Discover Beijing's hidden culture ... before the bulldozers get there - CNN.com.

This is an interesting and poignant article on CNN.com about the Beijing's struggle to save their architectural heritage while dealing with the city's rapid growth. It is unfortunate when significant places are lost in the name of modernization, and Beijing has been dealing with the juxtaposition of the old and new in their city for years. The photos featured in the article are excellent if you haven't been there to see these incredible sites.

I hope I can get there one day to see it before it has changed too much.

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emily hines

Raised in the South with a love of Spanish moss, craftsman bungalows and front porches, I am Emily Hines, writer, dreamer and beer drinker. You can find me strolling down a century old city block snapping iPhone photos of colorful facades and searching for flea market treasures.

With my burly husband Ryan, I enjoy searching for edible mushrooms to escape the hum of the city. He proudly donned the beard and man bun way before it reached the masses – a critical point he’ll remind you of whenever he sees an Urban Outfitters.

Dog mom to two wild black lab pups: Junebug, in honor of the summer beetles she’d follow around as a puppy and Lula, my swimmer who was named after the Tallulah river in Georgia. Both constant companions.

My traveling goal is to find the hidden gems. There are stories everywhere, you just have to find them. Let’s hit the road.

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