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Missing Beijing …..and steamed dumplings!!

As the Olympics go on, I find myself missing Beijing and having a terrible craving for the veggie steamed dumplings that are just a short walk from my favorite hotel/hostel in Beijing - the Far East.

The unassuming and very excellent Far East Youth Hotel/Hostel is in SW central Beijing, a pleasant 20 min stroll to Tiananmen. The tower has singles, doubles and triples with shower. Across the street are dorm bunks in an old traditional courtyard building. Located in one of the few remaining original Hutongs (i.e. NOT big shiny high rises) Clean modern and safe. My fav in Beijing

The unassuming facade of the Far East Hotel and Hostel, Beijing China
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Taxi map to the Far East. It’s VERY important to have a bilingual map or you won’t get there!

Below are some of my favorite spots in and around Beijing and the Far East .

Oh and if you want good steamed dumplings, hang a right as you exit the lobby and walk about 10 mins until you see a funny, life sized statue of a guy holding a dumpling in his hand on the left. It’s in one of the smaller, older and more tourist-free shopping districts in Beijing.  After a yummy meal, (remember, no ice! no water! no drinks made with water except hot tea!) keep walking to the main road, then walk directly north to  arrive at the south end of Tiananmen. On the other side of the loooooong plaza is the Forbidden City. In the middle is Mao’s tomb, which likely has a long line snaking all the way around the building.

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