beijing recommendations?
yes, i know it's a shot in the dark to be asking the internet blogging world, but you never know: got any recommendations for things to do or see in bejing? i'm leaving on saturday for nine days (see the post below) and although i don't think i'll have tons of time outside of gallery stuff, need some "tips" on beijing culture or other funstuffs.
what should one do in beijing? what should one NOT do? do tell....!
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I've been to Beijing twice and there are some must-see, must-do touristy things. You are gonna have a great time - can't wait to see the photos and hear all about your trip!!
1. Definitely visit the Forbidden City
2. Go to the Great Wall of China if you have time.
3. Line up to see Mao's body in the mausoleum and then buy lots of crappy Chinese/Communist kitschy souvenirs.
4. Hire a bicycle or borrow one from where you are staying and ride around Beijing's hutongs.
4. Eat Peking Duck - yum!
5. Go see some Chinese acrobats.
This month's BUST magazine (with Charlotte Gainsbourg on the cover) includes a travel feature on visiting Beijing. Check it out!
oh, awesome! thanks ladies :) i leave in five hours....whew!
I recently saw a news piece about coal burning factories in Beijing.
It's frightful. DO wear a dorky but protective face mask.
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