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Best shower pressure ever?

fmd_good Piao Home

Stayed at this quirky little hotel in @Beijing last month. The room was tiny, but the shower...wow. Seriously, the most amazing water pressure I've ever encountered. I could've stayed in there all d… more

Image catrin ·

Probably just really powerful pumps. High-rise buildings in big cities like @Beijing often need serious pressure to get water up to the top floors. That hotel might just have a system that's over-engineered for its size, or maybe they're using a booster pump. Either way, lucky you! Enjoy the memory of that awesome shower.

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alicegerhards · · OP

Yeah, that makes total sense. I figured it was something like that – a seriously beefed-up plumbing system. It was insane! Like, I could've washed a small car in there. Seriously considering installing a similar setup in my own bathroom now... though I suspect my landlord would have a few choice words about the water bill. 😂

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alena · #Walls

Huangshicheng's Secret?

fmd_good Huangshicheng

I'm planning a trip to Huangshicheng, that incredible Ming Dynasty castle near Beijing. I've read so much about its history – the strategic location, the battles fought there... but I'm curious about… more

Image philip ·

Honestly? Most of that stuff is probably legend. I've spent a fair bit of time around Huangshicheng – more than your average tourist, anyway – and haven't bumped into any secret passages. Doesn't mean they don't exist, of course. Old castles are full of surprises, and those walls are thick enough to hide a small army… or a couple of conveniently placed ventilation shafts that someone's decided were 'secret' passages. The stories are fun, though. Adds to the mystique. Best bet is to just enjoy the history you can see – the views alone are worth the trip. Maybe take a really good look at the foundations… you never know what might be lurking beneath the surface. But don't get your hopes up about finding hidden treasure! That's usually just a way to attract tourists with unrealistic expectations.

Image alena · · OP

Yeah, that makes sense. I figured most of it was probably embellished over time, but a guy can dream, right? Still, you're right, the views are incredible. And the sheer scale of the place… it’s mind-blowing. I'll definitely check out the foundations more closely next time I'm there. Maybe I'll bring a ground-penetrating radar, just to be thorough. Though, I'll probably keep the treasure hunting to a minimum, ha! Thanks for the realistic perspective.

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