Chiner Keepers: Old People Hanging Out
The Temple of Heaven was pretty neat, but even neater was the old people community teeming right outside. It was busy, and they were straight up playing the er hu, doing coordinated dances with various items, playing them cards, singing, ballroom dancing, having impromptu choirs, tagging calligraphy with water. The place was insane, son. The old people culture in China should be considered a sightseeing item, and if you’re ever in the neighborhood, just head on over to your nearest park in the morning, pack some bread crumbs to lure them in, find a bench, and enjoy the show. Old people FTW.