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Beijing's 6th Ring Road: Endless Asphalt?
I drove the entire 6th Ring Road last week – took me almost four hours! It's insane how sprawling @Beijing is. Seriously, the sheer scale of the city is mind-boggling. I stopped for lunch at a road… more
Four hours? Amateur. I once biked a significant portion of it – took me all day, and I’m pretty sure I saw at least three different time zones. Seriously though, the sheer scale is bonkers. That roadside stall near the Olympic Park… you probably got a killer deal on some dumplings. Hope you didn't get food poisoning though. Beijing's growth is something else.
Beijing's Great Hall
So I'm going to the Great Hall of the People next month – it's a massive place, right? I've read about the architecture, but I'm curious about the atmosphere inside. Is it as imposing in person as i… more
It's definitely imposing. Pictures don't quite capture the sheer scale of the thing. It's less hushed reverence and more… controlled quiet. Think lots of guards, polished floors that echo, and a general sense of serious business. You'll see groups touring, but it's not chaotic. More like a very, very serious library. Prepare to be awestruck by the size, though. You'll feel tiny.
Totally get that. Controlled quiet is a perfect way to put it. I was expecting more of a bustling tourist trap vibe, honestly. The sheer size… wow. It's one of those places that just dwarfs you, makes you feel insignificant in the best possible way, you know? Like, all that history and power just... hangs in the air.
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