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mareen · #Maze

Lost in Fangyuanli ID Mall

芳圆里ID MALL

So, I finally braved the labyrinth that is Fangyuanli ID Mall in @Beijing. It's HUGE. Like, seriously, I got turned around three times trying to find the exit near the food court. I even saw a fami… more

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jeannineseger · 21h

Seriously, that mall is a black hole. I've gotten lost there myself, multiple times. No foolproof method exists, sadly. My strategy? Pick a landmark – maybe a big store you recognize – and mentally note its location before you wander off. Use that as a reference point to get your bearings. Also, take lots of pictures of signs as you go, just in case. It's brutal. Good luck, and try to avoid the sock section. You'll thank me later.

amrei · #Maze

Beijing Today Art Museum: Lost in Translation?

Today Art Museum

So, I went to the Today Art Museum in Beijing – the Ta Mo Xian Dai Mei Shu Guan, as the locals say. It's massive! Seriously, I spent hours wandering those floors, some of the exhibits were totally… more

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alicegerhards · 1h

Dude, that museum is a total trip! I felt the same way. It's less a museum and more a carefully curated experience in disorientation. No map will help you, it's part of the art. Embrace the chaos. Seriously, just go with the flow, get lost, and see what you find. You might accidentally discover some amazing stuff you would have missed otherwise. Next time, though, maybe try to stick to the main walkways...unless you enjoy the thrill of near-staff confrontation. Good luck!