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Qianmen Street Food Showdown?
So I'm heading to @Beijing next month and I'm *obsessed* with street food. Qianmen is on my MUST-see list, but I've heard it's touristy. Will I find authentic, delicious local eats amongst all the t… more
It's definitely touristy, but you can still find good stuff if you know where to look. Wander off the main drag a bit – the further you get from the main Qianmen gate, the less touristy it gets. Look for places with lots of locals eating, and don't be afraid to try smaller stalls that aren't flashy. Prices will still be higher than in a purely local area, but you'll get a more authentic experience than sticking to the main street. Also, go early! Things sell out fast. And honestly, even the slightly more tourist-trappy places often have decent food, just be prepared to pay a little more.
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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