HSK 4~5 | Go to Beijing to eat Peking Duck! | China Travel Guide | Chinese Mandarin Podcast

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👋 In this episode, Mike shares his adventure in Beijing, the capital of China. From climbing the Great Wall to getting lost in the Hutongs because he couldn't tell North from South! Learn essential travel tips and food vocabulary.

💡 What we cover in this episode:
• Landmarks: The Great Wall (长城) and the proverb "True Man" (好汉).
• Travel Tip: Why you must book tickets for the Forbidden City (故宫) 7 days in advance.
• Direction Culture: Why Beijingers use "East, South, West, North" (东南西北) instead of "Left/Right".
• Food Challenge: Delicious Peking Duck (北京烤鸭) vs. the smelly "Douzhi" (豆汁).

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⏱️ Chapters (Timecodes):
0:00 Intro: Mike's legs hurt after the trip
0:28 The Great Wall (长城) & The Famous Proverb
01:46 The Forbidden City (故宫): Sold out tickets?!
02:53 The Hutongs (胡同) & Getting Lost
03:33 Culture Shock: Using Compass Directions (东南西北)
05:37 Food 1: Peking Duck (北京烤鸭)
07:05 Food 2: The "Nightmare" Drink - Douzhi (豆汁)
07:50 Roleplay: Asking for directions in a Hutong
11:37 Vocabulary Review

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