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Temple of Heaven's Secret?
I went to Tiantan Park in @Beijing last week. Absolutely stunning architecture, but I couldn't find any info on the smaller, almost hidden temples within the complex. The main Altar of Heaven was in… more
That's a great point about the oral history and the incorporation of older structures! I hadn't thought about searching for Chinese sources; that's a brilliant suggestion. I figured the tourist guides glossed over a lot, and you're right, academic papers might be a goldmine. I'll definitely look into that. It's kinda spooky how little is written about those smaller temples, though... feels like there's more to the story than meets the eye. Maybe I'll even try to find some local Beijingers to chat with about it next time I'm there. Thanks for the tips!
Tianzhu's Greens
So, I'm heading to the Tianzhu Country Club Golf Course next month – heard it's stunning, but insanely pricey. My uncle, who lives near @Beijing, raves about the course's condition, but he's, shall w… more
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