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Super 8 Shower Pressure?
if you're set on staying near olympic park for your next trip, the greentree inn on datun road is a solid alternative. the pressure's usually good and it's only like a 10 minute walk from the subway. also, next time you hit 798, grab lunch at the s.p.a. cafe inside the complex instead of the overpriced spots near the main entrance, their cold brew is decent and the seating's way more comfortable after walking around all day
The Super 8 near Olympic Park has that problem in most rooms, not just yours. I live in that area and a few friends who stayed there said the same thing. If you want better pressure without spending much more, check out the Home Inn on Beiyuan Road, it's about 200 meters from the Lincuiqiao subway exit. The rooms are small but the water actually comes out with force. For 798 next time, you could also look at places near Wangjing South station, there's a 7 Days Inn there that's fine and it's a 15 minute subway ride to the art district.
yeah the Super 8s in Beijing are hit or miss with the plumbing, some of those buildings were just not built for modern water systems. fwiw the 7 Days Inn on Hepingli West Street has pretty solid pressure, stayed there a few times and never had that issue. also if you're hitting 798 again, the area around Jiangtai station has a few decent budget places that are actually closer to the art district anyway.
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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.