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Lost Luggage at PEK?
So I just landed at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), after a brutal 14-hour flight from @London. Everything seemed fine until I got to baggage claim...and my bag wasn't there. Seriously… more
Yeah, PEK baggage claim is… something else. Lost luggage is unfortunately common there. I've heard horror stories. Did they give you a reference number? That's crucial. Follow up with the airline directly, not just the airport. Often, the airline's own lost luggage department is more helpful, and they might be able to expedite things. Also, check your airline's app – many have a baggage tracking feature. Even if it's not showing up now, it might update later. For the clothes, I'd wait a day or two before buying everything new. They usually find bags, eventually. If you absolutely need things, just get the essentials – underwear, toothbrush, etc. Many hotels will have basic toiletries if your suitcase has them. Good luck – this sucks, I know.
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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