"Lao Beijing: A Window into Old China"

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Post: Step into the hutongs of Old Beijing with Bruce Connolly as he describes the charm of traditional courtyards, the laughter of children in yellow hats, and the rich tapestry of everyday life in the heart of the city. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4hrumhu4    #beijing #heritage #china #hutong

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00:00If you're being the Hutong, you're right in the midst of Lao Beijing.

00:07And I thought, this is the Beijing I've been looking for.

00:12All around you is a Lao Baising.

00:15There's no Beijing people.

00:18People with their bicycles calling out, you know, Beijing! Beijing!

00:23You get all the little markets.

00:25The smell of the bread's getting cooked.

00:30The sizzling of the meat.

00:32The men smoking their long pipes.

00:35They're sitting playing cards.

00:37The kids go to school with their little yellow hats on.

00:41Very traditional China.

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