The pay-bikes are loved just as much as they are at home. LOL These smashed bikes were everywhere.
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
And just to make sure these wires aren't to code, we'll hang some laundry on them.
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
It made me giggle the oven mitt type things everyone has on their motorbikes. And look, this electric bike has 3 seats!
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
What is this?! A giant sex-toy vending machine behind a curtain on one of the side streets!
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
Chinese medicine shop - bottles and jars of god knows what.
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
Ahh the smoggy skies of China. The sun was a bright orange through the "clouds" the one time I saw it.
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
This girl must know where she's going. No idea if this little alley comes out anywhere.
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
Walked a while and all of a sudden happened upon these great little streets!
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
Adventure/Journal Entry: An Afternoon in China
Getting the free hotel voucher was pretty easy.
Adventure/Journal Entry: My First Foray into China - Getting to the Transit Hotel
Adventure/Journal Entry: My First Foray into China - Getting to the Transit Hotel
So happy we arrived at the hotel quickly and without issue on my first venture out into China!
Adventure/Journal Entry: My First Foray into China - Getting to the Transit Hotel
Adventure/Journal Entry: My First Foray into China - Getting to the Transit Hotel
Heading up to the check-in counter as our taxi drives away with our hotel voucher.
Adventure/Journal Entry: My First Foray into China - Getting to the Transit Hotel
Adventure/Journal Entry: My First Foray into China - Getting to the Transit Hotel
Just part of the paperwork needed for this process. My red card is missing because it was issued, reviewed, half of it taken, then eventually the other half of it taken. I'm sure that was all necessary.
Article: Xiamen Stopover in Qingdao
Article: Xiamen Stopover in Qingdao
Fresh OJ in a vending maching - who woulda thunk.
Article: What To Do During A Long Layover in Xiamen
Article: What To Do During A Long Layover in Xiamen
Xiamen isn't the best airport for just hanging out. It's not bad once you can check in (3 hours before your flight), so it's best to use one of the free options from the airline until then.
Article: What To Do During A Long Layover in Xiamen
Article: What To Do During A Long Layover in Xiamen
There are comfy seats, and electrical outlets which is better than you'll find in the terminal until you are able to check in.
Article: What To Do During A Long Layover in Xiamen
Article: What To Do During A Long Layover in Xiamen
If you're lucky to score a bed, the lounge is probably worth it.
Article: What To Do During A Long Layover in Xiamen
Article: What To Do During A Long Layover in Xiamen
This is what you get for coffee in the lounge. :(
Article: What To Do During A Long Layover in Xiamen
Article: What To Do During A Long Layover in Xiamen
Rainbow lights in the Dreamliner 30 minutes before landing.
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Article: Xiamen Airlines - Budget Travelers Rejoice!