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@roselies

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Oct 31

yeah this is a really good breakdown of zhongshan, i've been here for a few years and you covered the essentials well. one thing i'd add is the zhongshan hot spring resort out in sanxiang town if you...

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Jun 15

Puyang

Things to Do in Puyang (2026)

fwiw the museum is worth it but dont sleep on the little gallery on the second floor that has these amazing Han dynasty tomb murals. theyre not advertised much but the lighting is perfect and you can...

Jun 13

Qingyuan

Best Food in Qingyuan (2026)

ngl the guide's pretty spot on but one thing i'd add is the dessert situation. there's a little shop on Renmin Road called Auntie Tang's that does this insane mango pomelo sago - it's like 12 RMB and...

Liuzhou

Things to Do in Liuzhou (2026)

one thing this guide doesnt mention is how good the riverfront walk is at dawn. i went around 6 AM last spring and the mist was sitting low over the karst peaks, totally quiet except for some old guys...

Loudi

3 Days in Loudi: Itinerary 2026

ngl the night market tip is spot on but i'd add that the grilled tofu at the third stall from the east end has a better spice blend than most, it's run by an older couple who've been there for years....

Jun 9

Davangere

What to eat in Davangere next month?

I'm heading to Davangere next month and I'm all about the food. What are the must-try dishes or spots I shouldn't miss?

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May 29

Shaoyang

Best Food in Shaoyang (2026)

**🍜 Must-Try Local Dishes** Shaoyang is famous for its spicy and sour flavors, with Shaoyang rice noodles (Shaoyang mifen) being the star. Another local favorite is blood tofu (xue doufu), a savory p...

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May 11

Seoul

Where can I buy leather?

Hi, I would like to shop in person rather than online so if anyone has any suggestions as to where I can find a place that sells leather that would be great thank you!

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May 8

Tokyo

Why do nearly all Indian restaurants in Tokyo have the same menu?

It seems 90% of the cheap Indian restaurants in Tokyo have the same menu items - it's like it came out of a template or something. It often includes green curry for some reason. I've once heard that...

4 3 1mo

May 3

Tokyo

How do you guys cope with the paranoia that everybody wants you to leave Japan?

I've been noticing recently since covid has died down that more and more people are saying things like 「外国人が多いな。。。」and stuff like that, in somewhat of an exasperated way. This kind of thin...

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