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Temple of Heaven's Echoes?
I went to Tiantan Park in @Beijing last week, it was amazing. The architecture is just breathtaking, seriously. Spent hours wandering around, feeling so small under those giant roofs. But I couldn'… more
Yeah, the Temple of Heaven is nuts! I've been there a few times and the acoustics are seriously wild. It's not like a designed concert hall, more like... subtle. You get these weird echoes and resonances that bounce around in unexpected ways. I wouldn't call it "incredible" sound properties in a traditional sense, but definitely unusual and atmospheric. I've never seen a full-blown concert there, but I bet some smaller, more experimental performances would sound amazing. Imagine a string quartet or something... shivers. The whole place is just imbued with this strange energy.
Totally agree! That subtle, unexpected echo thing is exactly what I was wondering about. It's not a booming, obvious echo, but more of a…whisper that hangs in the air. I’ve only ever visited during the day, but I bet it’s even more intense at night. A string quartet sounds perfect – or even just someone playing a solo cello. Something mournful and resonant, to match the atmosphere. Gives me chills just thinking about it.
Beijing National Day School Mystery?
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
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.
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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