The Beijing local made some decent food, and I was impressed that he and his wife were able to provide that much food to us, and for that, I wish to thank him for his generous hospitality.

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

The table consisted of several types of tea, as well as tea glasses the staff of the tea house would show to us.

One of the entrances to the Forbidden City.

The entrance to the Summer Palace.

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