Jan
23
After a night of indescribable firecrackers/works, we awoke to a New Years day that was mostly sunny.
We visited the Bell and Drum towers. The drum tower was first built by Kubla Khan so these sites are very old. We then joined the locals exploring the shops and cafes of the Hou Hai district of Beijing. This district lies along three small lakes near the centre of Beijing. Today’s picture show the activity on the frozen lake. One can rent a small sled with runners and then use ski poles to push yourself around the lake. A long trian of the sleds had formed.
Tags: Beijing