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Beijing – Even Better Than The Real Thing

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With a final stop in Beijing after a three month sojourn across China, Bill Pfeffer is left with indelible impressions and appreciation for this unique culture.

Beijing Reaches for Olympic Glory – China, Asia

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Stephen Chien found the passion and pride of the Chinese was unmistakable, with the entire nation's eyes, and hopes, centered on its athletes.

Bargaining, Chinese Style – Beijing, China, Asia

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the world of haggling in a Chinese market with Kaitlin Mills.

Calculator Detente: The Art of the Deal in Beijing’s Hutong Market – China, Asia

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Kimberly Damon didn't hear much English spoken in the Hutong Market. In fact, no English required, common communicator being the lowly battery powered calculator.

Something Happened at the Great Wall – China, Asia

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Something else made the experience of the Great Wall unforgettable for Christine Wuthrich.

The Yin and Yang of China Travel – Asia

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Olga Leskiw-Suzuki delves into the good, the bad and the ugly of travelling through China.

Beijing: Where the Streets Are Paved with People – Beijing, China, Asia

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Want to explore Beijing? Tor Brierley explains why you should leave the cliches and pre-conceptions at the airport.

Trans-Mongolian Express – Cairo to Beijing

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Kuan Sng recounts his experience getting that rare transit visa in hand, his two full days in Moscow (reflected as one calendar day on his application), and the weeklong train journey (a tri-monthly c

Eye Love Shopping – Beijing, China

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Can you see yourself getting excited about shopping for prescription glasses? Lynne Reynolds found a market that did just that.

A Walk on the Wild Side in China – Beijing, Jinan, Suzhou, Shanghai – China

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Lucas Aykroyd discovers different cultural norms in driving habits, cuisine, and marketplace negotiations while traveling through China.