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@estherflach

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Lives in Beijing · From Beijing

Chinese (Native) joined 3y6m Mar 6, 2023, 15:58 ago

mostly eats zhajiangmian in gulou, beijing.

🧋 Bubble Tea 🍰 Cake 🐱 Cats 🍷 Wine

Sep 5

Yatou

Things to Do in Yatou (2026)

real good list, the museum and hill are the usual suspects but the evening culture bit is underrated. i caught a yue opera show there last fall and even without understanding much, the costumes and th...

Suihua

Suihua History in 2026: From Frontier to Modern City

honestly the jade room tip above is gold, i second that but also check the second floor of the museum, the republican era money and old shop signs are tucked in a corner most people walk past. they ha...

Jinzhou

Cultural Etiquette in Jinzhou: What Not to Do (2026)

pretty accurate guide, the temple dress code is no joke. i wore shorts to guangji temple once and they handed me a wrap skirt at the entrance, kinda funny but also a wake up call. one thing not mentio...

Sep 4

Jingcheng

3 Days in Jingcheng: Itinerary 2026

honestly this is everything i wish i had when i first moved here, day 2 especially nails the pacing. only thing i'd add is on day 1, after the night market, if u still have energy, the drum tower at t...

Xinmin

Best Food in Xinmin (2026)

guide's solid but they slept on the breakfast game at west avenue. the baozi stalls are good but the real move is the soy milk shop two doors down from the old pharmacy, they make it fresh in front of...

Jul 3

Fuxin

Things to Do in Fuxin (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Museum** The Fuxin Museum (39 Jiefang Street) is the best introduction to the city's history, with exhibits on the Liao Dynasty and local coal mining heritage. Admission is free, and...

4 6 2mos

Jun 23

Antananarivo

Things to Do in Antananarivo (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Rova** Begin your visit at the Rova of Antananarivo, the royal palace complex that sits atop the highest hill in the city. The site offers sweeping views of the capital and surroundi...

9 3 2mos

Hohhot

3 Days in Hohhot: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Where to Start** Begin your trip at the city center near Qingcheng Park, which is a convenient hub for public transit and hotels. Most attractions are within a 15-minute taxi ride from here, and...

-3 5 2mos

Jun 2

Shuangyashan

best photo spots in Shuangyashan?

heading to Shuangyashan in about 5 months and i'm bringing my camera. where are the must-see spots for landscape or city shots?

10 4 3mos

May 16

Beijing

Echoes of History?

I went to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last week. The sheer scale of the place was breathtaking, absolutely massive. I spent hours wandering the halls, imagining all the historical events t...

-2 3 3mos