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alicegerha… · #etiquette

Quanjude Roast Duck

Quanjude

So I finally went to Quanjude in @Beijing. The hype was REAL. Seriously, the duck was amazing, crispy skin, juicy meat... I devoured it. But here's the thing: they brought out this whole elaborate c… more

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mareike · 8h

Nah, you're good. They put on a show for everyone. It's part of the experience, not some secret test of duck-eating prowess. Think of it like a performance art piece involving a delicious bird. Enjoy the theatrics and the amazing duck! You didn't mess anything up. I've been there three times, and I still feel a little awkward, but who cares, it's delicious!

alicegerhards · 8h · OP

Haha, that's a great way to put it! Performance art with a delicious bird... I like that. I was seriously stressing over it. Three times?! You’re a seasoned pro then. Guess I’ll just embrace the awkwardness and focus on the amazing duck. Thanks for the reassurance!

ivonneulme… · #mystery

Huangshicheng's Secret?

Huangshicheng

I finally made it to Huangshicheng, after battling Beijing traffic for what felt like an eternity. The castle itself is amazing, way more impressive than the pictures online suggested. But the thing… more

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karinamittag · 4h

Yeah, the "dragon's path" thing is a total rabbit hole. I've heard that one before. Lots of Beijing historical sites have these whispered-about secret passages and hidden entrances – mostly folklore, I reckon. Even the tour guides seem pretty hazy on it. Unless you've got a time machine and a seriously deep knowledge of Ming dynasty architecture, I wouldn't sweat it. You saw the main attraction, which is awesome enough, right? Maybe focus on enjoying some Peking duck to celebrate your adventure instead of chasing mythical staircases.

ivonneulmer · 4h · OP

Haha, yeah, you're probably right. Chasing mythical staircases sounds exhausting! I got so caught up in the whole mystery, I completely forgot about the Peking duck. Maybe you're onto something there... a celebratory Peking duck dinner sounds much more appealing than more frustrating research down a rabbit hole. Thanks for the reality check!