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Caption: B E I J I N G 北京 : Běijīng
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Caption: 北
Linked to a glorious and notorious past, yet hurtling towards a power-charged future, Beijing — one of history’s great cities — is as complex as it is compelling ...
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Caption: 学习 xuéxí:to learn
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Caption: Peking University Founded in 1898, PKU is the oldest modern university in China. In addition to academics, Peking University is especially renowned for its campus grounds and the beauty of it’s traditional Chinese architecture
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Caption: 游荡 yóudàng : to wander
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Caption: Ring Roads Beijing is one of the very few cities to possess multiple ring roads that radiate outwards from the centre like a vortex.
With six rings in total—and a seventh planned—you’re sure to see a variety of sights in the different Rings
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Caption: Hu Tong 《胡同》
These narrow streets — hú·tòng —typify northern Chinese cities (namely, Beijing) and are formed by lines of traditional courtyard residences.
Sadly, since the mid-20th century, the number of Beijing hutongs has dropped dramatically as they are demolished to make way for new roads and buildings
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Caption: 吃饭 chīfàn : to eat
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Caption: Food Paradise Food is an obsession for the Chinese and the array of different dishes you’ll encounter in Beijing reflects the sheer joy locals take in eating.
From dumplings, noodles, and the classic Peking Duck to fiery Sichuanese cuisine, Beijing eateries have got it covered!
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Caption: 《煎饼 : jiànbing》
fried egg pancake
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Caption: 《烤串 : kǎochuàn》
skewered meats
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Caption: 《冰淇淋 : bīngqílín》
ice cream
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Caption: 创作 chuàngzuò : to create
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Caption: 惊羡 jīngxiàn : to marvel
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Caption: 到处流浪
You have the whole world as your home — go out and explore
四海为家
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