Yes, they're pretty common, though KFC seems to be the leader here

Note sure where - near Beihai, Qianhai.

Near Beihai, Qianhai.

In Prince Gong's residence. Prince Gong was the father of the last Qing emporer. Compound has great deal of interesting rocks/stone creations (which we didn't really photo)

In Prince Gong's residence.

In Prince Gong's residence

In Prince Gong's residence.

More of the exercise equipment we keep encountering (an old man with a wheel is using a back stretching machine just out of the camera's view.) Houhai area.

Houhai area.

"Charmmy Kitty" in parking garage of Hingqiao department store (Hingqao Pearl Market). We bought some silk and kites.

Tian'anmen, looking like another time, in these next few pics

Tian'anmen

Scrumptious dinner north of Qianahai/Bell Tower area. Don't know the name - no Pinyin or English. Cun said it didn't specialize in any region or style other than "spicy."

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