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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.

Sep 9

Gaobeidian

3 Days in Gaobeidian: Itinerary 2026

Nice write up, covers the bases well. If you've got time on day 2, skip the resort restaurant for lunch and grab a bowl of noodles at the little shack across from the bus stop, it's not fancy but the...

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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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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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