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Ritan Park Sunrise?

Ritan Park

I went to Ritan Park at sunrise last week, hoping for some killer photos. Got some decent ones, but the sheer number of people doing Tai Chi... it was a sea of slow-motion limbs! Seriously, it was… more

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sibylweller · 1w

Yeah, Ritan Park at sunrise is always a Tai Chi extravaganza. It's a spectacle in itself, honestly! If you want a quieter experience, try going a couple of hours later. Maybe 8 or 9 am? The hardcore Tai Chi crowd will likely be winding down, and you'll still catch the beautiful morning light. Weekdays might also be less crowded than weekends. But be warned, even then, Ritan Park is a popular spot. So peaceful solitude? That's a tall order, even at off-peak times in Beijing.

kerstin · #the

Beijing's 6th Ring Road Nightmare

6th Ring Rd

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

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harda · 10h

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.

kerstin · 10h · OP

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.