Beijing and the Great Wall


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April 8th 2010
Published: September 15th 2011
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“Walking ten thousand miles of the world is better than reading ten thousand scrolls.” - Chinese Proverb The cool thing about China is that it feels like one foot is planted firmly in the past and the other is planted in the future. You still have traditional things like food, tai chi, and Chinese Opera and at the same time you have futuristic architecture and electric motorcycles zipping ... Read Full Entry



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Did you ever see the movie "Hero"Did you ever see the movie "Hero"
Did you ever see the movie "Hero"

Jet Li was trying to kill the first emperor (200BC) but the Forbidden City was built in the 15th century. I guess they took some creative licenses.
Beihei ParkBeihei Park
Beihei Park

Cave figurines
Dragon WallDragon Wall
Dragon Wall

Beihei Park
Diapers!  We don't need no stinking diapers!Diapers!  We don't need no stinking diapers!
Diapers! We don't need no stinking diapers!

That's one thing about China, even in big cities you'll see people (even adults sometimes) squatting in the streets
Longevity Noodle, usually reserved for birthdays.Longevity Noodle, usually reserved for birthdays.
Longevity Noodle, usually reserved for birthdays.

It's good luck to slurp it all at once.



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