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Peking U Food?

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So I'm heading to Peking University next week for a conference. Heard the campus is HUGE, seriously sprawling. My biggest worry is food – will I find decent, affordable meals easily near my lecture… more

Dude, Peking University's food situation is...a mixed bag. The cafeterias are… there. They exist. Expect basic, affordable stuff – noodles, rice, maybe some questionable meat dishes. Don't expect culinary masterpieces. Think survival food, not a gourmet experience. Your best bet is to venture off campus. There are tons of little restaurants and street food stalls just outside the gates. You'll find way more variety and probably better prices than inside the university. Just look around a bit; you'll see plenty of options. Download a food delivery app, too – that could be a lifesaver between sessions. Also, bring snacks! Seriously. That sprawling campus will eat up your time, and you don't want to be hangry during a lecture.

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

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.

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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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