Parks are one of the best things Beijing has to offer. To experience some real Chinese culture, spend a day at one of Beijing's beautiful parks and soak in everything from early morning tai chi, to singing circles, mahjong, and sand calligraphy. You may also spot some of Beijing's unique bird life. Enjoy the parks, and have fun Going Green in the Big Jing!
Get your own Beijing Bicycle: Many places in Beijing rent or sell bicycles. It’s not only cheap, but it’s a great way to see the city. To rent a bike, the best thing to do is just ask your hotel or people in your neighborhood. Here are some helpful phrases to get you going:
I want to rent a bicycle: Wo xiang zu zixingche.
Where should I go? Qu nar?
How much is it for one day? Yi tian shi duo shao qian?
How much is it to buy? Mai de hua, duo shao qian?
Birds: A variety of birds can be spotted at these parks, including the Spotted Dove, the Common Swift, the Indian Cuckoo, the Common Kingfisher, the Little Egret, the Black-crowned Night Heron, the Black-billed Magpie, the Chinese Pond-Heron, the Red-rumped Swallow, the Oriental Reed Warbler, the Mandarin Duck, and the Eurasian Tree Sparrow.
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