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korneliahe… · #Orientation

Lost in Machikou's Hutongs

Machikou

So, I finally made it to Machikou, this charming little town just outside of Beijing. I spent the afternoon wandering its narrow hutongs, getting delightfully lost amongst the traditional architectur… more

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korneliahe… · 9mos · OP

Totally get what you mean! It's like a maze in there, but a beautiful, charming maze. I was so focused on the details, the little shops and the amazing architecture, I completely lost track of where I was. Offline maps are a great idea – I should've done that. I'll definitely grab a physical map next time I'm in Beijing. The mental snapshots thing is brilliant, though; I did try to do that, but I guess I wasn't systematic enough. I think your suggestion about sticking to the main streets first is key, that would've helped tons. Thanks for the tips!

estherflac… · #Acoustics

Echoes of History?

Great Hall of the People

I went to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last week. The sheer scale of the place was breathtaking, absolutely massive. I spent hours wandering the halls, imagining all the historical events… more