Beijing: My First Visit & A HUGE Disappointment!
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Hey, don't paint everyone with the same brush. We also visited during the National Day holiday and have unforgettable memories of Beijing. We loved the food too!
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Orange cakes and what sauce now??? You've got this Beijing gal completely baffled!
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Who knows what random stuff they were eating. They clearly didn't do any research before their trip and now just blame the place for not meeting their expectations. They would've been better off staying home.
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So, 'most of the attractions are ancient architectural sites'? Seriously, what else did you expect to see in Beijing?
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Beijing in autumn is Beijing at its best.
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Well, first off, the attractions are mostly ancient architecture. What else would you expect to see? Coming to Beijing and not wanting to see ancient architecture is like going to Xi'an and then complaining that Xi'an is full of ancient sites. What's the difference? As for the food, OP, you either like it or you don't; there's no guarantee you'll enjoy it just by visiting. Orange cakes and some sauce? Beef pastries? None of these sound like Beijing specialties to me. Were you scammed, perhaps?
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I saw orange cakes at Qianmen and was quite shocked. I've seen persimmon cakes, though.
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My gut feeling tells me you're from Guangdong...
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Don't bother with those 'Beijing snacks' recommended online; even we locals don't really eat them. When my relatives from Guangdong visited during the summer break, they absolutely loved the breakfast at Nanchengxiang, and Ju Bao Yuan's hot pot and grilled skewers also got rave reviews.
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Are weather and food really things you only find out about once you get there?
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Southerners wouldn't know how to appreciate it anyway.
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I feel like if you're visiting Beijing as a tourist, it's mainly to see ancient architecture, museums, Tiananmen Square, and such, since it's the political capital. If you're coming for the food, well, you might be a bit disappointed as options can seem limited and we might not be the best hosts in that regard. (Though personally, I think Peking duck and copper pot hot pot are incredibly delicious, and Zha Jiang Mian is my absolute favorite!)