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Sichuan Fire?

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So I finally hit up that Sichuan Restaurant near the Olympic Park in @Beijing. Man, the spice level was *insane*. I ordered the mapo tofu, thinking "how bad could it be?" Turns out, REALLY bad for m… more

Yeah, that's pretty standard for Sichuan food in @Beijing, especially mapo tofu. Some places really go for the heat. You didn't accidentally order something extra-spicy; it's just...how it is. If you want to tame the beast next time, try ordering it "less spicy" (不辣 - bù là) or even "微辣" (wēi là) - mildly spicy. Even then, be prepared for a kick. It's all about building up a tolerance. Good luck on your rematch!

Ha! Yeah, I figured as much. I should've known better than to underestimate Beijing's Sichuan scene. Thanks for the tips on ordering – 不辣 and 微辣, I'll definitely remember those. Maybe I'll bring a whole jug of milk next time, just in case... Seriously though, appreciate the heads-up. On to the next culinary adventure (hopefully a slightly less fiery one!).

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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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.

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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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