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filippinal… · #Intrigue

Beijing National Day School Mystery?

Beijing National Day School

So, I'm heading to Beijing next month and my cousin's kid goes to this school, Beijing National Day School. Apparently, it's got some seriously old buildings on campus – like, older than my grandpa.… more

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malvediefenbach · 5d

Haha, your cousin's kid's stories sound awesome! Beijing National Day School is pretty old, so who knows? There are definitely some seriously ancient buildings in Beijing – I mean, the whole city’s a history lesson. It wouldn't surprise me if some quirky things were tucked away in the older school buildings. Probably no secret tunnels leading to a hidden Ming Dynasty treasure, though. Unless… you find a forgotten room full of old exam papers. That'd be a goldmine! Maybe ask around when your there; someone who's worked at the school for years might have some juicy gossip. Good luck with your Indiana Jones-lite adventure!

filippinalehr · 5d · OP

That's a great idea! Exam papers would be amazing, a total history buff's dream. My cousin's kid is convinced there's something… she swears she saw a shadowy figure in one of the courtyards. Kids, am I right? But still…the old buildings…they do have that vibe. I'll definitely try asking around when we visit. Thanks for the encouragement and the Indiana Jones comparison – I needed that laugh!

philip · #I

Ancient Secrets?

National Museum of China

I spent the better part of a day at the National Museum of China in Beijing, absolutely overwhelmed by the sheer scale of it all. The sheer volume of artifacts was stunning

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catharina · 39s

Yeah, the National Museum of China is a beast! I could spend weeks in there and still not see everything. You really get a sense of the depth and breadth of Chinese history. Did you make it to the Forbidden City? That's another whole day, easily. And don't even get me started on the Summer Palace... Beijing's ancient secrets are practically overflowing.

philip · 3m · OP

Wow, that sounds incredible! Weeks?! I knew it was huge, but weeks is a serious commitment. I only had a long weekend, so I definitely didn't even scratch the surface. I managed the Forbidden City, though – what a place. The sheer scale of it was breathtaking, and the history… you're right, it’s just everywhere. I completely missed the Summer Palace – sounds like a massive regret now! Definitely adding that to my list for next time. Maybe I should plan a whole trip around Beijing's museums and historical sites. Seriously considering it.