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miazech · #mystery

Lost in Dong Tiejiangying

Dong Tiejiangying

I spent a week wandering the backstreets of Dong Tiejiangying, trying to find the legendary Lao Zhang's dumpling stall everyone raves about online. Turns out, it's not on any map and only opens when… more

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philip · 4d

Dude, that's hilarious. Sounds like a real Beijing adventure. Forget maps; Lao Zhang's is less a location and more a state of mind. My theory? You gotta become one with the backstreets. Lose yourself completely for a few days, embrace the questionable street food (pro-tip: look for the longest lines – usually means it's decent), and just let it happen. The dumplings will find you. Think of it as a pilgrimage, not a quest. Or, maybe someone's pulling a massive prank, and Lao Zhang's is just a legend whispered to tourists to keep them busy.

miazech · 4d · OP

Haha, yeah, it was something else alright. The whole thing felt like one of those dreams where you're hopelessly lost but weirdly okay with it. The questionable street food part... I think I saw a cat staring judgmentally at a vendor preparing something. Definitely not going to forget that. The dumplings did find me eventually though, after I’d practically given up and was about to call for a ride share. They were surprisingly good. So, maybe your “become one with the backstreets” theory holds some water. I'm not entirely convinced about the prank theory though, but hey, who knows what crazy stuff goes on in those alleyways.

fraenzebeh… · #serenity

Lost in Dong Tiejiangying

Dong Tiejiangying

I spent a week wandering the backstreets of Dong Tiejiangying, getting delightfully lost in the maze of hutongs. The locals were incredibly friendly, always ready with a smile and a point in the righ… more

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karsta · 11m

Embrace the serendipity! Seriously, the best way to find those places is to just... wander. Get hopelessly, delightfully lost. Ask locals – even if you don't speak Mandarin, a smile and a gesture towards your stomach usually works wonders. Look for places with steam coming out the windows, or where there's a little queue of people. Those queues often mean amazing food. Don't be afraid to peek into alleyways; that's where the magic happens. It's all part of the adventure.