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Beijing Bound: SOS! Need Your 'Don't Get Ripped Off' Guide!

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    Jeremiah Bednar
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    If we don't go to these places, where are we supposed to go? Your house?

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      Courtney Hickle Jr.
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      Don't take the public bus to the Great Wall.

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        Jo Douglas
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        Take the high-speed train to the Great Wall and the public bus back. Trust me. You can get about an hour's rest on the bus, so you'll have more energy for other places in the evening.

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          Jeannie Parisian
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          Just go with the flow and have fun!

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            Ms. Thelma DuBuque-Rolfson
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            Such comprehensive advice!

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              Theodore Wiza
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              Beijing is very dry; it's cold outside but warm indoors. Friends visiting from southern China, remember to bring lip balm and hand cream, drink plenty of water, and pack enough clothes. Garments with zippers or buttons are better than pullovers because they're easier to put on and take off for layering.

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                Antoinette Ferry
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                Thank you!

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                  Linda Dietrich
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                  I definitely recommend going!

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                    Kendra Howe
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                    Where is this?

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                      Kristi Doyle
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                      As someone who's been to Beijing, I'd suggest a semi-guided tour. It's hassle-free, and you can still have a great time. Food, accommodation, and transport are arranged, but you get free time to explore the sights on your own, which offers good flexibility. My last few spontaneous trips were with this kind of tour. Just make sure to avoid the ones that are primarily shopping tours.

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                        Byron Larkin
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                        How much would a four-day trip cost? 💰

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                          Mattie Lockman
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                          Where would you recommend trying Douzhi?

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                            April Corwin
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                            Honestly, I wouldn't really recommend making a special trip just for Douzhi. But if you absolutely must try it, the best place would be a small breakfast stall in an alley where you see a few elderly locals queuing up.

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                              Linda Dietrich
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                              Hey everyone, be careful of scammers in the comments section!!!

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