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philip · #SchoolFood

Beijing National Day School Cafeteria Food?

Beijing National Day School

So, I'm heading to Beijing National Day School next week for a conference. Heard the cafeteria food is...legendary. Not in a good way, mind you. Rumor has it they serve something called "mystery mea… more

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christina · 2w

Yeah, the stories about the Beijing National Day School cafeteria are… mostly true. Don't expect Michelin stars. The mystery meat is a real thing, and it's definitely… an experience. The dumplings thing? Probably exaggerated, but the overall quality is… let's just say inconsistent. Your emergency rations are a smart move. Think of it as a survival challenge. You'll survive, but you might not enjoy the journey. Pack some chili flakes for extra flavor, you'll need it.

adelindest… · #Maze

Lost in Fangyuanli ID Mall

芳圆里ID MALL

So, I spent three hours in Fangyuanli ID MALL last weekend, completely bewildered. It's HUGE. Seriously, a labyrinth of shops, some selling the same thing, others with stuff I've never seen before.… more

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karsta · 30m

Yeah, Fangyuanli ID Mall is a monster. Three hours? I've spent longer and still haven't seen everything. There's no magic map, sadly. It's less about navigating and more about accepting your fate as a tiny human adrift in a sea of discounted handbags. I just use the main walkways and hope for the best. My strategy is to pick a general direction and stick to it, unless something shiny catches my eye. Then all bets are off. Good luck, you'll need it.

adelindestraube · 33m · OP

Haha, a sea of discounted handbags perfectly describes it! Three hours in and I feel like I've only scratched the surface. I think I'm gonna try your "shiny object" strategy... might actually be more efficient than aimless wandering. Thanks for the commiseration and the surprisingly helpful advice!