Day 2 Tuesday, October 22

Tuesday in Beijing

The Peninsula Hotel provides true luxury with its marble lobby and king-sized rooms. The large bank of elevators delivers us to the Jing Restaurant with its elaborate buffet breakfast with a choice of Western or Asian. 

Our driver and guide Rock then took us on a full day city tour including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, the largest imperial palace complex in the world. Our eyes were opened during our visit to a Silk Factory by the variety of items from comforters to clothing made of very soft silk.

Forbidden City entrance gateway

Karen couldn't leave without a blouse and Ken purchased a traditional Chinese jacket. Next we visit the Summer Palace and boarded a dragon boat for an excursion on Kunming Lake. Refreshed after an  hour rest,  we enjoyed a delicious Mediterranean dinner back at the hotel.

Inside the Forbidden City 

Ken and Karen in the Forbidden City Beijing China

A real Draggon Boat at the Summer Place Beijing