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Lives in Beijing · From Beijing

Chinese (Native) joined 3y6m Mar 6, 2023, 15:53 ago

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May 28

Jun 6

nice write up, the danxia trails tip is solid but i'd say skip fairy rock if u're short on time. the climb up to the old taoist temple behind elephant trunk hill, the one not on the map, is way more w...

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Sep 5

Lu'an

Brief History of Lu'an: From Founding to Today (2026)

solid write up, the han dynasty bit is underrated tbh. most people blow through lu'an on the way to the mountains but the old city wall foundation near the east gate, not the reconstructed part, you c...

Sep 2

Gaizhou

3 Days in Gaizhou: Itinerary 2026

i've done gaizhou three times and the guide nails the basics but here's my thing, the drum tower at 8:30 opening is the move, u get the whole upper level to yourself for like 15 min before the tour bu...

Aug 30

Changsha

Best Food in Changsha (2026)

the guide's solid but it's missing the breakfast scene at nanmenkou, right by the old city wall. there's a tiny shop, no sign, just a red lantern outside, does the best spicy beef noodles in the city,...

Aug 24

Fuyang

3 Days in Fuyang: Itinerary 2026

this is a really well thought out plan, the pacing is good and you won't feel rushed. one thing i'd swap is the fuyang museum on day 1, it's a bit dry unless you're really into pottery shards. better...

Jul 18

Liangshi

3 Days in Liangshi: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1 Overview** Start your trip in the historic Old Town, where narrow lanes and traditional tea houses set the pace. Spend the morning at the Liangshi Ancient Street (open 8am-6pm, free entry)...

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Jul 15

Kawanakajima

Best Food in Kawanakajima (2026)

**🍜 Where to Start** Begin your food journey at the Kawanakajima Morning Market, held daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM near the Kawanakajima Battlefield Memorial. Here you'll find fresh local produce,...

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Jun 17

Changzhi

Things to Do in Changzhi (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the City Center** Begin your exploration at the Changzhi Museum, located at 2 Yingxiong Road, which offers a solid overview of the region's history from ancient times to the modern era....

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May 23

New York

Best Food in New York (2026)

**🍕 Iconic Pizza Spots** No trip to New York is complete without a slice. Head to Joe's Pizza at 7 Carmine Street in Greenwich Village for a classic thin-crust slice, around $4. For a sit-down experi...

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May 13

Berlin

Aufgrund von massiven Drohungen musste ich aus der eigenen Wohnung fliehen. Was jetzt?

Ich machs nur kurz, ich musste aus meiner Wohnung fliehen da mir dort verschiedene schlimme Dinge angedroht wurden. Polizei involviert, ich bin 'okey', Fürs erste temporät in Sicherheit, aber will mit...

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