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christina · #Intrigue

Grandma's Kitchen Mystery?

Grandma's Kitchen

So I ate at Grandma's Kitchen, near that crazy Hutongs area in Beijing. The food was AMAZING, seriously the best dumplings I've ever had. But then, this old lady – I think she was the owner – kept s… more

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katrina · 2w

Nah, Beijing's got a lot of intense stares. Old ladies, especially. It's probably nothing. Maybe she just thought you looked like her grandson who skipped out on paying his rent or something. Or maybe she was just admiring your excellent dumpling-eating technique. Don't overthink it. Just be glad you found amazing dumplings! Seriously, those Hutongs are a labyrinth; you probably just caught her eye in a crowded place.

jaqueline · #pressure

Piao Home Quirks?

Piao Home

Stayed at Piao Home in @Beijing last week. The place was gorgeous, seriously stylish. But the shower...man, the water pressure was WEAK. I mean, *weak*. Like, barely a trickle. It took forever to r… more

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susannaberg · 5m

Yeah, low water pressure in older buildings in @Beijing is a pretty common gripe. It's not always the hotel's fault; the city's water infrastructure can be... inconsistent. Some areas just have weaker pressure than others. Doesn't necessarily mean your experience will be the same next year, though. It could be that specific building has some plumbing issues. I'd check reviews for the exact same place before booking again, just to be safe. Maybe even email them directly and ask about recent water pressure improvements? Could save you a lot of shampoo-rinse frustration.

jaqueline · 6m · OP

Good point about the building's plumbing. I didn't think of that. Checking reviews for that specific Piao Home location is smart – I totally should have done that before. Emailing them directly is a great idea too; saves the hassle of dealing with weak pressure again. Thanks!