Old Beijing (老北京)
Bicycles Parking Around Xidan
Beijing thrives as the political and cultural capital of China but it also kept its roots and traditions. Cars are plentiful but people still bike everywhere, older people hang out in traditional parks and not around the Bird Nest, calligraphy is still an art that is practiced in the street and many traditions are still followed. This is also Beijing.
 Biking To Work |
 A Small Alley |
 Colorful Door |
 An Happiness （福） Symbol |
 Money For Good Luck In a Temple |
 Admiring Calligraphy |
 Traditional Chinese Hutong (胡同） Near Qianman |
 Small Backyard |
 Playing In A Park |
 Prayers In A Temple |
 Hutong Near Xidan |
 Worker At The Summer Palace |
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These are some amazing shots. I love the first one of all the bikes. It makes me want to trade my truck in and buy me a red two wheeler.
The fountain pic is also very cool as well as the red door and the biking to work photo. Hell, they’re all fantastic! Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Scarlets last great read…my new motto…
@sir jorge — China has such a long history… Beijing has legagcy of all dynasties!
@shionge — I knew you would like it. Still, I like the contrast between old/ new.
@Annie — That really motivates me to visit India — I’m sure it’s a photograph’s paradise! I’m trying to learn more about this country, thanks to your help and comments.
@Breigh (Canadutch) — I think Beijing is pretty cold in the winter, and it doesn’t have Canada’s heating system so… I think I like the heat best
@Seraphine — You’re absolutely right. There are a lot of similarities between cultures!
@Christy — Thanks for visiting and for your praise
Bicycles are still the favorite transportation I guess.
@Karine — Sorry Kart, I sent you an email. Things were a bit complicated in France when I left… so I didn’t really have the chance to give you a call in Paris. But it’s much better now and well, Singapore isn’t that far, is it?
@durano lawayan — I don’t think the old Beijing is gonna disappear anytime soon. Beijinger have always been in the heart of their country’s history and they are proud of their root.
Oh, by the way, the Chinese characters are the translation of the post’s title. I noticed that I had quite a few visitors from China and pictures speak for themselves… but I wanted the titles to be bilingual
@DianeCA — Beijing really has these two sides now and I find it fascinating. Thanks for your comment!
@Scarlet — You wouldn’t bicycle in Beijing, trust me
It sounds fun but only if you have nine lives.
Zhu,
This is a beautiful post with lovely pictures. Thank you for sharing.:)
Celines last great read…A Morning Stroll in Haridwar and Religious Zeal