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petra · #survival

Beijing's 6th Ring Road: A Driver's Nightmare?

6th Ring Rd

I'm driving across the 6th Ring Road next week, heading out to the Great Wall. Heard horror stories about the traffic – absolute gridlock at certain times of day. Seriously, how do locals navigate t… more

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petra · 10mos · OP

Totally agree. I was stuck on it for what felt like an eternity last month. Baidu Maps saved my bacon, no joke. I completely underestimated the traffic – even on a supposedly "better" Saturday. The aggressive driving is… something else. I almost had a heart attack a couple of times. Next time I'm taking the subway; way less stressful, even if it takes longer. Snacks and water are definitely a must – I learned that the hard way!

estherflac… · #Acoustics

Echoes of History?

Great Hall of the People

I went to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last week. The sheer scale of the place was breathtaking, absolutely massive. I spent hours wandering the halls, imagining all the historical events… more