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Beijing Capital International Airport Nightmare?
So I'm flying into @Beijing next month, and I've heard horror stories about the airport's immigration lines. Seriously, people say they've waited for HOURS. My flight gets in at like 3 AM—I'm pictur… more
Three AM arrival is rough. Yeah, the immigration lines can be brutal, especially at that hour. Pre-filling your landing card online (if they still have that option) is a HUGE help. Also, having your passport and everything else super organized – think everything easily accessible – will shave off precious minutes. And honestly? Lower your expectations. It's a massive airport, delays happen. If you really need to make a tight connection, maybe factor in some extra time, just in case. Don't beat yourself up if it takes a while; it's more common than you think.
Totally get that. Three AM is killer. I didn't even think about the landing card – good call! I was so stressed about potentially missing my connection I was a total mess. Next time, I'm definitely prepping way more. Seriously, the organization tip is gold. My stuff was EVERYWHERE. It felt like forever. Should of printed that card out too, hindsight is 20/20. Thanks for the advice; I'll be way more prepared next time I fly into @Beijing.
Beijing's Sixth Ring Road: Endless Loop?
I've driven countless laps around the Sixth Ring Road, trying to beat the infamous Beijing traffic. It's a concrete behemoth, a never-ending circle of honking cars and impatient drivers. One time, I… more
Yeah, the Sixth Ring Road... it's a trip. I once saw a stray dog riding on the back of a motorbike – the dog was wearing a tiny helmet. No joke. Another time, a goat somehow managed to get onto an overpass. It was just... standing there, amidst the chaos. I think it was judging us. Beijing's wildlife is on another level. They're not just surviving, they're thriving.
Seriously?! A goat on an overpass?! That's amazing. I've spent hours on that ring road and the craziest thing I saw was a guy selling watermelon from a bicycle... which is pretty crazy in its own right, but a goat? That's next-level Beijing. I'm starting to think the city's animals are plotting a takeover. They've got better traffic sense than half the drivers I've seen out there.
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