Sunday, May 4, 2008Beijing
Holly and I began our journey with a subway ride, which was interesting. Beijing is in the midst of updating its transportation system ahead of the Olympic Games, so some of the stations and trains have been renovated or replaced, while others are set to be soon.
Our trip originated in one of the older stations on the To Do List. We were transported from the modern streets of the steel and glass Financial District to the dark corners of WWII China in the dozen or so steps to took to move from the sidewalk to the ticket booth inside the dimly lit entryway. Even the uniformed woman behind the glass had the stern look of the Cold War days.
Next, it was down the dim stairways and halls to the platform, then onto an older train...and we were off on our adventure. It might not be as flashy as the Atlanta system, but at 20 yuan—29¢ US per ride—it’s tough to beat.
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