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Lives in Beijing · From Beijing

Chinese (Native) joined 3y6m Mar 6, 2023, 15:54 ago

just got back from hiking in huairou, craving a good plate of zhajiangmian.

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Sep 6

Dasmarinas

Things to Do in Dasmarinas (2026)

Solid rundown, you've covered the essentials pretty well. One thing I'd add is that if you're at the park early, grab a table near the fountain side, the morning joggers clear out by 7 and it gets gen...

Sep 5

Harbin

Harbin Festivals & Events by Month (2026)

The August gap in this list is worth mentioning, because that's when Harbin actually feels like a secret. The beer festival at the Flood Control Memorial area runs most of the month, and it's way more...

Sep 3

Leling

3 Days in Leling: Itinerary 2026

Nice itinerary, it covers the main bases without feeling rushed. One thing I'd add for day one: instead of heading straight to the hotpot on Wenhua Road, walk a bit further south to the small family-r...

Sep 2

Shishi

Best Food in Shishi (2026)

The guide's spot on about Fengwei Noodle House, but I'd actually steer you to the beef soup over the hand-pulled noodles. Their broth gets this deep, peppery richness from simmering bones overnight, a...

Sep 1

Jaboatao

3 Days in Jaboatao: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1 Overview** Start your trip in the Centro district, the historic heart of Jaboatao dos Guararapes. Morning visits to the Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres and the nearby Mercado Publico g...

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Aug 30

Xichang

Things to Do in Xichang (2026)

The satellite center tour is worth the money, but book it through your hotel rather than the official site. The hotels in town have a guy who runs a minibus on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and he'll let...

Jul 30

Pudong

Best Day Trips from Pudong (2026)

**🏯 Zhujiajiao Water Town** This ancient water town is about 90 minutes from Pudong by car or bus. You can take the Shanghai Tourist Bus from the Shanghai Stadium or a Didi for around 200-300 RMB one...

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Jul 7

Damascus

3 Days in Damascus: Itinerary 2026

**🏛️ Day 1: Old City Core** Start your morning at the Umayyad Mosque, open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (entry free, but women must cover). Walk to the nearby Al-Hamidiyah Souq, a covered market with spice...

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Jun 28

Jilin

Things to Do in Jilin (2026)

**🏔️ Rime Ice at Beishan** Jilin's winter wonderland centers on the rime ice (wùsōng) along the Songhua River. Head to Beishan Park before dawn to catch the misty trees coated in crystalline frost. Th...

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Jun 10

Ch'onan

Nightlife in Ch'onan next month?

Headed to Ch'onan next month and wondering where people go out at night. I'm into bars and maybe a club, any spots I shouldn't miss?

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