A shrimp and pork soup dumpling. It was also tasty, but I enjoyed the original the most.

The terrain starts to change as we left the city, almost a precursor to the sight we are about to see.

The left is a tasting cup, while the right is a nosing cup. Similar to wine glasses, the smaller area the aroma can travel concentrates the smell.

One of the grand buildings, the architecture of the Forbidden City was impressive. This particular building reminded me a lot of Changdeokgung (창덕궁) in Seoul, South Korea.

The Summer Palace never stops giving great views, especially with the famed Long Corrider.

The alley where the local lived. It was a little intimidating when came in, but it turned out to be quite an interesting experience.