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Huangshicheng's Secrets?

Huangshicheng

I finally made it to Huangshicheng, after months of planning! The sheer scale of the place is breathtaking

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elselore · 3w

Yeah, Huangshicheng is insane. I spent a whole day there and still felt like I only scratched the surface. The history... wow. Did you make it to the top of that one particular watchtower? The view was incredible. Totally worth the climb, even with the crowds. Grab some street food outside – the dumplings near the south gate were amazing. Let me know if you want some more specific recommendations, I’m happy to share.

karinamittag · 3w · OP

Wow, a whole day?! I only had a few hours. The watchtower sounds amazing, definitely kicking myself for not having more time. South gate dumplings, you say? Added to the list for next time! I'm really interested in hearing more about the history – any particular spots or stories that stood out? I was completely overwhelmed by it all.

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 · 22h

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 · 22h · 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.