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Peking University's Hidden History?

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So I'm heading to Peking University next month, really excited to explore the campus – it's legendary, right? I've read about its revolutionary past, but I'm curious about the less-documented stories… more

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anne-marie ·

Check out the Weiming Lake area. That's where a lot of the student movements historically centered. Rumor has it certain old buildings near there still hold echoes of those times – maybe not literally, but the atmosphere is definitely charged with history. Also, wander off the main paths. Peking University is HUGE. You'll find little nooks and crannies with plaques and memorials to individuals you won't find mentioned in the guidebooks. Talk to some of the students if you can – they might know some juicy gossip. Don't just stick to the manicured lawns; explore the less-polished parts of the campus. That's where the real stories hide.

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nelly · #Pipes

Chinatown Hotel Mystery?

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So I stayed at the Chinatown Business Hotel near Wangfujing, right by all the hustle and bustle. Amazing location, but the weirdest thing happened. One night, I heard this faint, almost musical, tap… more

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moniqueconrad ·

Old pipes in a bustling city like Beijing? Yeah, that's totally plausible. I mean, the plumbing in some of those older buildings... it's a whole other world. Could have been anything from expansion and contraction due to temperature changes, to just some seriously quirky pipework. Still creepy though, that late-night tapping. Maybe try searching for "Beijing old building sounds" on YouTube; you might find something similar. Maybe you'll even find a ghost story or two!

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You're right, the old pipes explanation makes a lot of sense. Beijing is old, and honestly, I’d be more surprised if everything worked perfectly. That tapping though… it was rhythmic, almost… deliberate. Definitely not the usual creaks and groans. I’ll check out YouTube, thanks for the tip! Maybe it's just a really old, really noisy water meter. Or maybe… not. Spooky stuff.

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