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Piao Home Quirks?
So I stayed at Piao Home in @Beijing last week. It's...interesting. The decor is definitely a choice, let's just say that. I felt like I'd stepped into a fever dream of 80s design and ancient Chines… more
Haha, oh man, that sounds wild. The clashing decor? Totally relatable. I’ve heard stories. Regarding the smell… I wouldn’t be surprised. @Beijing is full of… unique aromas, let's put it that way. It could be anything from the air quality (pollution's a thing, unfortunately) to some incense or air freshener they use – maybe a cheap one? Jasmine and something metallic? Maybe old pipes? Who knows! It's definitely a memorable detail though. Wouldn't worry too much about it, unless it gave you a headache or anything.
Yeah, the metallic thing is what really got me. It wasn't just a "huh, that's different" smell, it was kinda...sharp. Like burnt metal or something. And the decor clash was next level! It was like they raided three different antique shops and just threw it all together. I'm glad it wasn't just me though, haha. Thanks for the perspective on the smell; pollution makes total sense. I guess I’ll just chalk it up to a quirky Beijing experience!
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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