Peking - D1

The trip started late at noon where we would take a flight to HKG with a short transit and headed to Peking later in the evening. CP was one of the best flight that I had ever had, I had travel with them in the pre Covid era and they had given me a good impression. Although the food at the airport was quite expensive but I am a fan of Cantonese cuisine.

The journey was great as the seat was spacious than the AA I had taken few months back. The food was ok and I had a nap before we landed

We arrived at the CLK airport in time but the connecting flight gate was at the other part of the airport and we had spent a good 30 min walk passing the security check. As the connecting gate was very far from the center food court area, we had to settle with some snack from a small food joint. Expensive but nice though.

The connecting flight was on time and we arrive at Peking airport 30minutes earlier.

The entry process however was not smooth. We would have to present to the finger print taking machine and signed up the entry form. Another long wait at the immigration counter that took us a good 1 hour wait. I sighed when all of us passed the immigration. Visaless ? always a chance to be denied entry….what a relief when everyone of us had gotten pass the imi counter.

Finally we hopped onto a cab and arrived at the apartment by 10:30pm. I tried my first payment with the Wechat paying system and found out that it sucks…Two time approval needed and it took me a good 5 mins before the payment is out. Will try TnG on my next payment.

The ride was smooth and nothing to complaint nor shout.

The Marriot apartment was located at a shopping area but yet by 10pm, everything had closed down. Only 2 convenient stores that was still operating around the area at the time we arrive.

We grabbed some food and water at a nearest shop before we retreated to the room.

While sipping my drink relaxing on the sofa, I had a deep thought about the trip; I had finally returned to the land where my ancestor originated. It was my first trip to the mainland but yet I would be visiting the ancient palace and the great wall the next 2 days. I was excited indeed as I would be walking through the ancient building however I one more thing to settle before our journey at 9am; our breakfast and take away lunch…..