Extra things I hope to do!

Here are some of the things I might add to the trip for my free time.

Sunday night if there is time after dinner, I might walk down to the pedestrian mall just a couple blocks from our hotel. On the way back if I'm not to tired I might take a quick walk through the Donghuamen Night Market - just because I love the sites.

Monday is a full day, but I'm going to try and have time to get to the tailor. I'm taking one of my husband's shirts to see if they can make a traditional Chinese shirt based on it.
Karaoke after the Group Peking Duck will be a nice treat.

Tuesday, I'm definitely heading to the Silk Market after the BNV School. There are lots of restaurants close to it, so you could even grab a Pizza or Subway if the Chinese is getting to you. I'll probably be happy with power bar in my pocket until I get back to the hotel. I've got pearls on my mind.

Wednesday, the new thing on my list this year is going to Bei Hai Park and Hou Hai area. The guidebooks say there is a lot of activity with in the park around the lake and places to get tea or dinner. I may have to save this for Friday, but I'm concerned that it will be too crowded with Dragon boat racers on Friday.

Thursday, I'll be exhausted from the Great Wall and Forbidden City - a lot of walking. However, it will probably be time to do some more shopping. Back to the pedestrian mall to check on the tailor and maybe down the side alley for some true bargaining. Can't forget the tea shop to get a figure for the year and I'll have to visit the chopstick shop for some another pair of fancy chopsticks. I bet Dawn is ready for a foot massage after a day of walking.

Friday, wow I can't believe it is Friday already. Since I haven't had time before I'll start the day at Tianamin Square for the flag raising. Lots of great possibilities. The zoo and a boat ride to the Summer Palace sounds like a great trip, but I also want to go on Liulichang Street for some shopping. I'd like to end the day at the LaoSheTea House and maybe one more run by the night market if I haven't tried my starfish yet. By Friday the number of people on the street is overwhelming and I can only imagine what a holiday will be like.

Saturday morning, time to check if there is any room left for more souvenirs. Maybe a trip to the Temple of Heaven or the Drum and Bell towers. What a week.

What to Wear and Pack!

Here are a couple of pictures of the group on site visits last year. This should indicate the type of attire that is appropriate.

Remember shoes you can walk in, looks like we might have a couple of manufacturing tours.