Hutong Trishaw Ride

It was fun experiencing the trishaw ride in Beijing.


Two person to a trishaw.


Trishaws in queue getting ready.


While in the trishaw, I was busy picturing this old bicycle..


the sidewalk peddlers..


the wooden house..



and this beautiful house with lovely entrance.




Comments

  1. Isaac TanJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    looks very chinese like. XD I've been to shanghai before but not beijing, but the towns look similar, no trishaws there though.

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  2. TekkausJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    So it is like the beca here in Malaysia lar? :p

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  3. [SK]January 20, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    i didn't had a chance to go to the hutong while i was in beijing..

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  4. Betty ManousosJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Awesome!
    Loving your photography!

    B xx

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  5. PeteJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Nice ride!

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  6. SJB aka SUELYN J-B.January 20, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Awesome!

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  7. suituapuiJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    LOL!!! The last time I rode in one in Malacca, the abang beca had a tough time... Muahahahaha!!!

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  8. khengsiongJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    You went there a few years ago? It is said that many of those hutongs have been demolished.

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  9. இ Baŋäŋaz இJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    A good way to promote tourism like what Penang is doing too. Nice old houses.

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  10. KayJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Great photos! What fun to have been there!

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  11. AyieJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    the ride must be good and i like the modern yet traditional looking houses

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