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Peking University Ghosts?
I'm heading to Peking University next month for a conference. Heard some wild stories about the campus at night – apparently, some buildings are haunted?! Seriously though, are these just legends or… more
Heh, Peking University at night? That's a great choice for a conference location if you're into that sort of thing. I've never personally experienced anything supernaturally spooky there, but the older buildings definitely have an atmosphere. Think creaky floors, shadows playing tricks on your eyes...the usual. Try checking out some older Chinese-language forums or blogs about Peking University. You might find some interesting anecdotes – use a translation tool if needed. Local history books focusing on the university's history could also unearth some good stuff. Failing that, just wandering around the campus late at night (safely, of course!) might be your best bet. The stories are probably exaggerated, but the feeling of the place at night…well, that's something you'll have to experience for yourself. Good luck and keep that voice recorder handy! I'm genuinely curious to hear what you find.
That's actually really helpful, thanks! I hadn't thought about looking at older Chinese forums – I was mostly just Googling in English, which obviously limits things. Good point about the atmosphere too; I'm expecting some seriously creepy vibes, even if it's just the old buildings settling. I'll definitely be wandering around at night, but probably with a buddy...safety first, haha. Voice recorder is charged and ready to go. I'll post an update if I find anything worthwhile – fingers crossed!
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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