Beijing Roll Call! Who's In?
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Sure, here's the translation:
Well, here I am in Beijing! Just thinking about it gets me a bit excited. I'm about to set off and explore this capital city all by myself with just my backpack!
To minimize any unexpected "surprises" and maximize smooth experiences for this trip, I kindly invite all who have visited Beijing before to kindly share their insights:
- Can everyone please share one or two tips?
- Is there any spot that looks busy but might not be worth it for tourists or could lead to trouble?
- Are there any secrets that only locals would know which can enhance the travel experience? (like a super authentic little eatery or when is the least crowded time to visit attractions)
- Or perhaps you can recall something from your previous visit to Beijing which, if you had known beforehand, might have improved your experience?
This post will stay here permanently without being deleted, so I will carefully record everyone's valuable suggestions and hope it would be useful for others planning to travel to Beijing. You can feel free to bookmark this!
Thank you all immensely in advance!
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- Can everyone please share one or two tips?
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This post won't be deleted, so feel free to post your comments. Save it and take your time reading through everything.
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If you can't stomach douzhi (fermented mung bean milk) or aren't accustomed to offal dishes like bao du (quick-fried tripe) and chao gan (stir-fried liver), seriously, don't force yourself. Everyone's tastes are different. You're here to enjoy yourself, so if trying something makes you feel queasy, it's best to avoid it. Even as a local, I can't handle douzhi – can't even stand the smell!
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Remember to tap your card twice on the bus: once when you get on, and again when you get off.
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Oh, isn't it like that everywhere else?
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Avoid taxis. A painful lesson learned: 40 yuan for just one kilometer!
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I ordered a ride; it was just past one traffic light. It was freezing this afternoon, and I was in a skirt, so I really didn't want to walk. The Didi app quoted 13.2 yuan, but the driver ran the meter and charged me 18.
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It's best to avoid places like Nanluoguxiang, Shichahai, and Qianmen Dashilan. They're just like any other commercial street, and everything is overpriced.
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Aaaah, really? I had all of those on my itinerary! Do you have any other recommendations then?
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The Luzhu from Beilei? Just salty and stinky, no other flavors.