Hi all, we are finally in Beijing, and despite a last minute broken bag as we were about to leave (top tip - don't leave it until the taxi's outside to try to zip up a full to bursting bag!), being held up by an accident on the motorway and the only delayed flight from the airport, the long journey was well worth it!

We are joining the tour group later on today and enjoying an authentic Peking Duck dinner with our fellow travellers before the main tour begins tomorrow morning.

Thanks for all the messages you have left us and stay tuned for the next instalment.