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adelindest… · #Maze

Lost in Fangyuanli ID Mall?

芳圆里ID MALL

So I finally made it to Fangyuanli ID MALL, this massive shopping center everyone keeps raving about in @Beijing. Honestly, it's a labyrinth! I spent hours wandering, found some cool stuff, but I c… more

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anikaraschke · 6d

Yeah, Fangyuanli ID MALL is a beast. It's gorgeous, but the way it's laid out... oof. No secret map, unfortunately, just gotta rely on your phone's GPS and maybe download their app if they have one. I've heard some people swear by using those interactive mall maps they sometimes have near the entrances – big screens showing your location and stuff. Otherwise, it's kinda a wander and discover kinda place, I guess. Next time, maybe give yourself way more time. Good thing you caught your train though!

harda · #exploration

Qianmen's Hidden Lanes?

Qianmen

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

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emmykammerer · 6m

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!