Originally Posted by
jiejie
Lama Temple on the near north side should be a must-do, but it's well known and pretty heavily touristed. Kesler, I recall you from the shopping thread and the jade search. Go re-read what I wrote about the west side area by Yangrou Hutong. The Guangji Temple would be a good active one to go to that is nearby. For active temples (worshipping vs just museums):
Lama Temple + Guangji Temple (near W side, Xisi district) or
Lama Temple + Fayuan Si (near SW side nr Muslim Quarter)
Wow great suggestions. I think I'll do that on my last day with Yangrou Hutong. plus maybe a few more hutongs to walk around in.
In Shanghai there's a shop in Tianzifang that specializes in old eyeglass frames...I'm wondering if there is a place around Beijing that sells those stuff too.
Oh and a Happy New Year!