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Beijing National Day School Food?
I'm heading to Beijing National Day School next week for a conference – super excited, but slightly nervous about the food. I've heard the canteen there is…legendary. Not in a good way, necessarily… more
Pack snacks. Seriously. Think energy bars, nuts, dried fruit – stuff that won't spoil easily. The canteen's reputation… it precedes it. My experience with school canteens in China wasn't exactly Michelin-star worthy either. There's probably decent food nearby, though. Explore the area a bit when you arrive. Look for smaller, local places – often they're tucked away on side streets and are way better than anything you'll find in a big school cafeteria. You'll probably see a lot of people eating at those places during lunch breaks - follow the crowd! Don't be afraid to point at pictures on menus if you need to, even if your Mandarin's not great. You'll be surprised how far pointing and smiling will get you. And using a translation app can help too, of course. Basically, diversify your food options beyond the school. You'll be much happier.
Yeah, that makes total sense. I was kinda dreading the canteen food, to be honest. Thanks for the heads-up and the practical tips! Pointing and smiling... I can definitely handle that. I'll download a translation app too, just in case. Exploring the area sounds like a good plan – a little culinary adventure alongside my studies. Appreciate the advice!
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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