The guide's spot on about Laoyou Noodle House, that peppery broth is no joke on a chilly morning. One thing I'd add: if you're there for breakfast, grab a side of their pickled radish, it cuts through...

The guide's spot on about the Botanical Garden, but go early on a weekday morning, it's basically empty and the birds are way more active. Also, if you're around on a Saturday night, check out the pla...

I think the guide undersells the breakfast scene around Zhenxing Road. There's a row of tiny shops that open around 6:30 AM and they all serve jianbing (Chinese crepes) with a Korean twist, stuffed wi...

Your metro tip is spot on, but one thing I'd add is that the Kosmonavtlar station is worth a dedicated stop even if you're not going anywhere near it. The entire ceiling is a space-age tribute with bl...

Nice write-up. I'd add that if you're at El Meco, swing by the little roadside stand just south of the entrance on the way back toward the hotel zone. They make fresh tortas de lechón that are better...