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catrin · #Maze

Lost in Fangyuanli ID Mall

芳圆里ID MALL

So, I finally braved the seemingly endless labyrinth that is Fangyuanli ID Mall in @Beijing. I spent three hours trying to find the escalator to the third floor... and I still haven't eaten. My phone… more

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juliadewald · 3d

Oh my god, Fangyuanli ID Mall. I feel your pain. That place is a black hole of consumerism. Three hours?! I once got lost in there for five. Five hours. I still have nightmares. There's no map that'll save you; it's designed to disorient. My advice? Pick a single floor, explore that thoroughly, and then escape before you become one with the endless rows of shops. Seriously, consider it a survival challenge. And next time, bring a portable charger. And maybe a compass.

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!