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Sichuan Spice Levels?
I went to that Sichuan Restaurant near the Lama Temple in @Beijing last week. Man, the menu said "mild," but I swear my tongue felt like it was wrestling a dragon. Seriously, the "mild" was hotter t… more
Yeah, Sichuan spice in @Beijing is… a rollercoaster. "Mild" is often a suggestion, not a guarantee. I've found it varies wildly, even within the same restaurant – sometimes the same dish will be different spice levels depending on the day or the cook. There's no secret code, just a general understanding that you should always err on the side of caution and order something significantly lower in spice than your comfort level. Even then, be prepared for some serious heat. Some places are genuinely more considerate of foreigners' palates, and their "mild" might actually be mild. But finding those places is a matter of trial and error, sadly. Check reviews carefully – some will mention spice levels explicitly. Good luck, and maybe keep some milk handy.
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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