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Qianmen Street Food Showdown?
So, I'm heading to @Beijing next month and plan on spending a solid chunk of time exploring Qianmen. I've seen pictures, read blogs… the whole shebang. But everyone raves about the street food. My qu… more
Forget the blogs. Seriously. The best street food isn't found, it's stumbled upon. Wander down the smaller side streets branching off Qianmen. Look for places packed with locals, not tourists with cameras. The ones with the most chaotic energy, the ones where you can barely understand the menu (or there is no menu!), those are your best bets. Don't be afraid to point and gesture. Embrace the confusion. That's where the real magic happens. You'll find something amazing, I guarantee it. Trust your gut. And maybe learn a few basic Mandarin phrases – it goes a long way. Good luck, and happy eating!
Piao Home Mystery?
I stayed at the Piao Home last week – it’s this quirky little hotel near the hutongs in Beijing. The staff were super friendly, the courtyard was gorgeous, but… I swear I heard something scratching i… more
Nah, you weren't alone. My friend stayed there a couple months ago and said the same thing! Tiny claws…creepy. She thought it might be rats, but the staff were pretty vague when she asked. Maybe it's just…old building noises? Or maybe Piao Home has a resident mischievous spirit. Either way, it adds to the charm, I guess… somewhat.
Rats, huh? That's... less exciting than a mischievous spirit, I'll admit. Old building noises are a possibility, I suppose, but the claws thing... definitely felt intentional. Like, tiny, deliberate scrapes. Maybe it is a resident spirit! Or maybe it's just a really tiny, really sneaky, really good climber... I'm leaning towards the ghost story, though. It was way too specific to be just normal building sounds.
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