Beijing - Summer 2024

      We spent two weeks in Beijing. The day after our arrival, we visited Chao Yang Park (Sun Park) and rented a duck boat. Though it was quite slow, we had a blast maneuvering it around the lake. At the park, we discovered a place that Logan and Lizzy were eager to check out. It was an outdoor ropes course, but the heat made it uncomfortable to stay outside for long, so we opted for an indoor location instead. It turned out to be even more enjoyable than the outdoor ropes course because we could play with other kids, some of whom spoke a little English! The indoor venue featured a ball pit, rope swing, slides, a ropes course, rock climbing, cave exploration, an obstacle course, live human whack-a-mole, and VR experiences. We particularly loved the ropes course, and at the end, we received candy—a special pixie stick that allowed us to fill it with our chosen flavors. We also went rock climbing in the middle of a mall. Additionally, we hiked the Great Wall, but we did more waiting than actual hiking. We took the cable car up since our grandma joined us. It was enjoyable but quite tiring, and we suggest visiting when it's less crowded. Our two favorite meals in Beijing were at a hot pot restaurant called Haidilao and the famous Peking duck. To enjoy Peking duck, you create your own rolls by adding cucumbers, onions, sauce, and then the duck onto a pancake, somewhat like making a taco. One evening after dinner, we strolled along the Liang Ma River. Logan even grew some sprouts in our hotel room, which thrived while we were there. On the morning of our departure, Logan had his sprouts for breakfast. We found Beijing to be a lot of fun and are sad to leave China, but we're off to Japan!

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