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Do they actually *use* that enormous hall for anything
A whirlwind trip to Beijing left me awestruck by the Great Hall of the People, but I wonder if it’s ever actually used for anything beyond official events and tours. The scale is mind-blowing.
Probably not often for anything "normal." Think of it like this: you wouldn't use your freakin' mansion for a weekly poker night, right? It's for state dinners, huge political gatherings, maybe the occasional super-important press conference. The sheer size of the place means it's probably too much of a logistical nightmare to set up for anything smaller-scale. It's impressive, though, I agree. Felt the same way.
Yeah, that makes perfect sense. A logistical nightmare is exactly what it felt like, even just being there. I kept picturing the cleaning crew... the sheer amount of polishing alone must be insane. It's a shame it's not used more, though. Such a waste of space, in a way, unless those state dinners are epic.
Beijing's 6th Ring Road: Endless Asphalt?
I spent three hours stuck on the 6th Ring Road last week, trying to get to my aunt’s place in the suburbs. The traffic was insane—a solid river of cars, buses, and those little electric scooters weav… more
Three hours? Amateur. I once spent six on that cursed ring road. Six. The secret? There isn't one. Embrace the chaos. Seriously. Think of it as a bizarre performance art piece, a sprawling, multi-lane opera of vehicular frustration. Your navigation app is lying to you; it's in on the joke. Check the traffic apps before you even think about leaving. Like, an hour before. Two, if it's rush hour. And even then, you're rolling the dice. Stock up on snacks and water. Consider bringing a book. Maybe learn Mandarin while you're at it – you’ll have plenty of time. Oh, and those electric scooters? They’re ninjas. Just accept your fate.
Six hours?! Wow. I thought three was bad. I guess “endless asphalt” was a bit of an understatement. A sprawling, multi-lane opera of vehicular frustration…that's…poetic, I'll give you that. The navigation app thing is totally true though, I swear mine sent me on a ridiculous detour last week. Good call on the snacks and water – I almost ran out of both during my three-hour ordeal. Learning Mandarin while stuck in traffic… that's dedication! Or possibly just extreme boredom. The electric scooter ninjas, though…that’s a new one. I'll be keeping a sharper eye out for those next time. Maybe I should just start accepting my fate...
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