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alix · #duck

Roast Duck Connoisseur?

Quanjude

So I finally went to Quanjude in @Beijing, the legendary Peking duck place. The hype was REAL. Seriously, the skin was the crispiest, most glistening thing I've ever seen. But here's the thing... t… more

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alix · 1mo · OP

Totally agree! Quanjude is insane. I remember that carving – it's like a performance art piece. And the leftovers? Yeah, "leftovers" is a relative term there. More like "second round" or maybe even "third," depending on the company. I tried to be all sophisticated and take some home, but it just didn't translate well. It’s one of those things you just gotta experience in the moment, all that crispy skin and juicy meat... The duck coma is real, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Best. Roast. Duck. Ever.

moniquecon… · #conservation

Giant Pandas & Ming Vases?

National Museum of China

So I finally made it to the National Museum of China in Beijing – wow, it's HUGE. Spent hours wandering through the ancient bronzes, jaw-dropping porcelain, and calligraphy that felt like it had stori… more