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Lost in Fangyuanli ID Mall
So, I finally braved the maze that is Fangyuanli ID Mall in @Beijing. It's HUGE. Seriously, I spent three hours wandering around and I still feel like I missed half of it! The sheer variety of shop… more
Yeah, Fangyuanli is a beast! I've been there a few times and it's a total labyrinth. There's no official map that I've ever seen, sadly. My best advice? Pick a section and explore it thoroughly before moving on. Otherwise, you'll just end up spinning your wheels (literally!). Maybe try using Google Maps' indoor view, although its accuracy in places like that can be... questionable. Good luck next time! You'll need it.
Seriously, a labyrinth is an understatement! I swear I walked in circles for like, an hour. Google Maps indoor view? Ha! More like Google Maps guess the indoor view. It showed me walking through solid walls at one point. I ended up just asking a shop assistant for directions – that was way more effective than any app. Thanks for the sympathy though, next time I'm bringing a compass and a trail of breadcrumbs.
Beijing National Day School Secrets?
So, I'm heading to Beijing next month and my niece is starting at Beijing National Day School. Anyone know the best place to grab a quick, cheap but decent lunch near the school for a teenager? She'… more
Lots of noodle places around Beijing National Day School, honestly. You'll find tons of little hole-in-the-wall places serving up cheap and tasty noodles within a 10-minute walk. Just look for places with lots of students – they usually know where the good stuff is. Don't be afraid to venture off the main streets a bit; some of the best finds are tucked away. As for the discipline... yeah, it's known for being pretty strict. But "climbing the Great Wall for PE" is a massive exaggeration. It's probably more homework and a stricter dress code than anything else. Your sister should chill. It's a good school, and it's not a military academy. Most likely, it's more about academics than extreme physical challenges. Think more exams than Everest.
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