A visit to Beijing would not be complete without a visit to Quanjude for Beijing Duck. The succulent duck is carved into 120 precise sized pieces at your table and served with pancakes, scallions and plum sauce. There are more than one locations of Quanjude in Beijing, yet to get the authentic experience you must visit the original restaurant on Qianmen Street where it has been serving ducks for over 150 years.

The entryway to the Forbidden City facing south as seen from Tiananmen Square in Beijing.

The Temple of Heaven, Beijing. A massive park in Beijing which is one of the more pleasant areas to visit and escape the bustle of the city. A pleasant surprise for Linda and I was entry to all parks is free when you are a senior citizen.