honestly the bit about "zao" is spot on, but you'll also hear "chi le ma" (吃了没) way more than any textbook greeting. it's the classic dongbei way to check in, even with strangers at the noodle shop...

honestly the guide nailed it but if you're here in summer, skip the midday tower climb and go straight to the old town's shaved ice spots. there's a tiny stall near Yipin Tea House that does mango wit...

yo this guide is solid, especially the noodle spot. lao wang's been there forever, but if you go after 11am the broth gets a bit too salty for my taste. i'd say hit it at 9ish then walk over to auntie...

yo this is a solid list, fwiw i'd add that the Wanda Plaza basement is honestly where the real deal is for gifts - that dried tofu they sell near the escalator is way better than the stuff in the tour...

yo this is a solid guide, ngl you nailed the grand marche tip. i'd add that if you're near the cathedral around 7am, there's a woman who sells beignets with a sweet peanut sauce that's honestly better...