Despite our efforts to be willing to leave Beijing for a couple of days before flying to Xi'An, we couldn't easily find a train or bus ticket on time due to the chinese new year. So here we are taking it easy to discover the great places that Beijing has to offer. We especially liked the Temple of Heaven (a temple dedicated to sacrifices) for its relative tranquility and its very laid back people who often sing, play instruments or play cards within the park area.