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It is quite common knowledge amongst frequent visitors in Beijing, that in Tinamen square, you will be approached by young students of art. Actually they are salesmen and the art they want to sell is most likely not of their own. We were warned and sure enough, we were approached. But they are nice people and we went with them to their art studio.
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At Least Do This: You can go to the art studio, but say that you are a tourist on a budget and just look at their calligraphy.
Alternative: If not interested in Chinese art, say that you have been in Beijing many times and have been approached by "arts students" frequently.
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aussiedoug Fri Jul 9, 2004 13:31 UTC
Many thanks for these gr8 tips as I hope to be spending a week here later this month or early next month. Cheers from downunder! | Guantanamera Tue Dec 30, 2003 20:34 UTC
Ah, yes, China is phenomenal for great gastronomical experiences! And I see the "temporary" art exhibition is still going -- I met one of these "students" too, in 2002... Good show! | Mez77 Thu Sep 18, 2003 05:33 UTC
It looks like Beijing was a good trip. Where are you off to next?? | Chinabizguy Wed Sep 17, 2003 20:16 UTC
My similar experience: The art students wanted to 'practice English' and invited me to their school. To my surprise, I ended up ... in an art school, and (no surprise) they showed me their art. They were quite good, and I bought two for $5 or so each. |
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