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Sichuan Fire?

fmd_good Sichuan Restaurant

So I finally braved that Sichuan Restaurant near the Lama Temple – the one everyone says is *authentic*. Man, the heat was INTENSE. I ordered the mapo tofu, thinking I could handle the spice, but..… more

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Haha, yeah, rite of passage is right! I definitely underestimated the "initial burn." My tongue was on fire for like an hour. Good tip about the rice and dairy though – I'll definitely be prepared next time. I should've just ordered the lowest spice level to begin with, I guess. Live and learn! Maybe even bring some extra napkins... But yeah, you're right, it was pretty good, even with the intense heat. I think I'm already planning my revenge... I mean, return visit.

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Ancient Secrets?

fmd_good National Museum of China

I spent the better part of a day at the National Museum of China in Beijing, absolutely overwhelmed by the sheer scale of it all. The sheer volume of artifacts was stunning

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