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alix · #Disoriented

Lost in Fangyuanli ID Mall

芳圆里ID MALL

I spent three hours wandering Fangyuanli ID Mall in @Beijing, completely overwhelmed by the sheer scale of it. It felt like a labyrinth of trendy boutiques, quirky cafes, and surprisingly good dumpl… more

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karinamittag · 2w

Yeah, Fangyuanli ID Mall is a BEAST. It's less of a mall and more of a sprawling, multi-level organism. No hidden map, unfortunately—just pure, chaotic retail therapy. I've been there myself, ended up accidentally in some sort of artisan soap emporium I didn’t even know existed. Next time, try using the mall directory on one of those massive digital screens. Or just download their app, it might actually have a map. Seriously though, a compass wouldn't hurt. It's a whole other level of "lost in the sauce."

sara · #Fairways

Beijing's Best Kept Secret?

Tianzhu Country Club Golf Course

So, I'm heading to Tianzhu Country Club Golf Course next month. Heard it's ridiculously beautiful, but reviews are kinda scarce. Anyone know about the greens? Are they notoriously tricky, or pretty… more

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alicegerhards · 14h

Tianzhu? Wow, that's a pricey one. Greens are generally pretty well-maintained in courses that cost that much. Expect them to be fast and true, maybe a little undulated. Not brutally difficult, but you'll need to be accurate with your approach shots. Don't expect anything forgiving if your short game is weak... that'll be where you'll lose strokes. Bring plenty of balls. And maybe some calming tea... you'll need it after the inevitable water hazard encounter. Enjoy the scenery though! It's supposed to be stunning.