Megastructures - Beijing National Stadium - the Bird's Nest built for the 2008 olympics
See the National Geographic video here
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Megastructures - Beijing National Stadium - the Bird's Nest
Megastructures - Beijing National Stadium - the Bird's Nest built for the 2008 olympics
See the National Geographic video here
Beijing, Hutong area
Beijing, Hutong area
People say that the real culture of Beijing is the culture of the Hutong and Courtyards. How true that is. They attract more tourists from home and abroad than the high-rise buildings and large mansions.
Hutong is a Mongolian word meaning water well. At nine meters (about 30 feet) wide, it is the name given to a lane or small street that originated during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). Now they have become representatives of Beijing’s culture, thus it is the first choice for people who would like to learn about the local history and culture.See more
People say that the real culture of Beijing is the culture of the Hutong and Courtyards. How true that is. They attract more tourists from home and abroad than the high-rise buildings and large mansions.
Hutong is a Mongolian word meaning water well. At nine meters (about 30 feet) wide, it is the name given to a lane or small street that originated during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). Now they have become representatives of Beijing’s culture, thus it is the first choice for people who would like to learn about the local history and culture.See more
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