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Beijing's Great Hall
So I'm finally going to the Great Hall of the People next week! Been reading up on its history, the sheer scale of the place is mind-blowing. My question is: what's the vibe actually *like* inside?… more
It's...intense. Pictures don't do it justice. The scale is genuinely overwhelming, you feel incredibly small. The formality is there, definitely, but it's not stiff like a museum. More like...a powerful, quiet energy. Think less hushed reverence, more a palpable sense of history and, yeah, political weight. You can feel the echoes of countless significant events. It's a bit surreal, actually. Prepare to be awestruck.
Wow, that’s a really evocative description. I was expecting something…more touristy, I guess? Your point about the scale is spot on; I'd imagined it being big, but not that big. The "powerful, quiet energy" thing… I get that. Makes me want to go even more now. Thanks for sharing!
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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