A few days ago, I met up with another couchsurfer and her friend for a tour of a famous little section of Beijing.
First, we strolled down a shopping district near to Tiananmen Square chatting about life in China… (I’m learning a lot about what Chinese think about Americans. It’s pretty interesting. I’m not American, but it’s giving me a business idea I’ll share with you at another time)
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Then, took a bus to another area called Drum Tower…
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even the ducks were out that night
and then on to Ho Hai. Great atmosphere, gondola-style, foot-powered boats cruise a lake surrounded by restaurants with solo performers.
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Nice area to bring a date!
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Jamaican-style cool in the streets of Ho Hai!
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Traditional street performers
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Sunny, Walt and Suzie
Looks like you had a fun time! :)