HRC Beijing

After Shanghai, I visited the capital of China. Beijing had something special that lead me to China. I had been really interested in the Great Wall since I was a child, so I was so excited that I could finally visit the famous Great Wall.

Beijing was so huge, so I needed to get on taxi wherever I went. There were so many historical places in Beijing, so I was so busy everyday.


Of course, I made a day trio for Great Wall by bus. I was so impressed when I saw the Great Wall in front of me. I had enough time there, and enjoyed walking on the wall.

Photo of Great Wall

At night, I enjoyed Chinese Opera at the theater. As some of you know, Asian HRC did the series pins in 2001 from this show. I enjoyed this historical show.



About HRC Beijing, the location was one of the worst in my Hard Rock Life. HRC was so far from tourist area, and I hardly saw the people inside the HRC. I had lunch at HRC, and bought some pins like X'mas 2001 that looked very cute.


HRC Beijing page

As a result, I really enjoyed Beijing, but I was disappointed in this cafe.


-Check the report from next visit in 2005

HRC Shanghai

China was always the country where I wanted to go, but I needed tourist visa if I wanted to go to China, so I didn't have chance to go there until in the end of 2001. I had enough time to get the visa before my holidays, so I got tourist visa, and left Japan for China.


At first, I visited Shanghai. Shanghai was so huge ! There were so many tall buildings around the city, and I always saw the big traffic jam. I could see the energy of China in Shanghai. I visited many places, and had good days there.

Photos of Shanghai in 2001

I also enjoyed the famous entertainment in Shanghai call as Shanghai Acrobatic Theater. This great show was the best thing I saw in Shanghai.

The former HRC Shanghai was located next to the building of Acrobatic Theater. I had dinner there, and enjoyed their live.

HRC Shanghai page