2. To get a good pic of Forbidden City, go up Coal Hill, which is immediately north of it. You look down on the entire affair. Go early in the day to all attractions: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, etc.
I call this pic "Busted" they were playing a game, and the instant I pressed the shutter... she looked up....
4. Take the subway. It's cheap. Don't do too much in one day.
The subway is super easy to use, Maps in English are available, and the subway is clean and safe..
5. See the acrobats Third Ring Road east. Touristy but incredible. Olympic gymnasts look like chumps after this show.
Yes amazing
4. If you are jonesing for something "American" go to Let's Burger in Sanlitun. Their burgers are better than most burgers you would get in the US. Otherwise, avoid western food.
As mentioned in a previous post... There is a terrific brick oven pizza place In Sanlitun
That has some good suds
