Souvenir from Beijing

The 2008 Beijing Olympics Games is arriving really soon. It’s in August, meaning there’s just few weeks away. I bet some of you are flying all the way to Beijing to watch the spectacular event and to bring back some souvenirs for friends and family.

- 2008 Beijing Olympic Games mascots -

The Chinese are really going all out in the souvenir department. Besides the cute mascot toys and products, and the popular mascot themed gold and silver bar, they have recently came up with a new collectors Beijing Olympic themed 10 yuan banknotes. The new banknote features the Bird’s Nest set against the backdrop of the Temple of Heaven, replacing the portrait of the late Mao Zedong.

- Collectors banknote (10 yuan) -

- Collectors banknote (10 yuan) -

Talking about souvenirs, this reminds me of the souvenir my boyfriend bought for me from Beijing quite some time ago. It’s a hand drawn map of the city including the Forbidden Palace.

- Beijing souvenir -

- Hand drawn map of Beijing –

Very classy. It sure beats all the typical souvenirs like jewelry trinkets, magnets and key chains right?