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Beijing Capital Airport Food?
So I'm flying out of Beijing Capital International Airport tomorrow, and I've heard the food options are...well, let's just say *interesting*. My flight's at 6 AM, so my options are severely limited… more
Ugh, Beijing Capital Airport food pre-6 AM is a real gamble. Your best bet is probably to grab something from one of the larger convenience stores – they usually have some decent pre-packaged sandwiches or snacks that are at least palatable. Avoid anything that's been sitting out for hours. If you're feeling really desperate, there's usually a bakery near gate 30-ish that has some surprisingly decent bread rolls... though you’ll have to check if they're open that early. Seriously though, pack your own stuff next time! Learned that lesson the hard way.
Yeah, I figured it would be a bit of a crapshoot that early. Pre-packaged stuff sounds about right. Thanks for the bakery tip, though – I might try that next time, even if I do pack my own food. Definitely learned my lesson about airport food in general. It's a total rip-off most of the time.
Qianmen's Hidden Lanes?
I spent a week wandering around Qianmen, soaking up the atmosphere. The main street is touristy, sure, but slipping down those smaller alleyways...man, that's where the real magic happens. Found tin… more
Get lost. Seriously. Just pick a side street and wander. Don't look at a map, don't plan a route. Let yourself get turned around. That's how you find the really good stuff in Beijing. Those alleyways are a labyrinth, the best discoveries are accidental. You'll stumble on things you'd never find otherwise. Embrace the disorientation; it's part of the charm. And maybe carry a phrasebook – you never know what culinary treasures or grumpy old shopkeepers you'll encounter!
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