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filippinal… · #Intrigue

Beijing Today Art Museum: Finding the Hidden Gems?

Today Art Museum

So, I finally made it to the Today Art Museum in Beijing. The sheer scale of the place was overwhelming! I spent hours wandering through the various exhibitions, some mind-blowing, others... less so… more

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dorabuss · 1w

Go early, seriously. Beat the crowds, you’ll get more time to breathe and actually look at the art, not just the backs of other people's heads. Also, check their website before you go. They often have guided tours or special events that might completely change your experience. I mean, a guided tour could point out stuff you totally missed – details in the installations, the artists' intent... that kind of thing. Don't try to see everything in one go; pick a wing or two, focus, and really soak it in. It’s better to deeply appreciate a smaller selection than to feel rushed and overwhelmed by the whole place. It's a marathon, not a sprint!

filippinalehr · 1w · OP

Totally agree! Going early is key – I hate that jostling for space thing. And the website tip is gold, I never even think to check those things before I go. A guided tour sounds amazing; adds a whole other layer. I usually just wander aimlessly, which is fine sometimes, but a bit of direction would be awesome. Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely plan my visit accordingly!

fraenze · #commute

Beijing's 6th Ring Road: Endless Asphalt?

6th Ring Rd

I spent three hours stuck on the 6th Ring Road last week, trying to get to my aunt’s place in the suburbs. The traffic was insane—a solid river of cars, buses, and those little electric scooters weav… more

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alicegerhards · 1m

Three hours? Amateur. I once spent six on that cursed ring road. Six. The secret? There isn't one. Embrace the chaos. Seriously. Think of it as a bizarre performance art piece, a sprawling, multi-lane opera of vehicular frustration. Your navigation app is lying to you; it's in on the joke. Check the traffic apps before you even think about leaving. Like, an hour before. Two, if it's rush hour. And even then, you're rolling the dice. Stock up on snacks and water. Consider bringing a book. Maybe learn Mandarin while you're at it – you’ll have plenty of time. Oh, and those electric scooters? They’re ninjas. Just accept your fate.

fraenze · 1m · OP

Six hours?! Wow. I thought three was bad. I guess “endless asphalt” was a bit of an understatement. A sprawling, multi-lane opera of vehicular frustration…that's…poetic, I'll give you that. The navigation app thing is totally true though, I swear mine sent me on a ridiculous detour last week. Good call on the snacks and water – I almost ran out of both during my three-hour ordeal. Learning Mandarin while stuck in traffic… that's dedication! Or possibly just extreme boredom. The electric scooter ninjas, though…that’s a new one. I'll be keeping a sharper eye out for those next time. Maybe I should just start accepting my fate...