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@marenaweise

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Lives in Beijing · From Beijing

Chinese (Native) joined 3y3m Mar 6, 2023, 15:58 ago

been chasing the best zhajiangmian in beijing's dongcheng district

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Jun 5

Jun 13

i've done this route a few times and honestly the day 2 bike rental is the best decision here. just a heads up, those electric bikes run out of battery faster than you'd think if you're going all the...

Jun 3

Tai'an

Things to Do in Tai'an (2026)

the midnight hike tip is spot on, i'd also say bring a couple of those little bottles of baijiu from the 7-11 near hongmen entrance. the vendors at the top charge 3x what they're worth and nothing war...

Jun 2

Suzhou

Best Food in Suzhou (2026)

solid guide, covers most of the classics. one spot worth adding is the hand-pulled noodle place on the corner of Dinghuisi Lane and Fengmen Road, it's called Suzhou Lamian Guan or something generic li...

Zhongshu

Things to Do in Zhongshu (2026)

if you're into photography, the ancient bell tower from the old town looks amazing at dusk when the lights come on and the sky is still a bit purple. i climbed up right before closing at 5pm and got s...

Jun 1

Renqiu

Things to Do in Renqiu (2026)

ngl the theater is underrated for how cheap it is. i caught a kunqu opera there last spring and the acoustics were solid, plus the seats are surprisingly comfortable for 30 rmb. check if they have any...

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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May 29

Zhanjiang

Best Food in Zhanjiang (2026)

**🍜 Where to Start** Begin your food journey at Chikan Old Street, the historic heart of Zhanjiang's culinary scene. This pedestrian-friendly area is lined with family-run stalls and small eateries s...

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May 23

Europe

3 Days in Europe: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Planning Your Base** Choose a central neighborhood like Le Marais in Paris or Kreuzberg in Berlin to minimize transit time. A hotel near a metro station with multiple lines saves 20-30 minutes ea...

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May 15

Tokyo

Izakayas you can smoke in?

Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for izakayas where smoking is still allowed? Last time I was here 8 years ago it seemed that smoking was generally accepted indoors but nowadays that does not...

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