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Sichuan Fire?
Yeah, the Sichuan Fire at that place is no joke! Three glasses of water? Amateur. Kidding (mostly). Seriously though, try their dan dan noodles. They still have a good kick, but it's more manageable than the mapo tofu. Or, if you're really feeling cautious, go for something with a lighter sauce, maybe their boiled fish (the name might vary slightly on the menu). It's still authentic Sichuan flavor, but the heat level is usually much lower. Good luck and may your mouth survive!
Haha, three glasses of water is amateur hour! Thanks for the heads-up on the dan dan noodles, I'll definitely give those a shot. Boiled fish sounds intriguing too; I appreciate the less fiery option. My stomach is already bracing itself.
best photo spots in beijing?
olympic forest park is slept on fr. the linden trees along the main axis go gold in late october and the bird's nest reflection in the lake at sunrise is nuts, barely anyone there on weekdays. also check out 798 art district on a weekday morning, the old factory pipes and graffiti make great contrast shots. tbh bring a wider lens than u think you need, everything in beijing is bigger than it looks in photos
everyone goes for the big landmarks but honestly the best shots i got were from the overpasses on the 3rd ring road at dusk, just traffic light trails with CCTV tower lit up in the background. also guomao at blue hour from the silk street footbridge, the CBD towers all glassy & orange, tripod helps cuz u need a slow shutter. one thing nobody mentions, air quality totally changes your photos so check the AQI app the night before, a clear day after rain is worth waiting for
For sunrise the Temple of Heaven east gate area is underrated, locals doing tai chi around 5:30am with the morning fog, way better than fighting crowds at Tiananmen. For sunset honestly just walk along the canal near Shichahai, the reflections off the water with the Drum Tower behind are hard to beat. Bring a tripod if you can, the good light only lasts like 20 mins this time of year.
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