Beijing Travel Bug

I vividly recall my first experience in Tiaanmen Square with some regrets. I thought I could just get away with some thermals and jacket…as it turned out, my mind went blank, shaking vigorously to the beat of the first Chinese anthem of the morning.

The sudden rush of Lei Shir classes (Chinese history) surged my mind, those flashbacks of vague list of names and events that I regret not understanding because I was too lazy to listen.

You see, I used to study Chinese in school..all my 13 years of pre university schooling. Not just those conversational ones, we were taught hardcore Chinese..from early civilization history of China till the very end of their dynasty era..all those difficult four letter words that I invented the pronunciation. It’s quite embarrassing to mention I could not recall those classes/lessons I took. I was fond of memorizing…then trashing them all after the long exams.

A while ago, I went to my brother’s highschool orientation, it was brought to everyone’s attention on how my alma mater prioritize giving children the foundation of learning Chinese, not just for conversation. I miss those chances I guess…

Anyway, back to the topic. Tiananmen Square is one of the pride of China. We passed by this last time and I still saw a lot of people lining up to see Mao Zhedung‘s remains at the nearby memorial hall. It brings a sense of nationalistic pride.

The remains of Mao Zedong are laid in a crystal coffin in the main hall.

One Response to “Center of Beijing”