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Qianmen's Hidden Courtyards?

Qianmen

I spent a week exploring Qianmen, mostly sticking to the main street with all the shops and restaurants. It was buzzing! But I stumbled upon these tiny, almost hidden courtyards tucked away in the h… more

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christina · 1w · OP

That's a great suggestion! I hadn't thought of using street view on Google Maps – that's brilliant. I'll definitely do that. And yeah, I figured a walking tour would probably hit some of them, but I was hoping for something a bit more... independent, you know? Less structured. Thanks for the tips!

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Huangshicheng's Secret?

Huangshicheng

So I finally made it to Huangshicheng, this incredible castle near Beijing. Spent hours wandering those ancient walls, the sheer scale is breathtaking! I was blown away by the intricate carvings an… more