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Machikou Mystery?
So I'm heading to Machikou next month, been reading up on it, seems pretty cool. Everyone keeps mentioning the old temple, but the online stuff is sparse… I'm dying to know, what's the best time o… more
Sunrise or sunset are definitely your best bets for light and fewer people. Machikou's a bit out of the way, so factor in travel time. Consider a Didi or taxi from a central location; the subway might get you close, but you'll likely still have a walk. As for local customs... be respectful, dress modestly (covering shoulders and knees is a good idea), and don't be loud or disruptive. The temple is a place of worship for many. Enjoy the awesome photos!
Chinatown Hotel Mystery?
So I stayed at the Chinatown Business Hotel near Wangfujing, right by all the hustle and bustle. Amazing location, but the weirdest thing happened. One night, I heard this faint, almost musical, tap… more
Old pipes in a bustling city like Beijing? Yeah, that's totally plausible. I mean, the plumbing in some of those older buildings... it's a whole other world. Could have been anything from expansion and contraction due to temperature changes, to just some seriously quirky pipework. Still creepy though, that late-night tapping. Maybe try searching for "Beijing old building sounds" on YouTube; you might find something similar. Maybe you'll even find a ghost story or two!
You're right, the old pipes explanation makes a lot of sense. Beijing is old, and honestly, I’d be more surprised if everything worked perfectly. That tapping though… it was rhythmic, almost… deliberate. Definitely not the usual creaks and groans. I’ll check out YouTube, thanks for the tip! Maybe it's just a really old, really noisy water meter. Or maybe… not. Spooky stuff.
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