{"id":54122,"date":"2017-11-10T10:43:57","date_gmt":"2017-11-10T10:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=54122"},"modified":"2017-11-10T10:43:57","modified_gmt":"2017-11-10T10:43:57","slug":"reasons-to-visit-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/reasons-to-visit-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Los Angeles Is The Only City In The World That Truly Has It All"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When people talk about &#8216;having it all,&#8217; Los Angeles is the city they have in mind. The cool, silver metropolis of skyscrapers live amongst the rolling hills with insane hiking trails, and some of the most glorious white sand beaches in the world. A true modern city set against breathtaking natural spaces, there are so many amazing reasons to visit Los Angeles. Hike a mountain, swim in warm waters and then hit up that fusion-sushi restaurant that everyone\u2019s obsessed with for dinner.<\/p>\n<p>As the glamorous city of the rich and famous, you may be surprised to learn that Los Angeles is also accessible to the thrifty traveller! With an abundance of awesome AF <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/free-things-to-do-in-la\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">free things to do in LA<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/cheap-places-to-eat-in-la\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">cheap eats<\/a> hotter than your ex, Los Angeles caters for every budget \u2013 and trust us\u2026 it\u2019s delicious!<\/p>\n<p>No more choosing between a relaxing beach vacation, an earthy hiking retreat or a stylish city break\u2026 In LA, you really can have it all!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\ud83d\udcb8\u00a0Have it all without breaking the bank<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/visit-LA-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Palm trees and beaches\" width=\"875\" height=\"1094\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbNAN_1jYNK\/?hl=en&amp;tagged=venicebeach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@debodoes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Bunks at Podshare Co-Living Space\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: @Podshare Los Feliz<\/em><\/p>\n<p>One of the reasons many travellers don&#8217;t visit Los Angeles is because they think it&#8217;s out of reach, and out of their budget zone! Sure, a tour of the stars homes <em>(wait for me Leonardo)<\/em> may cost you a little cash, but roaming through the city taking in the street art, exploring the beaches and embarking on the hike of your life won\u2019t cost you a single penny!<\/p>\n<p>Most of the museums in LA are free for visitors, as well as the city&#8217;s gorgeous parks. And with fantastic hostels offering affordable accommodation to travellers it&#8217;s time to put Los Angeles back on your bucket list!<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\udfa8\u00a0The art scene isn&#8217;t contained to museums<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/visit-LA-5.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Street Art\" width=\"875\" height=\"1094\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbLBj0rHKwR\/?tagged=losangelesstreetart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@chillinvilln<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/visit-LA.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Street Art\" width=\"865\" height=\"644\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbPBoafnzl4\/?hl=en&amp;taken-at=212999109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@rewaculicz<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Walking around Los Angeles, in particular DTLA and the Arts District, feels like stepping into an electric playground of art and colour. Of course there are renowned Art Museums such as LACMA and The Broad, but art in LA isn\u2019t contained behind four walls. Los Angeles\u2019 art scene spills onto the streets and brightens every corner. Some of the most famous street art in the world can be found in Los Angeles. <a href=\"http:\/\/colettemiller.com\/angelwings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Colette Miller\u2019s iconic angel wings<\/a> have landed all over the city so that you can truly immerse yourself in art and become part of the City of Angels!<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf79\u00a0The hostels have rooftop pools and beach-side locations<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Picture1-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Rooftop pool at the Freehand in LA\" width=\"875\" height=\"492\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Rooftop pool at The Freehand\u00a0\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/freehandhotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@freehand<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/visit-Los-angeles-venice.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - View from Samesun Venice Beach Hostel\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Views from Samesun Venice Beach hostel\u00a0\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BTwg-Frl5PL\/?taken-at=242514418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@samesunhostel<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Have you heard about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Freehand-Los-Angeles\/Los-Angeles\/272919\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Freehand Los Angeles<\/a>\u00a0with its super chic rooftop pool and trendy cocktail bar?! LA locals queue down the street to get into this insane hostel, and no, we\u2019re not joking!