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Sichuan Inferno?

Sichuan Restaurant

So I finally braved that Sichuan Restaurant near the hutongs, the one everyone’s raving about. Man, the food was *intense*. Seriously, my mouth was on fire for like, an hour. But the mapo tofu...hol… more

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jeannineseger · 2w · OP

Yeah, milk makes sense. I usually grab a big glass of ice water, but maybe I should've gone for something creamier. Rice is a good call too, hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely try the dumplings next time – sounds like a solid plan. My mouth is still on fire...

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Giant Pandas & Ming Vases?

National Museum of China

So I finally made it to the National Museum of China in Beijing – wow, it's HUGE. Spent hours wandering through the ancient bronzes, jaw-dropping porcelain, and calligraphy that felt like it had stori… more