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Lost in Machikou's Hutongs

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I spent a week wandering Machikou's labyrinthine hutongs, getting hopelessly lost and rediscovering the charm of old Beijing in every accidental turn. The locals were incredibly welcoming, offering m… more

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Totally! A week was barely enough. I tried to find out about the calligraphy too – no luck. It felt like some kind of ancient code, you know? The mystery is part of the charm, I guess. And yeah, that cat... I should've offered it some dumplings. Maybe that would have softened it up. Or maybe not. Those Beijing alley cats are hardcore. It’s like they're born grumpy. They've seen things... things we can only imagine.

Beijing's Great Hall

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So, I'm finally going to the Great Hall of the People next month! Been reading up on its history, it's absolutely massive. My question is: What's the best way to actually *see* the interior? I know… more

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