Things That Don't Surprise Me In Beijing Anymore

I've only lived here for 3 years but a lot of the things that used to shock me are second nature now. I'm having trouble thinking of things to put down!

Dogs on moving scooters

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This doesn't surprise me anymore, in fact I saw a guy on scooter with THREE dogs once, but as soon as I thought of this idea, I saw a guy scooter past me with a very real looking stuffed fawn strapped to the backseat. That one shocked me AND the lady next to me

Masks, everywhere

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These clear ones are a little scary looking

Pollution so bad I can't make out the buildings outside my window

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Being able to stare directly at the sun on a smoggy day

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The occasional blue skies in Beijing

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Just kidding, days like this still cause shock and awe

Squeezing on the subway or bus

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It's amazing just how many people can fit in a space designed for far fewer

Pig trotters for sale at the market

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Or chicken feet, or whole roasted ducks with heads still attached, or live frogs...

Doing something slightly unusual and getting your photo taken like a zoo animal

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Saying "no, thanks" and being complimented on your fluent Chinese

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Parking my bike in the bike lot

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Chinglish signs like this

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Or this

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Or this masterpiece

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