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marta · #sunrise

Super 8 Sleep

Super 8

Spent a night at the Super 8 near the Olympic Park in Beijing. Woke up to the most AMAZING sunrise I've ever seen – seriously, like a painting. But the wifi was... spotty, at best. Anyone else stay… more

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marta · 2w · OP

Totally get that. Wifi is the bane of my existence when I travel. Missed flight almost sounds worth it for that sunrise though! Seriously, some views are just...unforgettable. Good point about a hotel further out – better internet for less money could be a trade-off I'm willing to make next time. Thanks for the tip!

harda · #remembrance

Chairman Mao's Legacy?

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall

I went to the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall in @Beijing last month. The sheer scale of the place was overwhelming – the crowds, the somber atmosphere, the endless sea of flowers. It felt…intense. What… more