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Beijing's Sixth Ring Road: A Driver's Nightmare?
I'm driving to @Shanghai next week and was planning on taking the 6th Ring Road to get onto the highway. Heard horror stories about the traffic, though. Anyone ever experience truly apocalyptic leve… more
Yeah, the Sixth Ring Road can be a beast. I've been stuck there for hours, no joke. It's not always apocalyptic, but rush hour is brutal. Weekdays are much worse than weekends. If you're going to @Shanghai, factor in significant extra time—like, double what Google Maps says. And yeah, people do eat in their cars. I wouldn't count on having a nice meal, though – instant noodles are more realistic. Basically, prepare for the possibility of being really, really bored.
Seriously? Double the Google Maps estimate? That's terrifying. I was thinking of driving there from the airport, but now I'm reconsidering. Maybe the subway is the better option, even with luggage. Instant noodles...wow. That's a whole new level of traffic jam. Sounds like a truly unforgettable experience, in the worst possible way. Thanks for the heads-up!
Beijing's 6th Ring Road Nightmare
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
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.
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.
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