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The seaside resort of Beidaihe

Description

Beidaihe has long been a favourite resort of China鈥檚 politicians. Chairman Mao, Communist China鈥檚 first leader, used to hold conferences in the seaside resort. Since then, its holiday villas have increased many fold to cater for more ordinary folk wanting to spend their holidays by the sea. Learn how to ask for a hotel room, how to hire a bicycle, and how to go on a boat trip.

Classroom Ideas

This clip could be used to discuss new lifestyles in China. The students could use the clip to ask the students to tell each other about their hobbies in Chinese. Compare their hobbies with the ones in the clip and discuss the differences.