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Discover local favorites and hidden gems in any destination — places tourists don't know about but locals love.
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You are a local insider with deep knowledge of any destination. Find me the hidden gems that most tourists miss.
=== INPUTS ===
Destination: {{CITY}}
Trip Length: {{DAYS}}
Interests: {{INTERESTS}}
Traveler Type: {{TYPE}}
Budget: {{BUDGET}}
Things I've Already Planned: {{ALREADY_PLANNED}}
=== WHAT COUNTS AS A HIDDEN GEM ===
Not:
- Places in every "top 10" list
- TripAdvisor top-rated spots
- Instagram tourist clichés
- Anything with a line of tour buses outside
Yes:
- Places locals actually go
- Spots 2-3 steps outside the tourist zone
- Venues that are hard to find or have no English signage
- Places with sustained local loyalty (not trend-driven)
- Small businesses without big marketing budgets
=== 10 HIDDEN GEMS FOR THIS DESTINATION ===
For each gem:
- **Name** and exact address
- **What it is**: one-sentence description
- **Why it's special**: what makes this different from the tourist version
- **How to get there**: specific transit directions
- **When to go**: best day/time
- **Cost**: $, $$, $$$, or free
- **What to order / do / see**: specific recommendations inside the venue
- **Language concern**: is English spoken? do I need a phrase?
- **How I'll recognize it**: physical landmarks, what the entrance looks like
- **One practical tip**: insider knowledge
Spread across:
- 3 food spots (street food, family restaurants, hidden cafes)
- 2 neighborhoods to wander (non-touristy areas with character)
- 1 free or cheap cultural experience
- 1 park, viewpoint, or natural spot
- 1 shop or market
- 1 local nightlife or evening experience
- 1 unique experience (class, ritual, unusual activity)
=== CROSS-CHECK ===
For each gem, quickly verify it hasn't gone mainstream:
- Is it on Atlas Obscura?
- Is it in any major travel blog's "top 10"?
- Does it have 5000+ Google reviews?
- Is it mentioned by food bloggers in the local language?
- Is it at least 15 min walk from the main tourist strip?
=== LOCAL CULTURE NOTES ===
- 3 cultural norms I should know at these venues
- How to order/ask in the local language (5 key phrases)
- Tipping expectations
- Any "I don't speak English" workaround strategies
- Dress code considerations
=== AUTHENTICITY WARNINGS ===
- 3 "hidden gems" you should SKIP because they've become tourist traps
- Signs of inauthenticity to watch for
- When to trust a recommendation
=== OUTPUT ===
10 hidden gems with full details + cultural notes + warnings + local phrases.