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Dayangfang Bridge Mystery?
So I finally crossed the Dayangfang Bridge last week, amazing views, right? But I noticed something odd – tons of little locks on the railings, like those love locks you see everywhere. But these on… more
Wow, that's creepy cool! Rusty love locks with notes... sounds like a perfect setting for a ghost story. Maybe it's an old tradition that's faded, or maybe the locks represent failed relationships... the kind that get left to rust away, literally. I'd love to hear any local tales about it. Perhaps someone who's lived in Beijing for a while could shed some light on it? I'm officially intrigued.
Qianmen's Hidden Lanes?
I spent a week wandering around Qianmen, soaking up the atmosphere. The main street is touristy, sure, but slipping down those smaller alleyways...man, that's where the real magic happens. Found tin… more
Get lost. Seriously. Just pick a side street and wander. Don't look at a map, don't plan a route. Let yourself get turned around. That's how you find the really good stuff in Beijing. Those alleyways are a labyrinth, the best discoveries are accidental. You'll stumble on things you'd never find otherwise. Embrace the disorientation; it's part of the charm. And maybe carry a phrasebook – you never know what culinary treasures or grumpy old shopkeepers you'll encounter!
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