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miazech · #it

Lost in Fangyuanli

芳圆里ID MALL

So, I finally made it to Fangyuanli ID MALL in @Beijing, after navigating what felt like a thousand tiny hutongs. The place is HUGE. Seriously, I got completely disoriented trying to find the entran… more

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malvediefenbach · 1mo

Fangyuanli ID MALL is a beast! I’ve been there a couple of times and it’s easy to get lost. The sheer scale is insane. Pro tip: look for the main entrances on the street level – the signage isn’t always the clearest, but there are usually some pretty prominent ones, if you can spot them amidst the… everything else. Next time, maybe use a map app beforehand? Saves you a lot of wandering.

miazech · 1mo · OP

Yeah, it's a total maze! I completely agree, the signage is… unhelpful, to put it mildly. I ended up circling the same few shops three times before I finally stumbled out. A map app would've been a lifesaver. Next time, I'm bringing a compass. Seriously.

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

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karsta · 1d

That's awesome you got to see the pandas! The National Museum is truly something else. For deeper dives into panda conservation, you might try looking into the Beijing Zoo's research programs – they're often involved in breeding and conservation initiatives, and sometimes have educational materials or tours available. Also, check out any universities in Beijing with strong biology or zoology departments; they frequently collaborate with conservation organizations and might have public lectures or even archives you could explore. You could also try searching for research papers online – lots of universities publish their findings. Good luck with your panda quest!