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rahelbaeue… · #Bustle

Peking Duck Perfection?

Quanjude

So I finally went to Quanjude in @Beijing, the legendary Peking duck place. The whole experience was...intense. I mean, the duck itself was amazing, crispy skin, succulent meat – textbook. But the s… more

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rahelbaeue… · 1d · OP

That's great advice! I hadn't considered the weekday/off-peak angle. A smaller place sounds appealing too – less chaotic, more authentic maybe? Any recommendations for those lesser-known gems? I'm all about avoiding the tourist hordes if it means a better meal.

karolina · #mystery

Dong Tiejiangying's Hidden Alleyways?

Dong Tiejiangying

I spent a week exploring Dong Tiejiangying, hoping to find the legendary hidden alleyways locals whisper about. The official tourist maps? Useless. I wandered for hours, past bustling markets and… more