<\/p>\n<p>But wait, what about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Samesun-Venice-Beach\/Los-Angeles\/1826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Samesun Venice Beach Hostel<\/a>\u00a0located on (you guessed it!) Venice Beach?! Venice Beach is the effortlessly edgy, alternative LA hangout spot where you can, <em>quite literally<\/em>, roll straight from your bed onto the beach! And then there\u2019s the charmingly quirky <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/PodShare-Los-Feliz\/Los-Angeles\/272490\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Podshare Hostel<\/a> serving you dorm room bunkbed GOALS!<\/p>\n<p>The only way to try out all these amazing hostels is to visit Los Angeles again\u2026 and again\u2026 and again!<\/p>\n<h2>\u26f0\u00a0The hiking trails are ridiculous<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54356 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Visit-LA-3-875x875.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Views of LA from a Hiking Trail\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbKrTC7g_h2\/?tagged=losangeleshiking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@kathleenlarataylor<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Visit-LA-4.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Views of LA from behind the Hollywood Sign\" width=\"875\" height=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbOC4mRlrbX\/?taken-at=213343614\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"> @aahatsajnani<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing more soul cleansing than a walk in nature, which is also one of the most popular reasons to visit Los Angeles. The fresh air, the gentle exercise to get the blood pumping around your body, and HELLO\u2026 have we mentioned the views?! Hike the Brush Canyon or Hollyridge Trails and you\u2019ll be rewarded with a phenomenal view of the classic white Hollywood sign, and a mean panoramic of the sprawling city below<em>.<\/em> Selfie sticks at the ready people!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\ud83c\udf74\u00a0The food scene will blow your mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/visit-los-angeles-gracias-madre.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Gracias Madre\" width=\"875\" height=\"1094\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Gracias Madre\u00a0\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bar0W0_Atmj\/?taken-by=gmweho\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@gmweho<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/visit-Los-Angeles-Badmaash.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Indian Gastropub Badmaash\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Badmaash\u00a0\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BaX815wACZf\/?taken-by=badmaashla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@badmaashla<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles is, and always has been, at the forefront of the world\u2019s food scene. Innovative chefs from all over the world flood to this foodie paradise, bringing with them culinary expertise and all kinds of deliciousness.<\/p>\n<p>Still riding the wave of the 1960\u2019s hippy influences, LA is renowned for vegan food &#8211; groovy baby! The City of Angels\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-vegan-restaurants-los-angeles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">heavenly plant based eateries<\/a> are sinfully good, and decadent enough to seduce even the most red-blooded carnivore.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\ud83c\udf34\u00a0The beaches are truly bitchin\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/visit-los-angeles-santa-monica-pier.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbR8iBIgPUm\/?taken-at=3001340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@serpeilp<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/visit-los-angeles-venice-beach-1.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Multicoloured lifeguard station on a beach in LA\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\ud83d\udcf7<em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbRQ8GxjqAY\/?tagged=venicebeach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@loriloy_<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles&#8217; beaches are among the most famous in the world. The 75 mile long stretch of white sand, and the palm tree studded pier are fabulous enough rival any beach on the globe! A beefy Muscle Beach with free gym equipment? Check! An adorable funfair by the shore? You betcha! And what about hot sands and cool waters? Of course my friend!<\/p>\n<h2>\u2b50\u00a0You can brush shoulders with the stars<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/visit-LA-rodeo-drive.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Rodeo Drive\" width=\"875\" height=\"1094\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Rodeo Drive\u00a0\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbRHuf_gz8Z\/?taken-at=41128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@paulaantonioabil<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/visit-los-angeles-hollywood.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Hollywood Walk of Fame\" width=\"875\" height=\"1094\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Hollywood Walk of Fame\u00a0\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbRc_SRl8rU\/?taken-at=483344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@borjavixen<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>LA is the epicentre of the entertainment industry. Hollywood baby! Some people visit Los Angeles to soak up the celebrity culture, whilst others visit Los Angeles in search of stardom! Whether you&#8217;re strolling down the Hollywood Walk of Fame or shopping on Rodeo Drive <em>(I wish),\u00a0<\/em>the energy of fame and glamour buzzes through the entire city. It&#8217;s electrifying!