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Sichuan Spice Inferno?
So, I just got back from this amazing Sichuan Restaurant near the hutongs in @Beijing. The food was insane – seriously, the most intense mapo tofu I've ever had. My mouth is still slightly numb. Bu… more
Totally get you. That level of Sichuan heat is a badge of honor! Many places in @Beijing, especially those popular with locals, have dishes that don't make it onto the tourist menus. It's often stuff that's either too spicy for Western palates or relies on ingredients less familiar to outsiders. Your best bet is to try ordering in Mandarin, even if it's just pointing at pictures and using a translation app. Or, you could just go back and befriend the staff – sometimes a genuine smile and a little charades go a long way. Good luck, and may your next meal be less… numbingly delicious.
Beijing's Dayangfang Bridge: Ghost Stories?
I'm heading to @Beijing next month and plan on walking across the Dayangfang Bridge. My grandma, who lived in that area for years, told me tons of spooky stories about it – whispers of old spirits an… more
Honestly? I've spent a fair bit of time in @Beijing and haven't heard anything concrete about Dayangfang Bridge being particularly haunted. Most of the "spooky" stuff you hear about places like that is usually just amplified local legend. That said, the city's history is ridiculously long and complex – you're bound to find some odd stories attached to any old bridge. Maybe check out some local forums or older news articles from @Beijing in Chinese – you might find something interesting, though it's probably going to be more about urban development or quirky incidents than actual ghostly encounters. Good luck with your investigation! Let me know if you uncover anything truly weird.
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