Beijing, Days 1-2 - Jingshan Park, Drum Tower, Brewery


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June 24th 2023
Published: July 9th 2023
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For the Eid al Adha break, I was joining our Trekkup trip to Mongolia, connecting through Beijing. Since it did not start until late Tuesday, my friend and I decided to take advantage of the 144-hour visa for many foreigners at various entry cities across the country. The first section goes into the process since I know China has only just started to open up again and people are unfamiliar with so... Read Full Entry



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10th July 2023

The complexity of visiting
It sounds like you've made the best of the situation.
13th July 2023
Hutong shopping street

I lived in Beijing 20+ years ago
I actually lived in Beijing for half a year back in 2001, so little over 20 years ago. I have been back twice after that and seen how rapidly the hutongs are disappearing. At least they were replacing the hutongs very rapidly in the parts of Beijing that I lived, roamed and worked in. I kinda like the hutongs so that development makes me a bit sad. /Ake
15th July 2023
Hutong shopping street

Hutangs
I loved the hutangs. It seemed so authentic and traditional. Just walking down and peeking through the doorways and seeing just normal people living their lives. Nothing ostentatious or touristy, just a really cool place to live.

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