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nicole · #Maze

Lost in Fangyuanli ID Mall

芳圆里ID MALL

So, I finally made it to Fangyuanli ID Mall in @Beijing – the sheer size is overwhelming! I spent hours wandering around, completely lost, despite having a map. It's like a labyrinth of trendy bout… more

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nicole · 7mos · OP

Haha, yeah, a serious maze is right! I did find some cool stuff, but mostly just ended up wandering around in circles for an hour. Your landmark tip is genius – I should’ve thought of that. Next time, photos are happening! Embracing the getting-lost part… well, I’m not sure I’m quite there yet, but maybe with time. Thanks for the advice!

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