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May 24

Jun 1

One thing the guide doesn't mention is that Sanfang Qixiang can get absolutely packed on weekends, especially in the afternoon. I'd suggest going right when it opens at 8:30 AM if you want to actually...

3 Days in Fuzhou: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Where to Start** Base yourself near the city center, around Dongjiekou or Wuyi Square, for easy access to major sights. The Fuzhou Metro lines 1 and 2 intersect here, making transit between neigh...

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Jun 1

Maoming

Things to Do in Maoming (2026)

I'd add that the Maoming Forest Park is way more fun if you go early in the morning around 7 AM, when the locals are doing tai chi and the air is still cool. The hiking trails are pretty easy too, so...

May 31

Quanzhou

Where to Stay in Quanzhou (2026)

Something the guide could have mentioned is that the Muslim Quarter near Qingjing Mosque has some really affordable guesthouses that aren't listed on the big booking sites. I found a place called the...

May 29

Zhumadian

3 Days in Zhumadian: Itinerary 2026

This is a solid plan. I'd add that the Su Dongpo Memorial Temple is worth a bit more time if you have any interest in calligraphy. They have some rubbing stones you can try yourself for a few yuan, wh...

May 28

Foshan

Best Food in Foshan (2026)

This guide nails the basics. I'd add that the area around Tongji Bridge in Chancheng has a few small stalls that don't show up on maps, especially one that does claypot rice for about 25 RMB with a se...

May 26

Lima

3 Days in Lima: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: Historic Center** Start your first day in Lima's Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, and the Cathedral of Lima, which opens daily f...

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May 12

Bangkok

For a pattaya Experience in Bangkok, what is the best place to go?

Pattaya experience, in the meaning of, beer bars and "friendly" girls/boys. My first ideas are: Nana, around soi 11? (Ambassador Hotel, The Landmark?) Soi Cowboy, but which hotels? (Jasmine City?)...

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May 11

Beijing

Qianmen Street Food Showdown?

So, I'm heading to Qianmen next month. I've heard the street food is AMAZING but also... overwhelming. Seriously, the sheer number of choices is kinda terrifying. My question is: what's the ONE dish I...

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May 10

Berlin

Is Berlin so empty in summer because everyone is in turkey?

Now that school started again and the city feels more crowded again, I had this thought: people always say Berlin is so empty in summer because everyone is on holiday. But this always felt weird becau...

3 4 1mo

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