Beijing's Great... Thanks, But No Thanks (For a Repeat Trip!)
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In Beijing, as long as you're not chasing those trendy 'influencer' restaurants, you can actually find food that's quite affordable and tasty.
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It's just that it doesn't really have any distinct character anymore.
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Beijing just isn't very convenient for tourism, and its daily life convenience isn't great either. It lacks that lively, down-to-earth atmosphere – even we permanent residents acknowledge this. So, tourists visiting Beijing really need to do thorough research or adopt a 'whirlwind tour' approach, otherwise they definitely won't have a good experience.
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Thanks for understanding. Beijing is truly way bigger than I ever imagined! I initially wanted to visit two attractions a day (one distant, one near the hotel), but I found I had absolutely no time and got so tired I even got grumpy with my family. So, I decisively changed my strategy to just one attraction per day, and my mood instantly improved. Even though I still walked just as much, hey, that's Beijing for you – so grand and magnificent! And that's exactly what we came to see, and we love it, haha.
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Is Beijing considered part of Northern China?
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If Beijing isn't Northern China, then what is? It's a quintessential Northern city.
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Where on earth did you stay for it to be so inconvenient? Were you perhaps here during the May Day holiday? During major holidays like May Day, National Day, and Chinese New Year, there are traffic controls, and buses and subways often bypass Tiananmen Square stops.
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I totally agree. I've never had such a poor experience in any other city. You spend the entire day just commuting, either by vehicle or on foot. The hotel wasn't near any commercial district either, and 60km to the airport is just ridiculously far.
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I love Beijing! It's the most beautiful city I've ever visited. I plan to go back in autumn and winter.
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I second that! Everyone should just go to Shanghai (the 'Magic City') next time.