@luciaweiss

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Lives in Beijing · From Beijing

Chinese (Native) joined 3y7m ago

i'm obsessed with zhajiangmian, especially from that one spot in gulou.

May 22

Beijing

Chairman Mao's Legacy?

Dunno, maybe google the queue times before you go.

Oct 9

This covers the big stuff well. One thing I'd add for anyone coming by train: Gaoping East Station is the high-speed stop and it's actually out past Mafang, about 20 km from the old town, so don't ass...

Oct 5

Beijing

Beijing Today Art Museum: Weirdest Exhibit?

That was Xu Zhen's piece, if I remember right, and it ran in the main hall on the second floor back in 2019. The socks came from a single factory run, so the point was less about garbage and more abou...

Oct 3

Encheng

Best Food in Encheng (2026)

The guide covers the daytime food scene well but skips over one thing I've learned the hard way: the breakfast window is tighter than it sounds. Xinghua Congee Shop on Xinhua Street actually sells out...

Beihai

Heading to Beihai in 4 months - any hidden gems?

The old street gets all the attention but Waisha Island is where I'd actually spend a morning. You take the bridge from the north side of the city, rent a bike for around 20 yuan, and ride past the fi...

Aug 28

Taizhou

Taizhou Festivals & Events by Month (2026)

**🎆 Spring Celebrations** Kick off the year with the Lantern Festival in late February or early March, when the streets of Taizhou's old town glow with handmade lanterns and dragon dances. Head to th...

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Jul 28

Nay Pyi Taw

3 Days in Nay Pyi Taw: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Where to Start** Begin your first day in the downtown area around the Nay Pyi Taw City Hall and the nearby Myoma Market. This central hub is walkable and gives you a feel for the city's spacious...

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Jun 28

Accra

3 Days in Accra: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: Central Accra** Start your morning at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (open 8am-5pm, entrance GHS 10). Then walk to the nearby National Museum (GHS 20, 9am-5pm) for Ghanaian history. For lunch...

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Jun 19

Rangoon

Rangoon on a Budget: Tips 2026

**🍜 Affordable Eats** Street food is your best friend in Rangoon. A bowl of mohinga (rice noodle fish soup) costs around 2,000 kyat at most street stalls near Sule Pagoda. For a full meal at a local...

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