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On Olympic nights, Houhai lake has become like a carnival. Tourists and Beijinger mix on the sidewalks and fill the lakeside cafes. Stall set up along the road sell cotton candy, fruit, Beijing snacks, souvenirs and cigarettes.

Tourists and Beijingers

Communist souvenirs for sale
Adjacent bars pump competing music out into the night. Many places have live performances [...]

Its been a long time since I last posted. I’ve been helping Danwei with their site redesign and populating Danwei TV. But once again I’ll be posting on fiferis, this time from Beijng. The Olympics have arrived and the city is chaotic, bizarre and exciting.
First: a few photos taken last Wednesday, two days before [...]

Outside The Workers Gymnasium
There are almost as many police men in the city now as bicycles. And thats saying something. In Chaoyang district they are stationed every 50 feet, standing by the side of the road looking both serious and bored.

Police stand under umbrellas guarding the populace

Police on a bike in front of Olympic signs

A [...]