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\ud83d\udc2f\u00a0You can explore an abandoned zoo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/visit-Los-Angeles.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Abandoned Zoo in Griffith Park\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbF5dcSjOd2\/?taken-at=226882832\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><em>@alittlejacket<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54364 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/reasons-to-visit-los-angeles-875x875.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Abandoned Zoo in Griffith Park\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbDmf89Dixq\/?taken-at=226882832\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@kingthursday<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Yup, that\u2019s right! Located in the ever popular Griffith Park you\u2019ll stumble across the abandoned Los Angeles Zoo, totally deserted but still completely intact\u2026 So there\u2019s no need to worry about lions, and tigers and bears \u2013 oh my! \u00a0The zoo is cool AF and you can explore the abandoned enclosures and go a little wild with your photography\u2026 easy tiger!<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf08\u00a0Try a taste of every kinda lifestyle<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Yoga-visit-los-angeles.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Woman doing a handstand in front of some graffiti\" width=\"875\" height=\"874\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BSKCTRoDSym\/?taken-by=freehandhotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@freehand<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/visit-los-angeles-in-n-out.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Burger from Pink Bellies\" width=\"875\" height=\"1006\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbQhvIplX7d\/?tagged=innout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@thaiphiiiiii<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>LA is famous for its hippy influences and alternative lifestyle. Yoga, mindfulness and some of the best vegan restaurants in the world! LA is also famous for the glitz and glam of Hollywood and deviously greasy <em>In N Out<\/em> burgers. In LA, you don&#8217;t have to choose. You can start your day with sunrise yoga and a smoothie bowl, and end it dancing in the club until 2am. In LA, you really can have it both ways!<\/p>\n<p>Diversity is key in Los Angeles, with thriving communities from many different cultures gelling together as one. Spend a day exploring Koreatown, Little Ethiopia, and Little Tokyo &#8211; just to name a few!<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd2d\u00a0Can we talk about the views?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/skyspace-visit-los-angeles.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Colette Miller Angel Wings\" width=\"875\" height=\"664\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BaBBGdRA6Nr\/?taken-by=skyspacela\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@skyspacela<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54432 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/visit-Los-Angeles-views-875x875.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - View of LA from a bench outside the city\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbOVWEPlgFH\/?taken-at=144304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@dkny_1110<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>From the palm trees of Santa Monica beach, to the metallic skyline of skyscrapers, to the rolling hills, to the polished roads of Beverley Hills&#8230; LA is <em>b-e-a-utiful!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf1e\u00a0It&#8217;s summer ALL THE TIME<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/summer-visit-los-angeles.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - Endless Summer - Sun shining through palm trees\" width=\"875\" height=\"1094\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbR-xhVjBAL\/?taken-at=212999109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@medweho<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54494 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/22860978_1663041590424731_3883725109415903232_n-875x875.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Los Angeles - View of the wheel at Santa Moica Pier during sunset\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ba5IOa6h0Bd\/?taken-by=discoverla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@discoverla<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>California is the state of sunshine (eat your heart out Florida!) Who needs snow when it&#8217;s 24 degrees in November?! Sunbathe on Christmas day and have a BBQ on Thanksgiving, the sun always smiles down on you in Los Angeles!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Los-Angeles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>Hostels in LA\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For your daily dose of this glorious city make sure you follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/discoverla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@discoverLA<\/a> on Instagram and lust after Los Angeles every damn day! Get involved in the conversation and let us know if there was any specific reasons you decided to visit Los Angeles for the first time?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When people talk about &#8216;having it all,&#8217; Los Angeles is the city they have in mind. 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