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Nov 2021
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Newbie | Pandas In Chengdu

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So you've hiked the Great Wall, explored the wonders of the Forbidden City, marveled at the Bund; you've exhausted the top-tier tourist attractions of eastern China. Fortunately for tireless travelers like you, China's a massive country chock full of national treasures available for your viewing pleasure. Next stop for the travelers in today's lesson: pandas! Learn how to talk about these cuddly creatures in this newbie lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2002

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