It’s convenient to visit Tianjin from Beijing. I have been there twice. The first time I went there for a friend’s birthday. The second time was for myself—I felt life too boring and wanted to find some excitement by myself. Although both were one day tour, the city impressed me with its cozy lifestyle. There […]
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A night tour to Houhai
Houhai, located in Di’anmen Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, is famous for its noisy bars and restaurants today. But few people know that it was historically home to court officials and the city’s elite due to its proximity to the Forbiddent City. Last month, a friend of my roommate, Miranda Zhang came to Beijing. After work, […]