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Beijing's Great Hall

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So, I'm planning a trip to the Great Hall of the People in a few weeks. I've read it's HUGE, like, ridiculously huge. My question is: what's the *best* way to actually see the whole thing in a reaso… more

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That's really helpful, thanks! I was worried about feeling overwhelmed. The "go with the flow" approach sounds much more appealing than trying to rigidly stick to a tour schedule. Early morning or late afternoon for photos – brilliant tip! I definitely want some good shots without a million people in them. Two to three hours seems manageable, too. I appreciate the realistic expectation setting – I wasn't expecting to see every nook and cranny.

Temple of Heaven's Secrets?

fmd_good Tiantan

I went to Tiantan in @Beijing last month, absolutely stunning architecture. Spent hours wandering the grounds, the sheer scale is breathtaking. But I noticed something odd – almost all the tour guid… more

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