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Lives in Beijing · From Beijing

Chinese (Native) joined 3y3m Mar 6, 2023, 15:54 ago

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

Jun 9

Jiangmen

Things to Do in Jiangmen (2026)

The river cruise is nice but I'd suggest the ferry to Xiaodao Island instead. It's the same 50 CNY ticket but you can get off and spend a few hours walking around the island's little fishing villages...

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Jiujiang

Best Food in Jiujiang (2026)

I've eaten at Poyang Lake Fish Village maybe a dozen times and the steamed fish is great, but their real standout is the stir-fried water spinach with fermented tofu. It's only like 15 yuan and pairs...

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Hefei

Hefei on a Budget: Tips 2026

Something the guide doesn't mention is that most of the free parks like Xiaoyaojin have cheap morning tea houses tucked inside them. I paid 18 RMB for a pot of biluochun and sat by the lake for two ho...

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Jun 7

Shaoxing

3 Days in Shaoxing: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Overview and Tips** Shaoxing is a water town in Zhejiang with over 2,500 years of history. This 3-day itinerary groups attractions by neighborhood to save transit time. Plan to walk or take short...

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Zhuzhou

Best Food in Zhuzhou (2026)

This is a solid list, I've eaten at most of these places. One thing the guide misses is the morning scene at the Hexi Bridge foot, just south of the train station. Around 7 AM, a few old ladies set up...

Jun 6

Zhangzhou

3 Days in Zhangzhou: Itinerary 2026

That bus ride to Nanjing Tulou is pretty bumpy, so grab a seat near the front if you get motion sick. And honestly, the Tianluokeng shuttle is worth the 5 RMB just to save your legs for all the stairs...

May 29

Cairo

Where to Stay in Cairo (2026)

**🏙️ Zamalek: Central & Green** Zamalek sits on Gezira Island in the Nile, offering leafy streets and upscale apartments. It's ideal for families and digital nomads who want quiet, walkable neighborho...

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May 13

Mumbai

Prakash Inn Mystery?

So I stayed at Prakash Inn last week, right near the Gateway of India. The place was...fine. Basic, clean enough, but nothing special. What *was* special was this tiny, almost hidden, door on the thir...

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May 11

Mumbai

Crtitical Care

I'm visiting my aunt at Crtitical Care Asia Hospital in Mumbai next week. She's had a rough time, and the hospital website is... well, unhelpful. Anyone know what the visiting hours are *really* like?...

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May 8

Mumbai

Navigating Mumbai's Airport

I'm flying into Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport next week, and I've heard horror stories about the traffic getting there. Is there a reliable, relatively stress-free way to get from...

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