This was our shopping day. Although every day is a shopping day for tourists in Beijing! Everywhere you go you are approached by people trying to sell you everything from postcards to knockoff Rolex watches.With the US dollar being equal to eight Chinese Yuan’s, there are lots of bargains. But the dickering can become tiresome and, with the exception of government-run stores, products are all knock-offs. “Buyer beware”, to say the least!
Some final observations:
1) Chinese food is better in the US.
2) There is some kind of magical force surrounding Chinese drivers and bicyclists. Otherwise there is absolutely no explanation for why they never run into and over each other.
3) Make sure the taxi driver turns on the meter.
4) Try not to go where the tour buses go.
5) Don’t drink the water.
6) If you’re female, beware of gropers.
7) Unless you’re in the hotel, assume that the toilet is a hole in the floor.
8) The three favorite places for Chinese to eat—McDonalds, KFC, and Pizza Hut.
1) Chinese food is better in the US.
2) There is some kind of magical force surrounding Chinese drivers and bicyclists. Otherwise there is absolutely no explanation for why they never run into and over each other.
3) Make sure the taxi driver turns on the meter.
4) Try not to go where the tour buses go.
5) Don’t drink the water.
6) If you’re female, beware of gropers.
7) Unless you’re in the hotel, assume that the toilet is a hole in the floor.
8) The three favorite places for Chinese to eat—McDonalds, KFC, and Pizza Hut.
9) Resist the allure of cheap watch knockoffs-- unless you don't want to keep track of the time.
10) Why did we see so few children?
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