I traveled to Beijing with two Americans who hadn't been there before. Both said it was nothing like they expected it to be. They anticipated chaotic traffic, crowded conditions, pollution and an overall third world experience. Oh contrare! Beijing is green, spacious, orderly and clean. It was a pleasant shock for them. One grew up in Thailand and thinks Bangkok's city planners could learn a lot from Beijing. Too bad Beijing gets such a bad rap in the press, the source of their misinformation. The city is actually quite a charming place (except for their famously obnoxious taxi drivers).
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