Beijing Travel Report

I have a group working for me in Beijing now, so I went out there last week to meet them. Last time I was there, I didn't see anything. This time, I managed to get a walking tour of some highlights courtesy of the guy I was traveling with, who had been there quite a few times before. Interestingly, there was a great article in the NYTimes online about all the new architecture in Beijing, and I managed to see all the buildings highlighted in it, even if some were just from a car. The interactive graphic that accompanied the NYTimes article explains a little about the design and structural aspects of the buildings, too, and is worthwhile checking out.

I put some pictures on Flickr, including some descriptions. Mom, if you want some challenging eating, check out the pictures from the night market. The one above is of scorpions on a skewer. I passed.