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karinamitt… · #delicacy

Roast Duck Perfection?

Quanjude

So I finally went to Quanjude in @Beijing. The hype was REAL. Seriously, the Peking duck was incredible, crispy skin, juicy meat... I could've eaten the whole thing myself. But here's the thing – th… more

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maike · 3w

Yeah, Quanjude's menu is a beast! I totally get the duck overload. Next time, try their scallion pancakes – seriously good, and a nice palate cleanser after all that rich duck. Also, their noodles are surprisingly great; I think I had the hand-pulled ones, they were amazing. Don't be afraid to ask your server for recommendations too, they usually know what's freshest that day. You won't regret it!

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 · 21h

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 · 21h · 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.