A grand (and free) tour of Beijing!

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January 1st 2011

Published: January 1st 2011

Wow. So MUCH has happened in the past few days, that it's hard to imagine four days already flew by since I landed in China! And I can't believe I'll be leaving from Beijing to Hailar in a couple of days. But for sure, I will take these memories of Beijing and make the most of them. Because I've learned so much. Not only about the culture and customs of Beijing, the dialect of Beijing, and the dif... Read Full Entry

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Lindsay Dillon

runningnymph

Graduated in 2011, in anthropology, Japanese and Chinese at Kansas State University. I also somewhat study Tibetan. I have a keen interest in Korean, Thai and Yucatec Maya language, dont ask why. :)) I'm constantly in awe of where these small hands have taken me, and of where my feet might be swept off to. And how such powerful everlasting messages of love and life, instilled in these opportunities, present themselves as an enormous gift to such a small frail and mortal body. I now better understand and appreciate the world's people, through my time as an expat overseas. I have traveled arou... full info

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Tiananmen Tower.

Wow...it has such a long history. It was initially built during the Ming Dynasty (1417), and was the front door of the Forbidden City. I'm so lucky to see this, because it wasn't until recently that foreigners were allowed inside!

Tiananmen Tower.

Aaah! Finally something checked off the ol' bucket list ;)

Tiananmen Square.

And it's even more amazing when you know the whole history (especially in 1989)...being there gives you such an unexplainable feeling...

My first use...

...of a Chinese toilet. Not exactly a squat toilet, but it's still different!

Tiananmen Tower.

It was so cold that day, but so worth it! :-)

Waiting for a taxi...

A snapshop of Beijing...

Traditional architecture...

It is so cool, seeing old and new Beijing together...

Beijing's famous duck!

This is the front of the restaurant. SO good, trust me!

Duck hearts and webbed feet.

Delicious! I'm serious, this local dish is one of a kind. You must try this if you decide to come to Beijing. It's an experience in itself...like living in Imperial China!

1st January 2011

janelle
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haha!!!
that's so cool!!! :-)

1st January 2011

janelle
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aww this is my faorite!!! :-)

1st January 2011

Danielle Vaughn
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Loved your blog post, Lindsay! I'm so happy that you made it to China :) Can't wait to hear all about your adventures!

3rd January 2011

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4th January 2011

Cecelia Nguyen 阮令雅
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So awesome! I can't wait until I travel abroad. :) Isn't it VERY crowded in 北京？

6th January 2011

Panda
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Hi
Hi Lindsay nice to see the pictures. since i am from beijing, those pictures remind me of my home a lot. thanks for sharing and 加油！ Panda

10th January 2011

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11th January 2011

runningnymph
Lindsay Dillon

:D
awww thanks girly! wow, i have so much to tell you! you never go on skype!!

11th January 2011

runningnymph
Lindsay Dillon

You're from Beijing? That's great! I love that city! After I graduate, I want to move there and teach...

11th January 2011

runningnymph
Lindsay Dillon

Yes, but it's very crowded everywhere in China! The thing with Beijing is, I feel like people are always in a hurry to go somewhere. So it's very fast-paced in comparison to other places, like where I am now (Chengdu)...

11th January 2011

runningnymph
Lindsay Dillon

And I can't wait to hear about your's, as well! Are you going to get a blog like this?

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