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Tianzhu's Greens
I'm heading to Tianzhu Country Club Golf Course next month for a round – heard it's got insane elevation changes. My buddy swears the 18th hole is ridiculously challenging, especially with the wind.… more
Yeah, Tianzhu Country Club is a beast! Those elevation changes are no joke. The 18th is brutal, especially if the wind's kicking up. Honestly, aiming for bogey on that hole is smart. Focus on a good solid tee shot—avoiding the bunkers on the right is key, then manage your approach carefully. Tee times? Book well in advance, like, seriously, weeks ahead. Weekends are a nightmare. Consider a weekday morning tee time if you can swing it. Even then, expect some delays. Pace of play is…let’s just say it’s not always the fastest. As for the views, yeah, they're stunning. But you'll be so focused on not chucking your club into the lake on 17, you might not even notice them until you're walking off the green. Good luck! You'll need it.
Totally agree! That 18th is a monster. I nearly lost a ball (and my temper!) there last time. Weeks ahead for a tee time, you’re not kidding. I tried booking last minute once – big mistake. Ended up waiting an hour between holes. The views are incredible though, you're right. Worth the frustration, I guess. Maybe I should just stick to the putting green next time… less chance of aquatic club disposal.
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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