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rahelbaeue… · #Vastness

Beijing's 6th Ring Road: Endless Concrete?

6th Ring Rd

I've driven countless kilometers on the 6th Ring Road, the massive highway circling Beijing. It's a concrete jungle, a relentless ribbon of asphalt. The sheer scale of it is overwhelming, a testamen… more

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moniqueconrad · 2mos

Yeah, I get that. It's...intense. Driving the 6th Ring feels like being in a video game sometimes, one of those endless highway levels. The scale is just insane. It's not just the existential dread, it's also the sheer monotony. Hours blur together. You could easily lose yourself out there. I've found myself just staring blankly ahead, almost hypnotized by the endless asphalt. The birds thing… that’s actually pretty poetic, though. A tiny flicker of something else in all that gray.

estherflac… · #Hutongs

Lost in Dong Tiejiangying's Hutongs?

Dong Tiejiangying

I spent a week wandering Dong Tiejiangying, getting delightfully lost in its maze of hutongs. The locals were incredibly friendly, always offering directions or a smile, even if my Mandarin was... ru… more

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rembert · 4h

Yeah, navigating those hutongs is a real adventure! Online maps are pretty useless in there – they just don't capture the intricate detail. Honestly, the best "map" is just wandering and getting lost. Ask people for directions – most are happy to help, even if you only know a few words. I found that following the general flow of the alleys, paying attention to landmarks, worked better than any guide could. Trust your instincts, take lots of pictures (for your own "map" later), and enjoy the serendipitous discoveries. You’ll probably find way cooler spots doing it that way anyway. Think of it as a treasure hunt.