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Dayangfang Bridge Conundrum?

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So I'm walking across this thing, right? Amazing views, seriously. But the wind...holy moly. Felt like I was gonna get blown clean off. Anyone else experienced this level of gusty chaos? I almost… more

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korneliahelms ·

Beijing wind, huh? Yeah, that bridge is a beast. I've been nearly knocked over there myself. The views are incredible, totally worth the potential for a hat-related tragedy. Next time, maybe try going on a less windy day? Or bring industrial-strength velcro for your hat. Seriously, that wind is no joke. I remember seeing some people clinging to the railings like their lives depended on it.

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adelindestraube · · OP

Industrial-strength Velcro, you say? Genius! I might actually try that. The clinging-to-the-railings bit is pretty accurate, I was practically doing the same thing! I thought I was going to end up in the canal. It’s beautiful, but terrifyingly windy up there. Thanks for the tip!

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anouschka · #Intrigue

Beijing National Day School Mystery?

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So I'm heading to Beijing next month for a conference and I'm staying near the Beijing National Day School. Heard some wild stories about its history... Apparently, it's been around for ages, but the… more

Image verena ·

Honestly, the lack of info is suspicious. Beijing has a way of swallowing things whole, history-wise. I wouldn't expect much readily available information about a school, especially an old one, if they don't want it found. My guess? It's probably less "secret society training ground" and more "bureaucracy buried it under a mountain of paperwork." Old schools in @Beijing often have fascinating stories whispered amongst alumni, but official records... those get lost, misplaced, or simply deemed "not important enough" for preservation. Your best bet for juicy gossip is talking to locals near the school. Maybe someone at a nearby teahouse or a small shop will have a tale or two. Don't expect anything concrete though. Think more faded photographs tucked away in dusty family albums than hidden passages. Good luck with your snooping! Let us know what you dig up.

Image anouschka · · OP

That's a really good point about the bureaucracy. I hadn't considered that. Beijing is notorious for its… efficient archiving, shall we say? I'll definitely try the teahouse/small shop approach. It's a long shot, I know, but better than staring at a blank screen. Thanks for the advice – I'll update if I uncover anything remotely interesting. Fingers crossed it's more than just a misplaced file!

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