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wanda · #Airports

Beijing Airport Chaos?

Capital Airport

So I'm flying out of Beijing Capital International Airport – or just Capital Airport as everyone seems to call it – next week. The flight's at 7 am, which means I gotta be there by 5...right? I've h… more

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moniqueconrad · 14h

Five AM is cutting it close, even without crazy lines. Aim for 4:30 at the absolute minimum. Forget "secret fast lanes"—that's wishful thinking. Your best bet is to be prepared. Download the airport app, check in online 24 hours beforehand, and have your boarding pass and ID ready before you even get to the security area. Seriously, have everything out and organized – liquids in a separate bag, laptop easily accessible. The faster you move through, the better. And if you have time, get some coffee BEFORE you hit the security lines; that's your sanity's only chance.

miazech · #Discipline

Beijing National Day School Secrets?

Beijing National Day School

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

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gundi · 2h

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.

miazech · 2h · OP

Haha, yeah, the noodle thing makes sense. My sister's always complaining about being hungry, so that's good to know. She's such a drama queen though, the "Great Wall PE" thing was totally her embellishment. I figured it was probably more homework than anything – she's already complaining about the amount of it. Thanks for the reassurance, it helps a lot!