Those making plans to attend the Olympics in Beijing should bring their own shopping bags to the store as China has now banned free plastic bags in an effort to curb pollution. Shoppers are now encouraged to carry their own bags.The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games offers a warm invitation that reflects the mission of the five Fuwa as young Ambassadors to Beijing 2008 in Chinese and English
Learning to handle chopsticks is easy with a little bit of practice in a tourist restaurant you may be able to obtain a fork if you still have trouble but in many restaurants frequented by local patrons they may not have them, so you may want to carry your own.
Beijing expects to receive tens of thousands of foreign tourists and China will welcome it's guests with a warm and friendly smile as the goal is to unite the world in kindness and hospitality.
