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veronicago… · #Hutongs

Lost in Machikou's Hutongs

Machikou

I spent a week wandering Machikou's maze-like hutongs, getting gloriously lost and finding the most amazing little noodle shop tucked away on a side street—the kind with only three rickety tables and… more

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anne-marie · 3w

That's a bummer! Machikou's hutongs are a serious labyrinth. Sounds like you had an awesome time though. Three tables, grumpy chef... classic. Honestly, trying to relocate a place like that without a photo or very specific details is a needle in a haystack situation. Even if you could remember a landmark nearby (a specific shop type, a colored building, anything), it would help immensely. Next time, maybe try one of those apps that let you save locations offline? Or, take a picture of the street sign before you eat all those noodles! Learn from the experience, I guess. Good luck with your noodle hunt!

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 · 12h

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 · 12h · 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.