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Hutongs: PEOPLE

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    It is very interesting to walk around the old neighbourhoods of Beijing (to the south of Tiananmen) through the narrow alleys (hutongs) and see the people. Chinese people live a lot in the street. They eat there, playthere, chat there. They can even invite you to their home for a tea!

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    Shopping/Bargaining: CHINES PHARMACIES
    Even if you...
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  • CHINES PHARMACIES
    Even if you are not ill, a chinese traditional pharmacy is worth the visit. You won't understand the use of so many herbs, dried animals, powders... but the ambiance, smell and colourful items is a nice experience.

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    Shopping/Bargaining: PAPERCUTS

    There are a lot of...
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    There are a lot of interesting things to buy in China. From pottery to silk, from oriental medicines to papercuts, like the one in the photo. The best place to buy them is in Beijing, as you normally leave the country by plane from the capital city; besides, they are not much cheaper elsewhere.

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    Comments for SirRichard about Beijing
    diageva Fri Nov 28, 2003 11:25 UTC
     Wonderful faces at Travelogue. And usefull tips. Thanks
    zindara Wed May 28, 2003 17:50 UTC
     Great page for China too!!!! Cuantas mas paginas tuyas leo, mas envidia me das de todo lo que has viajado!!!!
    kenHuocj Sun Feb 23, 2003 01:29 UTC
     interesting observations ;-)))
    dahcky Mon Feb 17, 2003 11:22 UTC
     It is great of u to know so much of beijing.everything in china is changing everiday.welcome to chian again!And hope u will find more cities u like in china.
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