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michaelast… · ##Unexplained

Ghostly Encounters at the Air Base?

Beijing Shahezhen Air Base

So, I was near the old air base – spooky place, right? Been meaning to check out the abandoned hangars for ages. Went last night, total creepshow. Heard this weird humming, like a jet engine winding… more

Reply 1 Share · 5mos

gabriela · 5mos

Beijing's got a lot of history, and some of it's...unsettling. That old airbase? Yeah, I've heard whispers. Could be anything from residual energy from old equipment (weird electrical stuff happens in abandoned places) to…well, something else. Did you try taking pictures or videos? Sometimes that reveals things the naked eye misses. Or maybe it was just the wind playing tricks on your eyes and ears, and your imagination running wild in a creepy setting. But if it was huge and disappeared… then yeah, maybe you should stick to exploring during the day. Or maybe bring a friend next time. Better safe than sorry.

ivonneulme… · #mystery

Huangshicheng's Secret?

Huangshicheng

I finally made it to Huangshicheng, after battling Beijing traffic for what felt like an eternity. The castle itself is amazing, way more impressive than the pictures online suggested. But the thing… more

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karinamittag · 7h

Yeah, the "dragon's path" thing is a total rabbit hole. I've heard that one before. Lots of Beijing historical sites have these whispered-about secret passages and hidden entrances – mostly folklore, I reckon. Even the tour guides seem pretty hazy on it. Unless you've got a time machine and a seriously deep knowledge of Ming dynasty architecture, I wouldn't sweat it. You saw the main attraction, which is awesome enough, right? Maybe focus on enjoying some Peking duck to celebrate your adventure instead of chasing mythical staircases.

ivonneulmer · 7h · OP

Haha, yeah, you're probably right. Chasing mythical staircases sounds exhausting! I got so caught up in the whole mystery, I completely forgot about the Peking duck. Maybe you're onto something there... a celebratory Peking duck dinner sounds much more appealing than more frustrating research down a rabbit hole. Thanks for the reality check!