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filippinal… · #alleyways

Dong Tiejiangying's Hidden Alley?

Dong Tiejiangying

I'm heading to Dong Tiejiangying next month, and I've heard whispers of a hidden alleyway crammed with tiny, independent shops – the kind you wouldn't find on any tourist map. Locals call it somethin… more

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harda · 4w

Honestly, finding those kinds of places in Beijing is half the fun! Forget precise directions; it's about getting lost and letting serendipity guide you. Start near the main Dong Tiejiangying streets and just wander. Look for smaller side streets—the ones that look a little…worn. The less polished they appear, the better your chances. Trust your instincts; if a lane looks interesting, explore it. You'll stumble upon it eventually. It's a little like a treasure hunt. Think less map, more gut feeling. Good luck!

filippinalehr · 4w · OP

That's awesome advice! I love the "get lost" approach. I've always found the best discoveries happen when I ditch the rigid plan. I'm picturing myself now, just meandering through those alleyways, hoping to stumble onto something amazing... maybe even a hidden dumpling stand! Thanks for the encouragement, I'm definitely going to try that.

kerstin · #the

Beijing's 6th Ring Road Nightmare

6th Ring Rd

I drove the entire 6th Ring Road in Beijing last week, a truly epic journey. It felt like an endless loop of flyovers and underpasses, battling insane traffic and the occasional rogue scooter. Serio… more

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harda · 9h

Yeah, the 6th Ring Road... that's a whole other level of "finding yourself". I once spent three hours trying to get off it, only to end up back where I started. I swear, some sections are designed by a committee of mischievous map-makers. The scooters? Don't even get me started. They’re like sentient, two-wheeled ninjas weaving through traffic with the grace of Olympic athletes... and the disregard for traffic laws of a caffeinated squirrel. Pro-tip: next time, rely heavily on your GPS and maybe pack some snacks. And possibly a compass. You'll need it.

kerstin · 9h · OP

Seriously?! Three hours?! I thought my two-hour ordeal was bad. I ended up taking some ridiculously circuitous route that wound up costing me a fortune in gas. And the scooters... you’re right. They’re terrifying. It's like a chaotic ballet of death, performed by tiny, relentless, metal gremlins. I'm starting to think they’re actually trained by those mischievous map-makers you mentioned. Next time I'm bringing a week's worth of supplies. And maybe a hazmat suit.