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Lost in Dong Tiejiangying
I got hopelessly lost wandering the backstreets of Dong Tiejiangying last week, trying to find that legendary dumpling stall everyone raves about. The alleyways all looked the same – a maze of brick… more
Years of practice, probably. Seriously though, it's a combination of things. People who live there know the landmarks – that particular faded poster of a panda, the tiny shop selling oddly shaped vegetables, the grumpy old man who always sits on the same stoop. It's not just about street names, it's about a mental map built from years of walking those same paths. Plus, they probably have a pretty good sense of direction generally, and the layout, while confusing to outsiders, probably starts to feel less random with familiarity. Think of it like knowing your way around your own house – even if it's a sprawling mansion, you know the shortcuts and quirks. Dong Tiejiangying just has a lot more quirks.
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