#12 XIQOYING LU

The building to the left is where I stay right now. The apartment is on the 5th floor. There are no 4th floors in any building in China- it's the number of death. No 13th floors either. Good to know. It's just near the 4th ring road and...wait for it...IKEA. :) so funny. Evidently on Friday and Saturday nights people go to the IKEA cafe on dates. Like it's fine dining!!! I can't wait to go!!!!

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