When you think of surfing, China is hardly the first destination that comes to mind. Most cities are landlocked and have no access to the ocean. Inspired by the surf centers of Los Angeles, there’s now a growing movement of indoor surf shops popping up across the country. We went and profiled Beijing’s first.

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