Starbucks, Forbidden City, Beijing
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At some point this picture was ranked #376 for October 27, 2005 in Flickr Explore, according to Flagrant Disregard's Scout.
Apparently this is quite a famous scene.. there is actually a Starbucks within the Forbidden City!! It's very small, but sells all the coffees and teas, the Beijing Starbucks cups, and a bit of food. They do a roaring business, partly because it's Starbucks, but also because there aren't many places where you can buy anything to eat here.
You can barely tell it's a Starbucks when you're farther away:
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yes! I've heard about this! and I like it
that Starbucks was made to be discreet and
that they occupied a place which historically
complemented the faded wornout peeling spaces
of the Forbidden city.
Posted 34 months ago.
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urprettywhenyoucry [deleted] says:
Wow, interesting picture, it's gorgeous.
Posted 24 months ago.
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They remove the stickers on the glass windows
now. I don't know it's starbucks until I went
inside.
Posted 18 months ago.
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There is a big public campaign here in
Beijing to have this location removed.
Considering the site is the epicenter of
modern China, warts and all, I understand the
concern and agree the location should be
removed.
Posted 17 months ago.
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Hi, I'm a Moderator for the Starbucks group, and we'd love to have your picture in
the group.Found in a search. (? )
Posted 17 months ago.
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Done! Thanks for all the comments - they've
been really informative.
Posted 16 months ago.
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like i havent been there yet so far, i
soooooo dont want to miss it before it is
removed. *concerned* Some of my friends think
it should remain. Me, too.
Posted 15 months ago.
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I heard it's going to be removed. Oh well.
Posted 13 months ago.
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You know, i need a starbucks right now but
there isn't a starbucks in my city, well, i
love your pic, bye.
Posted 13 months ago.
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Good read: Starbucked: A Double Tall Tale of Caffeine,
Commerce, and Culture
Posted 8 months ago.
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Great picture, I wish I had snapped one of it
before it was removed (with much fanfare in
summer 2007). Fear not there are many other
fine Starbucks in Beijing. May I recommend
the Starbucks in the Jin Ma Spring Hotel
Lobby in Haidian district.
Posted 6 months ago.
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You are invited to post this Starbucks Store Picture !! to:Starbucks Tour
Posted 5 months ago.
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