Beijing:
Kunming Lake viewed from Longevity Hill
On my third day in Beijing, a friend and myself met with fellow blogger Marie Louise at the Olympic Forest Park in northern Beijing for some birding (you can check out her great blog here). Because I was concentrating on spotting and photographing birds, I unfortunately neglected to take some pictures of the nice scenery. Even if you are not into wildlife watching, the area is definitely great for walks or a picnic! Although the season and the weather were not good for birding, we spotted a couple of species, for example, a flock of Vinous-throated Parrotbills and several Yellow Bitterns.
After leaving the park, we unfortunately had to say good-bye to Marie Louise (thanks again for showing us around!! 🙂 ). The remaining two of us took a quick look at the famous and close-by “Bird’s Nest” before hopping onto the metro towards the New Summer Palace. The day was cloudy and soon some rain drops fell, but before we could check out most of the halls and temples of this magnificent place at the shores of Kunming Lake.
The following day, we wanted to visit another of Beijing’s must-sees: the Forbidden City! But you have to check out the following post to read about that! 🙂
Matt Travels 
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Wow! Looks amazing!
thanks a lot!! makes me happy that you like the post!! 🙂
Makes me happy to see such amazing photos! So please keep posting 🙂
I will, I promise!! 🙂
It looks like a delightful day in Beijing, Matthias. So much ornamentation in their architecture, beautiful.
yes – I had a great time in China! I also liked the country still more compared to my previous visits…
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Very nice virtual tour and thanks for reminding me my memories before couple of years! That is really impressive place! BTW I love lotos flowers 🙂 Bye. Kamila
Hello Kamila! Thank you for your comment! 🙂 I am really happy that you like the post – what was your favourite place in Beijing?
Of course – Forb. City! So huge and fascinating – how they organized their life without mobiles? 🙂 Bye. K
oh – then you can look forward to the coming post which will be on the Forbidden City!! 🙂 and if you are still more patient, then you might spot some photos from Chengdu soon!! 😉 have a great day!! 🙂
Thanks, looking forward to reading..especially when I was there as well :)!
Bye. K
Belas imagens,quanto luxo em tantas fotografias 😀
obrigado! 🙂 some day, i will also write on my journey to Brazil… such a beautiful country!! 🙂
I hope to come to Brazil and get to know me too: D
haha – maybe some day I have the chance to return to Brazil!! 🙂
come on 😀 😀 😀
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Beijing is beautiful through your lense!
thank you!! 🙂 glad you like it! 🙂