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 5 - Photos: 10
Warnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Local Customs
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Shopping
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
General Tips
Tips: 8 - Photos: 15

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How to do Beijing: Confucius' Top Ten Tips- 2
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Confucius says: To host friends from afar is fun!- 5
Beijing Tourist News Tidbits- 2

Comments for Confucius about Beijing
kenHuocj Fri Mar 28, 2008 14:14 UTC
 How is my WIse Old Man - getting ready for the Olympics and many VT Meetings ;-))) ? ;-)))
mallyak Thu Sep 13, 2007 21:15 UTC
 Wise man!wonderful pages of your capital.We visited Beijing last year and thought it was one of the Gretaest capitals we have seen.A olympic city without doubt! Do check my Beijing pages.regards form sydney.
angiebabe Sun Aug 26, 2007 22:28 UTC
 hi, have enjoyed yr tips esp undies thanx, was there for a few days walking everywhere and seeing the sights in 1997.time to go back!any tips for booking ahead for the olympics - do you think its necessary or possible!
windofchange Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:53 UTC
 thanks for your secret recipe! but the fresh HA GAO is more diliciouse
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