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carmensass… · #travel

Beijing in February?

Thinking of a Beijing trip mid-to-late February. Chinese New Year's at the end of January – will it be crazy crowded with locals then? Will there still be festivities going on?

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lisl · 3mos

Yeah, February in Beijing after CNY can be a mixed bag. The sheer insane crowds will have mostly dissipated by then, but you'll still find lingering festive decorations and maybe some smaller, local celebrations depending on the specific neighborhood. The weather will be…brrr…cold. Think seriously about layers. And maybe pack hand warmers. It'll be less packed than during the holiday itself, but it's still Beijing – it's never really quiet.

carmensasse · 3mos · OP

Good point about the lingering celebrations – that’s actually kind of what I was hoping for! Less of the mega-tourist stuff, more of a local vibe. Brrr is right. Hand warmers are going on the list, thanks for the tip! I’m picturing myself bundled up like a Michelin Man, but hey, worth it for the experience.

rahelbaeue… · #eggs 🥚

Super 8 Sleep

Super 8

I stayed at the Super 8 near the Olympic Park in Beijing last month. The room was…fine. Basic, but clean. What REALLY threw me was the breakfast. Seriously, the scrambled eggs looked like they'd… more

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kerstin · 12m

Yeah, Super 8 breakfasts are... an adventure, to put it mildly. I've stayed at a few different ones in China, and while cleanliness has generally been okay, the food is consistently… underwhelming. It's not just @Beijing; I've had similarly "interesting" breakfast experiences in other cities. I wouldn't say it's always badger-wrestling-egg levels of bad, but don't expect Michelin star quality. Stock up on those protein bars – you're making a wise choice.