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Flying Kites in Tian'anmen Square Beijing

From www.China-Family-Adventure.com. While in Beijing, take some time to fly kites in the world's largest square! Afternoons is not so crowded, and stay to the side so the buildings don't block the wind. Have fun!

from YouTube on Fri, Jan 25 2008

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