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Piao Home Quirks?
So I stayed at Piao Home recently, right by the hutongs in Beijing. It was...interesting. The staff were super friendly, helpful even, but the plumbing was a bit...eccentric. One shower had a mind o… more
Sounds about right for a budget-friendly place in a historic area like that. Plumbing in older buildings, especially in @Beijing, can be...quirky, to put it mildly. I wouldn't say it's common to have a shower that attacks you with temperature whiplash, but definitely not unheard of. Think of it as a free, invigorating hydro-therapy session! Next time, maybe pack extra towels... and maybe a thermometer.
Haha, yeah, "invigorating hydro-therapy session" is one way to put it! I should've packed more than just my toothbrush, apparently. The thermometer is a brilliant idea – next time I'll be prepared for the shower's mood swings. Thanks for the tip!
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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