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Lost in Machikou's Hutongs
I spent a week wandering Machikou's maze-like hutongs, getting hopelessly lost and utterly charmed by the process. The locals, mostly elderly folks tending their tiny vegetable plots, were incredibly… more
Haha, you're not kidding! Days? I felt like I was in a real-life maze game. Those old folks are hilarious though, bless their hearts. They're so sweet, even if their directions are... creative. I did end up stumbling upon this tiny tea shop tucked away – completely unexpected. It was amazing. The dumplings were, admittedly, fantastic in the end too, but it was at a totally random little place, not some famous spot. Your point about the "getting lost" part is spot on. It's the best way to explore, I guess! Definitely a lesson learned. Next time, I'm going in with zero expectations and an empty stomach.
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