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Montague S
23rd October 2011, 11:50 AM
Hi All,

just a small trip report without too much talk from me. I recently had the opportunity to visit the amazing city of Beijing, whilst there I took the chance to venture out to the China Aviation Museum.

I have uploaded a small amount of photos for this report, there is much to see and do at this fantastic museum.

How to get there : take Line 5 Subway to the very last stop in the North, then jump on the 643 bus at the train station and 20mins later you will be there.

Ask your hotel to write the museum name in Chinese, you will need 1.5 rmb for the bus, 2rmb for the train and I cannot remember the tunnel entry fee.

I found it to be well worth the money & I look forward to visiting China again in about 6 months.

There was the opportunity to fly EK first in the suites too, I have included some images of the service provided on both those flights.

any questions about Xiaotangshan, just ask.

enjoy.


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Mao Zedong' personal plane.

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flight deck of Mao' personal plane.

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even Mao had to sleep!

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a journey back in time & well worth the 10rmb entry fee.

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sit where Mao and others sat.

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food time, something I like to know about...if that cabin could talk!

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looks more like a house set-up.

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Montague S
23rd October 2011, 11:51 AM
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Montague S
23rd October 2011, 11:52 AM
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Montague S
23rd October 2011, 11:53 AM
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EK ICE screen, older suite, but still comfortable!

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drink up!

Montague S
23rd October 2011, 11:53 AM
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flight display about to depart from MEL.

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bloody hell, it was strong!

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best coffee in the world, end of discussion.

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blue sky, nothing but blue sky!

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The Bvlgari amenity kit, lots of goodies and PJ's too.

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small meze starter.

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Dom Perignon vintage 2002.

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Iranian Caviar, too good to eat! delish though.

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creme mushroom soup, yumm!

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slow cooked lamb shanks, too die for!

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cheese-board whilst watching a little TV.

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China Eastern first A380 @ PEK.

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BKK lounge nibbles.

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go straight to 2A.

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coffee & dates, divine.

Montague S
23rd October 2011, 11:54 AM
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got munchies? no worries.

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Hennessy Cognac and warm nuts.

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Salmon and Soul Roulade, delish.

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fresh salad with parmesan.

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lamb chops with roasted veg, absolutely beautiful.

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sunrise over the NT, we had a rough patch that lasted 3.5hrs.

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The Pacific Ocean and heading for home.

Kim F
23rd October 2011, 04:30 PM
Love the photos of the opulence of EK First !

Alexander.L
25th October 2011, 05:07 PM
Nice report, the food on EK looks nice.

P.S. the A380 at PEK is China Southern Not Eastern.

James S.
25th October 2011, 05:24 PM
Very nice pictures, interesting variety of aircraft and surprisingly pretty clean (by Chinese standards), they've sure improved that place. Would be keen to visit one day!