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  • It’s Happening at the Hutongs!

    It’s Happening at the Hutongs!

    Beijing is a huge city with over 20 million people. As one wanders through it, there are numerous narrow streets and alleyways all over the place. Many of them lead up to some very large doors that open up into traditional courtyard communities. In the past, a family would build their home and then join…

    Katina
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  • China’s Religions

    China’s Religions

    Throughout our trip, I have learned a lot about Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Hinduism, and the last religion I am going to focus on is Taoism.  We saw examples of this religion at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.  Additionally, we saw evidence of Buddhism at the Lama Temple, also in Beijing. Taoism…

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  • Escape From the City

    Escape From the City

    We think Beijing is an amazing big city with lots to see and do…however, we are Canadians who love their nature.  We needed a fix.  But where to go in a city of 20 million people?  When one thinks of Beijing–parks are not the first thing to come to mind. We were pleasantly surprised at…

    Katina
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  • Imperial Beijing

    Imperial Beijing

    After a short flight from Guangzhou, we found ourselves essentially teleported to China’s capital, Beijing. With our limited exposure to China in the Western media, here’s what I expected to see when we arrived in China: Yes, bicycles! Who doesn’t think of bicycles when thinking of China? Our visit to China, and particularly Beijing, certainly changed…

    Oliver
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  • All About Chinese Culture

    All About Chinese Culture

    While in Guangzhou, Amy and Dave recommended a park to visit to learn all about the Chinese culture called the Lingnan Impression Garden. There were many traditional Chinese performances to watch and the whole area represented a traditional Chinese community with homes, temples and theatres. When we arrived, a friendly man pointed us in the direction of…

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We are a family of 4 from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, who travelled the world for almost 400 days in 2014-15. Our adventures continue as we explore the world around us and share our photos and experiences through our blog and Global Fieldtrip Nights with like-minded dreamers!

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