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Beijing Traveler Advice

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Tianenmen Square scams

Added: 2009-09-23 10:59:47 in Beijing, China

Be careful in Tiananmen Square as scams are very common here. A typical type of scam is when a local invites you to join a Chinese tea ceremony. At first, the local may tell you that it’s for free...
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Beware of free art gallery tours

Added: 2009-09-23 11:09:46 in Beijing, China

You may be invited by a local to go on a “free” visit of an art gallery. Be cautious that this “art gallery” might be nothing but a shabby art shop with tacky, substandard, or...
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