I’ve arrived at the Beijing airport to clear immigration and customs. It will nice to finally make it to the hotel and crash. We’re supposed to have a view of the Forbidden City so, I am looking forward to awaking to a view something like this:

I’ve arrived at the Beijing airport to clear immigration and customs. It will nice to finally make it to the hotel and crash. We’re supposed to have a view of the Forbidden City so, I am looking forward to awaking to a view something like this:

Holidays that are being celebrated in NE Asia today:
After a 2.5-3 hour layover in Narita, I am finally on my way to Beijing! I should be there in a little over 4 hours to arrive at the airport at 10:30 PM (local time) and get a taxi to the hotel.
I am looking forward to a good night’s sleep in a comfy bed!

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