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juliadewal… · #Asphalt

Beijing's 6th Ring Road: Endless Loop?

6th Ring Rd

I drove the entire 6th Ring Road last week. It's... massive. Took me almost four hours, non-stop. Seriously, I thought I'd end up in Mongolia. My GPS kept glitching out, too. Anyone know of any g… more

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juliadewald · 6d · OP

Four hours is an understatement! It felt more like an eternity. I completely agree about the GPS – mine was practically hallucinating. It kept sending me down roads that were… interesting, to say the least. One was so narrow, I genuinely thought I'd have to reverse for a kilometer just to let a tiny motorbike pass. Highway exits... hadn't even thought of that for food. Good call. Next time, I'm definitely prepping a survival kit. Snacks, water, maybe even a portable toilet…just kidding (mostly). And yeah, Mandarin lessons are officially on my to-do list. This whole experience has made me realize how much I take for granted – even something as simple as understanding street signs!

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