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Beihai and Houhai Posted by sasha on Dec 18, 2013
Get 海 in Beijing with us on a video tour through Beihai Park and around Houhai lake. These man-made bodies of water in the center of the city are one of the best places to experience real Beijing culture, whether it’s singing, exercising, or just playing games. 海 – hǎi sea; body of water 北海公园…
Top 10 Places in Beijing – Beihai/Houhai Posted by sasha on Oct 24, 2013
Our countdown of the Top 10 places in Beijing continues as we get closer and closer to #1. So far, we’ve explored the student haunt of the Wu, gotten artsy in 798, channeled our inner Chipster (Chinese hipster) in Gulou, and practiced tai chi in the local parks. Our next stop is all about the…