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@susen

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Lives in Beijing · From Beijing

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Mar 30

Apr 11

cool to see someone putting this much thought into tongchuan, most people just pass through. one thing i'd add is the night market near the north gate of the old town, it's not on beiguan street but a...

Aug 17

Chengde

Chengde Name Origins & Local Words 2026

honestly the guide undersells how much the name chengde still carries weight day to day. my landlord here always says "chengde rén, chéng dé xīn" (承德人，承德心), like the city name is a reminder to...

Aug 16

Gaomi

Things to Do in Gaomi (2026)

for the mo yan old residence, take bus 5 but get off one stop early at the small bridge, then walk the last 300m along the canal. the road curves and the bus turns away, but the walk is pretty and you...

Aug 15

Laiyang

Things to Do in Laiyang (2026)

yeah the guide's solid but it misses the best time to hit the wulong river park, which is right before sunrise. i'm talking 5:30 am, when the mist's still on the water and the tai chi crowd's just war...

Dengtalu

Best Food in Dengtalu (2026)

i'll throw in one more spot the guide skipped, the little wonton shop tucked behind the post office on Willow Lane. they only do one thing, shrimp and pork wontons in a clear broth, but it's the best...

Jul 15

Yekaterinburg

Best Food in Yekaterinburg (2026)

**🍽️ Where to Start** Begin your culinary journey at the Vysotsky Business Center, where the 52nd-floor restaurant Panorama AS offers stunning city views alongside modern Russian cuisine. Mains range...

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Jun 21

Kano

Things to Do in Kano (2026)

**🏰 Start at the Ancient City** Begin your journey at the Kano City Wall, a 14th-century fortification that once protected the old city. The Gidan Makama Museum inside the wall offers artifacts and e...

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Jun 20

Mashhad

3 Days in Mashhad: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: Holy Shrine & Center** Start your first day at the Imam Reza Holy Shrine, the spiritual heart of Mashhad. Arrive by 8 AM to explore the complex before the crowds; entry is free, but dress...

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Jun 10

Bogota

Bogota on a Budget: Tips 2026

**🏨 Affordable Accommodation** Budget travelers can find dorm beds in hostels like Hostal Sue Caro in La Candelaria for around $10-15 per night. Private rooms in budget hotels such as Hotel de la Veg...

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May 28

Changchun

3 Days in Changchun: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: Jingyuetan & City Center** Start your morning at Jingyuetan National Forest Park (Jingyuetan Road, Nanguan District, open 6:00-18:00, entrance 30 CNY). Spend 2-3 hours walking or cycling a...

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