17 Apr 2023
While planning the tour, Catherine provided many good suggestions to cater for our wish for an eco-tour in Beijing. She was patient and always willing to help. On that day we went to two spots, the Olympic Forest Park 奥林匹克森林公园 and Wenyuriver Park 温榆河公园·未来智谷. Our tour guide Sonia is very knowledgeable and cheerful. She speaks very good English and mandarin, and has lived in Beijing for decades. She did some research the environmental engineering design of the parks and introduced them to us (such as the water treatment system and use of reclaimed water on artificial wetland, smart rubbish bins etc.) For lunch, she reserved a very decent traditional local Chinese restaurant which we all enjoyed. Although the walk during the tour was tiring, it was fruitful and relaxing. Thanks Catherine and Sonia for arranging such a wonderful journey!