Today we went to two shopping centers and I spent an unjustifiable amount of money. I mostly bought gifts for my friends and family, but I of course bought a few for myself. Flying in from New York, the style in Beijing comes as a shock. Adult men and women wear patterns and cuts usually reserved for […]
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So today was the day that I was most looking forward to on this trip. (Well, aside from climbing the Great Wall.) We got to shop at not one, but two Chinese markets! I was so happy. I love shopping and this adventure really let me experience the different culture and styles that China has
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On August 12th, we had a pretty exciting day! We got to watch a live GO championship. The two competitors were college ages students, who were fighting to win a $60k scholarship. We learned that the game “GO” is a very popular game in China, Japan, Korea, and even some parts of America. It is
Today was quite a jam-packed day! We hit up not one but two separate shopping locations and explored store after store in search of the perfect souvenirs for family and friends. The first place we went was outside, and my favorite shop there was probably the teahouse. They had every imaginable flavor of tea, including
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You know it’s going to be a good day when you get to sleep in. You know it’s going to be a better day when Queen Kaise is wearing a fun hat and you finally get your visa. I got to sleep in, which is my favorite activity in the world, and then I picked
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Today we learned the ancient and sophisticated game of Go. First we watched a game of go between world champions from China and Korea. I didn’t really know what was going on but I could tell from the tension in the players’ movements how much was at stake. The winner takes home a prize of $400,000,
Today we got to see an extremely high-stakes competition of Go, a Chinese two-player abstract strategy game using black and white pieces on a 19 by 19 grid board. The two finalists were incredibly intense, seated opposite each other and coolly processing their opponent’s every move. One competitor fiddled with a fan, unfolding and refolding
Today we witnessed the beginning of the 2nd match of the finals for Go. For many of us witnessing this high profile match was our first exposure to the game at all. Luckily we were able to spend the rest of the day learning to appreciate the game and ultimately be able to get a
The scenery at the Summer Palace was unlike anything that I’ve ever seen before. From the moment we stepped on the tour bus, I knew today was going to be a good day. The tour guide was very bright and bubbly and could probably tell you facts and history on any building you wanted to
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Today was another early morning. I guess I’m getting better at waking up early. The dorms here are nice, the air conditioning is a definite saving grace. Breakfast was a little surprising, I was not expecting the fried bread, but it was really good. Then, we left to the Summer Palace. I thought the background
