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This audio file, "027567_Riding a Bus in Beijing (to the Temple of Heaven).mp3", begins with the sound of a bustling city, featuring a variety of noises that indicate the presence of many people. As the title suggests, the listener is taken on a journey through Beijing via a public bus. The clip starts off with the distant hum of traffic, punctuated by the occasional honks of impatient drivers. The rhythmic clatter of a nearby construction site can be heard, giving a sense of the city's continuous growth and development. As the bus doors open, the sounds of people conversing in Mandarin echo in the background. The distinct rustling of clothes and shuffle of feet indicate passengers boarding the bus. Some speak quietly, while others laugh and jest with each other. The bus engine rumbles to life, overlaying the city's noise with its own steady drone. The characteristic ding of the bus bell signals the start of the journey. As the bus begins
