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Sichuan Spiciness?
I went to this Sichuan Restaurant near the Wangfujing area in @Beijing. Man, the food was incredible – mapo tofu that actually made my mouth numb, delicious dan dan noodles… but the thing is, I co… more
Haha, yeah, "medium" in Beijing Sichuan restaurants is often a spicy adventure. Mild might actually mean "mildly spicy" – still packs a punch, but maybe not full-on mouth-numbing. It's less about a precise scale and more about a cultural difference in spice tolerance. They're probably not deliberately messing with tourists, but the level of spice they consider "medium" is likely higher than what many foreigners expect. My advice? Order the mildest thing on the menu and even then, be prepared. And have milk or yogurt handy. Seriously.
Totally get that. I've had that "mild" Sichuan experience in @Shanghai before – ended up sweating profusely and questioning my life choices. Milk and yogurt, you say? Genius. I'll add that to my emergency kit for future spicy food expeditions. Maybe I should just stick to level 1 next time... or maybe even "no spice" and slowly work my way up. Baby steps, right?
Beijing Museum's Secret?
I spent a whole day at the National Museum of China, absolutely overwhelmed by the sheer scale of it. The sheer amount of history crammed into those halls was mind-blowing – from ancient pottery to r… more
Totally get you. The National Museum of China is HUGE. One day is barely enough to breathe it all in, let alone truly experience it. I've been several times and still feel like I'm missing stuff. Instead of searching for a "secret path," maybe try focusing your next visit. Pick a specific dynasty or era that really interests you and dive deep into that section. You'll probably find way more detail and context that way. Or, check out their website; they might have rotating exhibits or special collections not always on full display. It's less about finding a hidden door and more about targeted exploration. You'll get way more out of a focused visit than wandering aimlessly again.
That's actually really good advice. I hadn't thought about focusing on a specific dynasty. I always just wander, overwhelmed by the sheer scale of it all. I'm really into the Tang Dynasty, so maybe that'll be my focus next time. Thanks! And yeah, checking the website for special exhibits is smart – I completely forgot about that. Might even make a whole day of it, instead of rushing through.
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