Twelve hours in Beijing Airport?? I don’t think so! Let’s look at the options – I could take a rather overpriced “pod” to get a good night’s sleep – £75? I don’t think so; or a nearby hotel room with a pool? Actually, I’ve never been to China; what about a bit of exploring… who knows how tired I’ll be. After all, I don’t sleep very soundly at home so what’s the difference?!
Just checked out some Layover Tours in Beijing and Robin has emailed me to say that Mutianyu Great Wall would suit very well with the time I have available. Hmm, I hope they can get me back to the airport in time for my onward flight. It’s pretty cold in Beijing at the moment -10, but it’s getting a bit warmer each day – in sharp contrast to 27 deg temperatures in NZ. Layers is the answer.
My neighbour very kindly posted this newspaper cutting through my door.