Intense 36 Hours in Beijing China

lol, you have the next challenge on the Great Wall, sleep over, cheers !

What an experience! Coming down in those carts I swear I heard your guide shouting, Julia, wiggle wiggle! So funny. 😂 Your antics make me smile ❤❤

How fun that descent! here in my summer house in Uruguay. Cooking a sweet flan that will be accompanied with an ultra sweet Dulce de Leche! The Chinese would punch me in the face if I offered them that. Ha ha ! I cook for my family. As a diabetic I can't eat that. I see that China will be healthier for me than Turkey! Hope I can be there in September. What ! No goodbye kiss?? Love to both

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Ii truly love watching you both ..I like that when things happen you show it .That to me makes you guys relatable..Wishing u both a Merry Christmas and may all your dreams come true in the new year..God bless you both..ill b watching in 2025..❤❤❤

FYI: that day was 'Cold Clothes Festival' (Han yi jie)

Time: The first day of the tenth month of the lunar calendar.

Meaning: Sending "cold clothes" to deceased relatives to express longing.

Customs: Burning paper clothes, offering food, and worshipping ancestors.

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Splendid 36 hours! I so do want to do the toboggan ride down from the Great Wall! Thanks for taking us on one heck of ride in and around Beijing! Merci Matt and Julia!

Eating food that is too sweet is not good for women and can lead to obesity and dependence. Drinks that contain too much sugar can easily lead to kidney stones. Therefore, Chinese drinks are only slightly sweet and do not add too much sugar.

Love you guys!

Taichi originated as an ancient form of reading called chitai

I once gave a chocolate to a Chinese woman and she ate it like it's nothing. So I'm not convinced that Chinese don't like eu sugar level sweets.

I visited the 'Wall' at a different location when I was in Beijing during my tour back in October. This area is even more spectacular!! Nice video.

Winter Clothes Day (寒衣节)
Winter Clothes Day, Tomb-sweeping Day and Hungry Ghost Festival are the days for people to offer sacrifice to their ancestors in China. The Winter Clothes Day falls on the first day of Lunar October.[1] October first of the lunar calendar has come into winter, thus people feel cold, which makes them miss the dead. To protect their ancestors against the cold in the netherworld, people send clothes to them,[2] which is why it is called the Winter Clothes Day.

When you get older, you begin to lose your sense of balance. Tai Chi is the answer. It's great for balance both physical and mental.

So pleased you had a great time with Mr Gao 🎉

Fantastic episode, you two!

The air looks terrible. How can you breathe that every day? I understand why the people of Wuhan were protesting about the air quality. Most videos that I have seen of China have the haziest, smoggy air. You might need lung therapy when you leave.

great video thank you

Burning paper money or other stuff is traditional Chinese culture in Qingming, which is in the spring and a few different days in the year. It's an EMS that transfers money and goods to people in the other world and hopes they have a good life there.

Why is your audio always so bad? I have to turn up my TV so my mother and I can hear it just to be blasted out when a commercial comes on. Sorry, but it drives us crazy! Please wear microphones the quality would be so much better and very much appreciated.

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This was SO fun and interesting! Thanks for sharing.
Have a Merry Christmas, Julia and Matt. 🎄

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Matt, I thought you were freaking out on the toboggan 😂😂😂. What a fabulous day! I’m not surprised you love visiting the wall so much. The scenery just stunning. Have a beautiful Christmas guys.. big hug from me ❤

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Harriet and I enjoyed our time in Beijing including The Wall. We climbed the stairs and took the toboggan down. It was fun. The views are stunning. it sounds like you guys had a lot fun too.
Guys, what do think was your biggest takeaway in visiting The Wall ? Hope all is well.
Harriet and I want to take this time out and wish you Happy Holidays!🎄🎄 to you and Yours.
Sending much love❤ from richmond, VA. Harriet, Jim and Yuki

Greenery i.e. plants should be everywhere accompanying human beings according to Chinese tradition.

Here in Southwest USA is something to honor dead loved ones:
Día de los Muertos Mexican tradition honors dead: what it means
In Mexico, Día de los Muertos traditions include building elaborate altars ("ofrendas") decorated with marigolds, candles, food like "pan de muerto" (bread of the dead), sugar skulls ("calaveras"), visiting cemeteries, parades, and sharing stories about deceased loved ones, all while celebrating life and the cycle of death with a joyful atmosphere; the holiday is typically celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, with each day dedicated to different groups of deceased individuals.
Key elements of Día de los Muertos in Mexico:
Ofrendas (altars):
These are central to the celebration, decorated with photos of the deceased, candles, marigolds (believed to guide spirits), food like pan de muerto, water, and personal items of the departed.
Pan de Muerto (bread of the dead):
A special sweet bread often shaped like a skull, traditionally shared with family and placed on the ofrenda.
Calaveras (sugar skulls):
Colorful sugar skulls, sometimes decorated with names, representing the deceased and given as gifts, especially to children.
Cempasúchil (marigolds):
These vibrant orange flowers are believed to guide the spirits of the deceased back to the living world.
Cemetery visits:
Families visit the graves of loved ones to clean them, decorate them with flowers, and leave offerings.
Papel picado (perforated paper):
Colorful paper decorations often seen hanging around altars and during parades.
Traditional food:
Besides pan de muerto, other dishes like tamales and mole are often prepared during Día de los Muertos.
Parades and festivities:
Many towns and cities hold large parades with colorful costumes, music, and dance performances.
Important points to remember about Día de los Muertos:
Positive celebration:
Unlike Halloween, Día de los Muertos focuses on remembering and celebrating the lives of the deceased with joy and love.
Family focus:
This holiday is deeply rooted in family traditions, with generations coming together to honor their ancestors.
Indigenous roots:
The origins of Día de los Muertos can be traced back to ancient Mesoamerican cultures

Matt you swore ha ha.

Amazing video ❤

Nice video. Great place. Wasn’t so happy to see the Russian flag held out proudly.

Thanks for sharing and have a great trip!

In general Chinese don't like sweet food. They are more into salty stuff or other flavors. That is why u dont see creamy or dairy ingredients in chinese food.

Is it better going up or down walking the wall? 😂

Great wall is incredible, unimaginable how in olden days those peoples built it and the human toll involved.

All built by hand with no electronics. Stunning.

At least they drive on the right side of the road in China. ;)

That White Hoodie is totally cool, I want one!

Apakah ada makanan muslim di situ

Mandarin: 节日快乐 我很高兴能在中国各地旅行。还能体验长城。所以，你们的中国班也要好好上。看来你的语言水平有了很大提高。 继续努力.

English: Happy Holidays! I am happy able to travel all over China. Also experience the Great Wall. Therefore, doing well with your China Class too. It looks like you have improved with the Language. Keep it up.

That looks like the most unsafe way down ever! 😂

I had never heard of this custom but he is calling it 寒衣节 (寒衣節) han yi jie, which literally means Cold Clothes Festival - Winter Clothes Festival. You are making good progress on your Chinese language skills. Do pay close attention to tones as this is very important!

Hello guys 🤗.
The city is very beautiful and so clean as well .
Anyway enjoy

Thank you for this awesome adventure. I love learning about China and all that you both have been doing. The Great Wall is beyond words stunning. I laughed so hard as I watched you both ride down the slide on the carts. That had to be so much fun! Watching you all on your adventure in China makes me feel like I am there also. Be safe and thank you! Have a great holiday week!!

Fabulous content
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Wishing you both a very Merry Christmas, enjoy the holidays, hopefully you’ll be with your families.