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@marenaweise

recently replied in Macheng

Lives in Beijing · From Beijing

Chinese (Native) joined 3y5m Mar 6, 2023, 15:58 ago

been chasing the best zhajiangmian in beijing's dongcheng district

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May 19

Beijing

Rouge & Blanc
Looking for a friendly chat.

Aug 18

nice writeup, totally agree on the museum being a good quick stop. one thing i'd add is the old town gets way better after 17:00 when the tour groups leave, the lanes feel empty and the tea houses sta...

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Aug 14

Lhasa

3 Days in Lhasa: Itinerary 2026

your itinerary's pretty spot on, but for day 2 try hitting norbulingka in the late morning instead of afternoon, the light in the gardens is way better and you'll beat the tour groups that roll in aft...

Aug 11

Feicheng

3 Days in Feicheng: Itinerary 2026

this is a really solid itinerary, you clearly did your homework. one thing i'd add is the old city wall walk on the north side of the confucian temple, most people miss the steps near the east gate bu...

Aug 10

Taishan

3 Days in Taishan: Itinerary 2026

good write up, super thorough. one thing i'd mention for day 2, if ur not dead set on the classic route, the western cable car from taohuayuan gets you up in like 20 mins and you skip the whole midnig...

Aug 9

Chengde

Typical Souvenirs from Chengde (2026)

i'd add the little handmade paper lanterns sold near the bell tower at dusk, not in the guide but they're all over the street stalls around 6pm. the old guy who makes them uses rice paper and bamboo,...

Jul 27

Guankou

Where to Stay in Guankou (2026)

**🏙️ Central Guankou** Central Guankou is the heart of the city, with easy access to major attractions like the Guankou Old Street and the Night Market. Prices here are mid-range, with hotels averagin...

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Jul 22

Calgary

3 Days in Calgary: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: Downtown & Prince's Island** Start your morning at the Calgary Tower (101 9 Ave SW) for panoramic views; open 9am, tickets $18. Walk 10 minutes to Prince's Island Park for a stroll along t...

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Jun 28

Vancouver

3 Days in Vancouver: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Where to Start** Begin your trip in the West End, near Stanley Park. This central neighborhood gives you easy access to the seawall, English Bay Beach, and downtown. Many hotels here offer reason...

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May 30

Tangshan

3 Days in Tangshan: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1 Overview** Start your trip in the city center around Tangshan Railway Station. Spend the morning at the Tangshan Earthquake Memorial Park, a solemn tribute to the 1976 disaster. The park is...

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Nanning

3 Days in Nanning: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: City Center & Green Spaces** Start your morning at Nanning's People's Park (Renmin Park), a lush oasis with a lake and the Zhenning Fort. Entry is free, and it opens at 6:00 AM. From there...

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