It’s no secret that Beijing doesn't winter very well. The layout of the city means walking a half
an hour to get anywhere, and all the coal needed to support government
sponsored heating encases the city in a bubble of toxic smog. However, Beijing does summer right, so I am
lucky to return to a warm, relatively unsmoggy city after my three week trip to
America. I waited all winter to use the
deck at my apartment, and I have already logged some serious hours on it
playing xiang qi (Chinese chess). I also
get the opportunity to enjoy the city’s countless rooftop cafes and bars. Although, let’s just say many of them likely
wouldn't be “up to the safety codes” in the United States, they are still a
great, if unsafe, way to enjoy the warm, dry Beijing summer.
The tourist started their migratory return to Beijing's many
tourist sites, so knowing how to dodge the masses has become a key to navigating
the city, especially since my move inside the second ring road. I am hoping to entertain some visiting
tourists of my own, and I am currently pressuring my mother and father to come
visit China this summer.
Not going to lie, it was kind of tough leaving Mei Guo to
come back to the uncertainty of Zhong Guo.
I am still unsure about my plans for next year, but I will likely be
spending another year in the Chinese capital.
This is good considering that I haven’t gotten to travel very much in
Asia. There are many great places, both
inside and outside of China that I want to visit.
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