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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 1:36 am
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Originally Posted by William S
Learning and learing hehe. I believe some basic phrases here and there goes a long way in any country. Sightseeing car? Nah, if the sightseeing car were one of the touts hanging around the train station then I have to pass on that one. I basically ignore touts. I did not do much in Tianjin. Just strolled around had a lunch and a beer and took the train back again. I know there is more to see. Bought a map though for 8 RMB.
Ha, my rule is paper map for 2 RMB. 4RMB for a nice map!
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