Seeya Beijing

I just couldn't help myself.. My last day in Beijing and I just had to get some more Ming'in in! I think it has something to do with the millions of tourists here but I just couldn't sit still, so I hired a bike again and headed out to see a few more Ming Temples.
In the same general area I was staying were 3 old temples from different religions - all built in the Ming style. A Taoist one (7th century), a Muslim one (10th century) and a Buddhist one (7th century) - all pretty old! The highlight for me was probably the Taoist one - there were a lot of Taoist monks around and they have so many deities, and temples to honor so many of them too. The really great thing about 3 of these 'little', hidden away temples was the lack of crowds, so it was almost relaxing!
Afterwards I went off looking for the city Drum and Bell towers on my bike, but I got a bit lost - a long way from home, so I decided to haul myself back, eat another delicious Chinese meal, and get to the Station for my overnight sleeper to Shanghai.
Beijing Railway station was crazy - lucky I got there early and found my way through the crowds, onto the sleeper. Sleeper trains are a pretty comfy way to travel (except for other passengers snores and early morning conversations!)
I can't believe now I'm in Shanghai.. Beijing went so quick and I was just getting the hang of it!
It's really nice to be back in the land of Ex-pat luxury with my friends Kane and Sam. Battery recharge coming up!