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RE: Visiting a Hutong and Rickshaw Tour - Beijing, China
Thanks for sharing. We never got to do this on our trip. Which is a shame. It gives you real insight into a country by seeing and understanding how people live day to day. (My brother in law didn't count.. he lived in an apartment in the financial district in shanghai - butvthats quite interesting too lol)
I know what you mean about taking personal photos as well.
The cultural interactions are the best part of a foreign trip. Even when they are staged, as these hutong tours are, they still give a great deal of insight. Our pulled noodle adventure was a genuine, unscheduled interaction that was memorable for many reasons. But I like any opportunity I get to interact with real people and learn about their culture.