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@marlen

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Lives in Beijing · From Beijing

Chinese (Native) joined 3y3m Mar 6, 2023, 15:52 ago

@marlen joined asklocals 3 years ago in Beijing and hasn't added a bio yet.

Jun 9

Chengdu

Chengdu on a Budget: Tips 2026

good guide, especially the lotus pond tip - most tourists never make it there. one thing i'd add is the chengdu tea market on qintai road, near the qintai road subway stop. you can sample before you b...

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Jun 8

Huanglongsi

3 Days in Huanglongsi: Itinerary 2026

the muni valley tip in the guide is solid but heads up the shuttle only runs every hour and stops around 4pm so don't get stranded like i did lol. also if you're fit enough skip the cable car on day 2...

Qingyuan

getting around qingyuan in may?

id just uber honestly lol. cheaper than renting and u dont have to deal with the narrow roads yourself

Jun 7

Utrecht

transit tips for Utrecht in 5 months?

for a short stay just get single tickets tbh. the OV-chipkaart has a 7.50 euro non-refundable fee for the card itself, so unless you're taking like 10+ trips it doesn't pay off. the trams and buses ru...

Jun 6

Nanchang

3 Days in Nanchang: Itinerary 2026

the tengwang pavilion is worth it but honestly the real gem is the small folk art museum tucked into the side street just east of it. free entry and they have these amazing paper-cut exhibits that mos...

May 14

Tokyo

Moving with aquarium?

Anyone have experience moving around Tokyo with a fish tank? I'm planning for my move in a few months. I don't think moving companies will handle aquariums usually, but I could be wrong. I'm thinking...

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May 10

Bangkok

Where can I chill with my cat? (moving condos)

Hi, I will be moving condos, but have a 3 hour check in window between each move. Are there any cat friendly cafes or places I could chill for a few hours and do some stuff on my laptop, while my cat...

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May 2

Bangkok

Is Erawan station good?

I mean for short term living, cost of rent, easy to go around or you guys suggest move up a bit like on-nut, I find that rent at Erawan station is around 8-9k/m so it seem good.

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Apr 30

Seoul

I only have one day to visit Seoul, any recommendations?

Hello everyone, I'll be on a business trip but I'll only be having one free day to visit Seoul. I'll be near Jung District, may I ask for your recommendations for good places to visit please? And al...

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Apr 27

Berlin

Possibility to buy apartment?

Hello, did anyone else had the owner of their rented apartment change (from a big Gmbh-Investor to another)? Mine is a 12 apartments building. Half of the apartments are on an unlimited contracts, the...

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