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Beijing at 30? Better Late Than Never (or is it?)

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    Marion Barrows
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    I'm torn about whether to go to Shanghai for the May Day holiday. It's quite a long trip, it'll be crowded, and it'll cost a fair bit too.

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      Elsa Wyman
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      Did you end up going? How was it?

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        Franklin Weimann IV
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        How many days did you stay there?

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          Madeline Hermann III
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          Four days and three nights.

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            Karen Zulauf
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            I also arrived in Beijing on the 30th. We had to queue for all the attractions, so it felt like a really rushed visit. Maybe I'm just not a fan of the Qing Dynasty aesthetic.

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              Barry Kuphal
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              What kind of feeling is it? It's really hard to describe... It's the kind of place that doesn't let you relax, it feels too solemn, and there's a sense of historical weight, almost oppressive...

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                Sally Breitenberg
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                Well, perhaps you don't know much about Chinese history. Besides, many of the things we locals enjoy are off the beaten path for tourists.

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                  Mr. Ryan Hermann
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                  'Not very familiar with Chinese history?' How much understanding does one need to be considered 'familiar'? I doubt even experts and professors would dare claim they truly 'understand' history.

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                    Zachary Hayes
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                    Beijing.

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                      Ms. Wanda Kilback
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                      Looks great!

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                        Madeline Hermann III
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                        I went during the Qingming Festival, and the sky in Beijing was beautifully blue. The breakfast at Ziguangyuan was pretty good, but as for the rest... it's hard to say. Visiting once was enough; I don't plan on going back to endure it all again.

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