This morning I went to The Summer Palace with a group of students. The architecture was really similar to The Forbidden City, but the feel of the area was completely different. There was nature incorporated everywhere and it was very peaceful. Aside from the garden, there was not nature integrated into the main areas of The Forbidden City.
After The Summer Palace, I went with Professor Jing, Kris, Kelley, and Adam to the 1st Beijing Sustainability Fair. It was in a nearby hotel and there was a mix of tables selling eco-friendly items. It was small, but nice to see that something like this is starting. In a few years hopefully it will be a lot bigger! The environmental fairs in Chicago are huge with guests speakers and presentations. Hopefully this type of thing will catch on in China as well. We also found two vegan restaurants in Beijing at this fair. It was really exciting to me because this is not a common thing here! When we go out to eat I usually have a few options.
Tomorrow we are leaving for our excursion!
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