After that, we were taken to another lunch full of delicious Chinese staples. Orange chicken, rice, sautéed vegetables and tea all surrounded us on a lazy susan that we used to eat what we wished. From there, we were taken to two of the most impressive and world renoun sites in China – Tianamen Square and the Forbidden City! Both of these locations are major landmarks known throughout the world.
One thing to notice in the plaza was the amount of security cameras watching EVERYTHING. If there was something not moving, it had at least 6 cameras pointing in every directions watching to make sure someone wasn’t doing something wrong. Mr. S. wasn’t going to make any mistakes here! There were lots o people in the square and in many ways, Mr. S. and the other delegates were treated like rock stars. The people in China are not used to seeing “non-Chinese” people. They routinely came up to all of us to take selfies and were so sweet to say hello. They were legitimately excited to see us.
From there, we took a bus back to our hotel and had another wonderful dinner of Chinese cuisine. I am practicing using my chopsticks! Though, I do give up and use normal silverware at some point. Mr. S. is tired!!!! They keep us running over here. Night!
37 Comments
hiba
11/6/2017 01:54:08 pm
Hi i bet China is really beautiful and interesting . We really miss you and , thank god Inam told me about this . Please don't worry about our school everybody is doing great . I don't know if you have heard this but we have a knew Chinese teacher she is really nice . Anyway i hope you have a good trip at China . Bye !!!!
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Kian L.
11/7/2017 06:02:08 am
Your jorney soundes very exciting. Did you know that i am chinese?
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MR. S.
11/7/2017 01:44:30 pm
Yes, I knew you all are Chinese. LOL :) Well, maybe I am having your confused with your brother. J/K
Torin lee
11/7/2017 06:10:27 am
I hope you have a nice trip. I love chinese food.
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Mr. S.
11/6/2017 03:15:35 pm
I heard about your new Chinese teacher Hiba! I hope everybody treats her well. Please tell the love bugs to post! I want to hear from them all! Show my blog to your Chinese teacher in the morning. Miss you! Love, Mr. S.
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Dylan M.
11/6/2017 06:10:15 pm
Mom says,"Reading Mr.S's. log makes me want to drink hot tea!"
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Mr. S.
11/7/2017 03:52:20 am
Why is your mom reading and not you? ha ha. Tell your mom that there aren't many options here other than tea to drink. So, enjoy. Starbucks doesn't open until 9 a.m. - and that is if you can find one!
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Maya
11/7/2017 05:56:32 am
That is so cool that you are in China.
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Melissa
11/7/2017 05:57:07 am
That is so awesome and we all miss you
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Braxton
11/7/2017 06:02:17 am
Very very cool picture
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Grahm s.
11/7/2017 06:02:26 am
Wow! Being in china must be so cool! I wish i could be there.I really liked the artist in Han Ban that weaved palm leaves! It is almost like Origami, I love origami, it is really fun!
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Mr. S.
11/7/2017 01:45:31 pm
He made a cool butterfly but someone grabbed it before I could. Grrrr
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Faizah
11/7/2017 06:06:05 am
The picture you took of the center of the town is really pretty!
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Makda
11/7/2017 06:07:12 am
I never knew you went to China that is so interesting!! This really makes me want to go to China myself!!! Hope you had a great time there. We missed you SO MUCH
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Mr. S.
11/7/2017 01:46:29 pm
Miss you too! I hope you come here one day. Study your Chinese!
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Aaron G.
11/7/2017 06:07:26 am
That broom looks like a Harry Potter broom!
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Mr. S.
11/7/2017 01:47:00 pm
I should have checked to see if it was magic! Darn it!
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Oscar tacik
11/7/2017 06:09:46 am
You got to see the forrbidden city, thats so cool!!! I wonder what it was like.
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Mr. S.
11/7/2017 01:49:19 pm
It was pretty neat and impressive! Hard to believe that people lived this way hundreds of years ago!
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Zabby b
11/7/2017 06:10:26 am
When you went to the forbidden city you gave us a general loction which we learn in class. How is the food there? I really miss you mr.s
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Mr. S.
11/7/2017 01:47:42 pm
The food has been pretty good. I am hoping we get more unusual things coming soon!
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Daelani
11/7/2017 06:11:52 am
Your trip seems so excititng! I want to go to China now. We miss you, bye!
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Mr. S.
11/7/2017 01:48:32 pm
Miss yo more Daelani. Wish I could have brought you in my suitcase!
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Arsi
11/8/2017 05:58:28 am
That was a very nice trip that you took
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Nathan
11/8/2017 06:05:51 am
Hello Mr.S I hope you are having a good time. Did you know we have a new chinese teacher? She is doing a really good job! Mr.S what did you see in the forbiden city and why do you think that the more animals on the corner the house or building is more inportant? Anyway I hope you have a good time.
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Myles
11/8/2017 06:14:48 am
I agree.
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Nicky B
11/8/2017 06:09:53 am
All this talk about food is making me hungry! :) Hope you have a good time!You should go exploring a lot more!
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Mr. S.
11/8/2017 02:49:36 pm
We only have so much time in the day and everywhere we go takes an hour to an hour and a half to get to!
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Liga P.
11/8/2017 06:11:01 am
Like Hiba said we have a new chinese teacher, we really miss you.It looks like your having a great trip,the flower sulpture is my favorite in the article.
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Myles
11/8/2017 06:11:08 am
I know! China is SUPER different than Chicago. Bigger, better, and a lot more polluted! We're all missing you so much, and we hope you have a great time and look forward to your return.
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Mr. S.
11/8/2017 02:51:34 pm
I know there is pollution, but it isn't that bad right now Myles. It is kind of a surprise!
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Jacob W
11/8/2017 06:13:27 am
Hi Mr.Szymanski! How is it like in China? Is it cold?
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Charles
11/8/2017 06:14:12 am
I hope you have an AMAZING trip!! I don't know if you know but my sister is also in Bejjing,China studying chinese right now, in a chinese academy where they live in dorms and on the weekends visit there exchange student!!!!!
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Mr. S.
11/9/2017 03:51:43 am
I know the kids from Disney arrived this week. I don't know if I will be able to see them. In fact, I do not think it will be possible. It is so wonderful that they are here!
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Mr. S.
11/8/2017 02:50:55 pm
I have to admit, I am very bad at Chinese. They teach us a little every day. But, if you don't use it and practice hard... you lose it!
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Katya
11/8/2017 05:32:12 pm
Hi, Do you plan to visit pandas? Please take a picture if you do.
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