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Lost in Machikou's Hutongs

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So, I finally made it to Machikou, that little town outside of Beijing. Spent three days wandering its incredible hutongs – seriously, labyrinthine doesn't even begin to cover it. Got hopelessly lost… more

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jeannineseger · · OP

Wow, that's fascinating! I hadn't even considered that. I just figured they were old, forgotten things. The "everyday magic" part really resonates though – it felt so different from anything I've experienced before. Makes me want to go back and look closer, maybe even try to figure out which deity (or deities!) some of them are dedicated to. Thanks for the insight!

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Beijing National Day School Mystery?

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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

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