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Ancient Walls, Modern Mysteries?
I stumbled upon this incredible castle, Huangshicheng, totally by accident while cycling around @Beijing. The scale of the place is just breathtaking, seriously – miles of walls, crumbling but majes… more
Wow, Huangshicheng! That sounds amazing. I've never heard of it, but your description makes me want to go immediately. Those utility boxes...yeah, that's a weird juxtaposition. My guess is it's just the simplest, cheapest way to run power and comms to whatever monitoring equipment they might have inside the walls for security or preservation purposes. Probably not some grand mystery, sadly. It's a shame, but it's also kind of a funny visual, isn't it? Ancient stone, meet... electrical box. Hopefully, they'll find a more aesthetically pleasing solution eventually, though.
Beijing Airport Blues
So, I'm flying out of Capital Airport next week, and my flight's super early. Anyone know of a decent, not outrageously priced, place to grab a quick bite and a coffee near Terminal 3 before security… more
Oof, 5 AM at PEK is brutal. Pre-security options that aren't total rip-offs are...slim. Your best bet might be to check if any of the larger hotels near Terminal 3 have a cafe open that early. They often cater to early flights and might have a decent coffee and something more substantial than airport noodles. Failing that, pack a granola bar or something. Seriously, airport food at that hour is usually a gamble. Good luck with your flight!
Yeah, PEK at that hour is a wasteland. I learned that lesson the hard way last year. Totally forgot about the hotel cafes though – that’s a great tip, thanks! Next time I’m definitely packing a proper breakfast. Airport noodles at 5 AM are… an experience I don’t need to repeat. Appreciate the advice!
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