2019-07-27

"Spring Poetic Painting by Teachers and Students in Beijing" by Qing Dynasty Xu Yang (清代畫家徐揚·《京師生春詩意圖》) 【Aiden in English】
The food is good. That's a simple fact anyone can draw regarding China. There isn't an alarming meal insight, but everyone already knows that. One would say eight days in a country across the globe is too short. I say it's perfect since I don't have enough time to adjust to jet lag. When I return to the US, it'll feel like the days and nights suddenly align. China isn't just about food. There's an abundant culture behind the bite. Due to the short time spent in the country, I feel that much of the Chinese lifestyle was lost during my stay. Not only did my mother and I book exquisite hotels, but the cuisine reflected only the highest, most luxurious dishes; thus, I missed a sizeable essential chunk of culture. Street food, nightlife, and people are all things I would like to experience more of (I'm not fond of nature; it's way too hot in China). Therefore, I'll be back. Even though the flights are long, the days are hot, the bugs are mean, and the smog is thick, I'll return. 【紅霞譯】 食物好吃,這是行之萬世而不悖的事實;飯菜可口,這也是放之四海而皆準的真理。
有人說橫穿大半個地球到了一個國家,結果只逗留區區八天時間,於我卻恰到好處,反正我沒閒工夫調整時差,這樣等我回到美國,感覺忽然恢復了日常起居。
中國並非僅有餐飲可談,美食背後更有豐富的文化內涵。由於時間緊,我猶如置身世外,再加上住的是精品酒店,吃的是高檔餐廳,全然不食人間煙火。其實,街頭小吃、夜生活、老百性衣食住行等才是我想體驗的風土人情(我喜歡戶外,倒是中國忒熱了點)。 正因如此我會回來的,即使飛行長、天氣熱、蚊子凶、煙霧濃,我將重返故地。 Today in History(歷史上的今天): 2015: 76ers Overnight Camp─Don't Give Up(七六人隊籃球寄宿營─永不放棄) Setoff from Nanjing to Beijing (送行 07-26-2019)

Façade of Beijing Hotel (北京飯店正門 07-26-2019) The Lobby of Beijing Hotel (北京飯店門廳 07-26-2019)

Gateway of Wangfujing Flavor Street (王府井食品街門坊 07-26-2019) Gateway of Wangfujing Snack Street (王府井小吃街門坊)
Boutique Store (禮品店 07-26-2019)
Shabu (火鍋 07-26-2019)

Wangfujing (王府井大街 07-26-2019) Wangfujing (王府井大街 07-26-2019)
Courtyard House (四合院)
Bintanghulu or Haws Dipped w/ Sugar Coating(冰糖葫蘆)

Kite (風箏) PEK (首都國際機場 07-26-2019)

Beijing Hotel (北京飯店 07-26-2019) Gate of Heavenly Peace (天安門)
Tiananmen Square (天安門廣場)
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