John, the top tout in Beijing’s tourist entertainment district Tout (n.) Someone who publicly solicits customers in a bold way. “Hello, want beer?” “Hi, this great bar! Come inside!” “Good drink here!” The calls grow louder and more intrusive as you progress down Beijing’s Sanlitun Bar Street, a cornucopia of gaudy facades, neon lights and [...]
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