Category Archives: Beijing Through the Lens

ELO Day 5: Qian Men

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Ophelia

Today we went to the cultural street Qian Men (前门). Here, we wandered through local cafés, went on a Beijing Postcards tour, and ate at a nearby food street. The hutongs surrounding Qian Men were in the same area as … Continue reading →

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ELO Day 4: Happy Valley

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Ophelia

Now, it’s hard to try to go on all the best rides in 3 hours AND take a bunch of photos, so the photo count for today was NOT super high at all. My group did, however, win the best … Continue reading →

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ELO Day 3: Liu Li Chang

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Ophelia

Today, we went to Liu Li Chang, the Chinese art street. Here we wandered through the Hutong-like street, talking to shopkeepers and peeking through store windows, ate a TREMENDOUS feast at a Sichuan restaurant, and went to a Chinese printing … Continue reading →

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ELO Day 2: 798 Art District

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Ophelia

What makes 798 so great? This is the question we were challenged to answer on the second day of the ELO “Through the Lens.” And here is my answer: the combination of loud and quiet in 798’s mood. If 798 … Continue reading →

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ELO Day 1: Hong Luo Si

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Ophelia

On the first day of “Through the Lens,” we traversed to Hong Luo Si, a Buddhist Temple in Huairou. I walked around the temple with five friends, Angela, Heidi, Mia, Jaslyn, and Emily, and spent most of the time turtle-watching. … Continue reading →

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