Visit Beijing - Top 10 Sites in Beijing, China - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Jessee
Been there about 15-20 times for business since 2000, but one thing I recommend. call it BeiJing, not BeiZHing. All of my colleagues from there corrected me on my first trip. BeiZHing sounds exotic and all, but it's just a simple J sound.
Also, I recommend any street market that doesn't look like a mall for some real haggling. The Xiu Shui market near the China World hotel used to be a bunch of outdoor stalls, but was turned into a 7-story complex a few years back, and really lost its fun. Go find a smaller place to shop for clothes, bags, etc. it's really all the same stuff you're buying regardless of what stall you go to, and remember their job is to get as much profit out of your transaction as possible, but a lot of times the workers are students, and the opportunity to converse (usually in English) with foreigners can often leads them to be able to further their education, or get a real job elsewhere.
Definitely walk through some hutongs if - and while - you can. It's a fantastic preserved way of life from not that long ago, but that real estate is worth a fortune to the city, and who knows how much longer they'll survive before being torn down and replaced with yet another high-rise building or mall.
And DO NOT go to Starbucks, or McDonald's, or KFC. stop the spread and eat local. Otherwise, great advice!
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Been there about 15-20 times for business since 2000, but one thing I recommend. call it BeiJing, not BeiZHing. All of my colleagues from there corrected me on my first trip. BeiZHing sounds exotic and all, but it's just a simple J sound.
Also, I recommend any street market that doesn't look like a mall for some real haggling. The Xiu Shui market near the China World hotel used to be a bunch of outdoor stalls, but was turned into a 7-story complex a few years back, and really lost its fun. Go find a smaller place to shop for clothes, bags, etc. it's really all the same stuff you're buying regardless of what stall you go to, and remember their job is to get as much profit out of your transaction as possible, but a lot of times the workers are students, and the opportunity to converse (usually in English) with foreigners can often leads them to be able to further their education, or get a real job elsewhere.
Definitely walk through some hutongs if - and while - you can. It's a fantastic preserved way of life from not that long ago, but that real estate is worth a fortune to the city, and who knows how much longer they'll survive before being torn down and replaced with yet another high-rise building or mall.
And DO NOT go to Starbucks, or McDonald's, or KFC. stop the spread and eat local. Otherwise, great advice!
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Flower
Hello Wolter and greetings from Greece! If you ever go back to China do you have plans of visiting Chongqing? I've heard it's a very large and beautiful city and in the last 5 years has developed a lot, if you ever go will you do this kind of video with positive and negative things of the city? I'm really interested in your videos!
Thank you!
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Hello Wolter and greetings from Greece! If you ever go back to China do you have plans of visiting Chongqing? I've heard it's a very large and beautiful city and in the last 5 years has developed a lot, if you ever go will you do this kind of video with positive and negative things of the city? I'm really interested in your videos!
Thank you!
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Eireann
Me and my family was at Beijing and we went to the Tiananmen Square (I think) and lots of the people was looking at us, asking for photos and trying to get selfies (without our permission) but all of us had red, brown and blonde hair, blue eyes and freckles is that why?
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Me and my family was at Beijing and we went to the Tiananmen Square (I think) and lots of the people was looking at us, asking for photos and trying to get selfies (without our permission) but all of us had red, brown and blonde hair, blue eyes and freckles is that why?
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Vianne
Whaaah, i'm gonna go in november! So excited! I'm a female travelling alone, so if you happen to have any more tips and/or recommendations i'd like to know! Thanks for this awesome video!
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Whaaah, i'm gonna go in november! So excited! I'm a female travelling alone, so if you happen to have any more tips and/or recommendations i'd like to know! Thanks for this awesome video!
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Kecina
I grew up near the Black Bamboo Park! Every weekend my mom would ask me where I want to go, and it's always either the bamboo park or the zoo. Really missing this park now from Houston.
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I grew up near the Black Bamboo Park! Every weekend my mom would ask me where I want to go, and it's always either the bamboo park or the zoo. Really missing this park now from Houston.
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Sweet
Very cool video with important information for anyone who wants to visit the place. Thank you and continue to share your content. . I was there making a city video and have enjoyed a lot
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Very cool video with important information for anyone who wants to visit the place. Thank you and continue to share your content. . I was there making a city video and have enjoyed a lot
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Yujin
Great video with lots of good information. I'm traveling to Beijing in 2 weeks and am worried about the severe air pollution. Hope it turns out well when I get there. Fingers crossed!
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Great video with lots of good information. I'm traveling to Beijing in 2 weeks and am worried about the severe air pollution. Hope it turns out well when I get there. Fingers crossed!
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fasteddy
Looking forward to our first trip to Beijing, China. Many thanks to you and your beautiful family for posting these great, informative videos!
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Looking forward to our first trip to Beijing, China. Many thanks to you and your beautiful family for posting these great, informative videos!
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Daniel
actually the attractions he suggest are only suitable for old guys, young people will never go to that kinds of places in Beijing.
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actually the attractions he suggest are only suitable for old guys, young people will never go to that kinds of places in Beijing.
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Lena
Love your video. I am Chinese. I've been to Beijing twice and I REALLY LOVE this city and the traffic is becoming better now.
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Love your video. I am Chinese. I've been to Beijing twice and I REALLY LOVE this city and the traffic is becoming better now.
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