10 tips for westerners traveling in Beijing
Updated: 2012-09-20 09:23
By By Kristen McAvoy and Elizabeth Rabe (China.org.cn)
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Watch out for umbrellas
In contrast to the West's definition of beauty, the Chinese value fair skin. Hence, regardless of rain or sunshine, a typical Chinese female is equipped with an umbrella. With a population of approximately 17 million, however, these ornate accessories quickly become hazards to distracted eyes.
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