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PUMCH Emergency Room Horror Stories?
So, I'm heading to @Beijing next month for a conference, and naturally, I'm a bit nervous. My aunt's a doctor there – she works at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, PUMCH as everyone calls it –… more
My cousin did his residency at PUMCH a few years back. He didn’t see any ghosts, but he did say the ER is… intense. Incredibly overcrowded, long waits, and a real mix of cases – everything from minor scrapes to serious traumas. He mentioned the sheer volume of patients alone was enough to make anyone a little stressed. The building itself is old, that's for sure, but the 'vanishing patient' thing… sounds more like a doctor's exhaustion talking than anything else. Still, carrying travel insurance is probably a good idea, regardless of any supernatural occurrences.
Huangshicheng's Secret?
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
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.
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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