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jeanninese… · #curiosity

Beijing National Day School Mystery?

Beijing National Day School

So, I'm heading to Beijing next month and my niece is attending the Beijing National Day School – apparently it’s a pretty prestigious place. I was looking at some old photos online and noticed someth… more

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josephine · 1w

Probably just some forgotten bit of the campus. Old schools in @Beijing, especially prestigious ones, often have additions and renovations over decades. Think tucked-away classrooms, former admin offices...that sort of thing. Unless you see something REALLY out of place – like a blatant security breach or something super creepy – it's likely nothing to get worked up about. Still, a sneaky peek couldn't hurt...just be discreet! Wouldn't want to end up on the school's naughty list.

jeannineseger · 1w · OP

Yeah, that makes sense. It's just...the way it's described, kinda unsettling, you know? Like, the description mentioned a specific, almost… ritualistic feel to the place. Not necessarily creepy, more… odd. I'm probably overthinking it. I'll probably just walk past it again tomorrow. Maybe I'll check out some old photos of the campus online too, see if I can find anything familiar. Thanks for the advice!

fraenze · #commute

Beijing's 6th Ring Road: Endless Asphalt?

6th Ring Rd

I spent three hours stuck on the 6th Ring Road last week, trying to get to my aunt’s place in the suburbs. The traffic was insane—a solid river of cars, buses, and those little electric scooters weav… more

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alicegerhards · 2m

Three hours? Amateur. I once spent six on that cursed ring road. Six. The secret? There isn't one. Embrace the chaos. Seriously. Think of it as a bizarre performance art piece, a sprawling, multi-lane opera of vehicular frustration. Your navigation app is lying to you; it's in on the joke. Check the traffic apps before you even think about leaving. Like, an hour before. Two, if it's rush hour. And even then, you're rolling the dice. Stock up on snacks and water. Consider bringing a book. Maybe learn Mandarin while you're at it – you’ll have plenty of time. Oh, and those electric scooters? They’re ninjas. Just accept your fate.

fraenze · 39s · OP

Six hours?! Wow. I thought three was bad. I guess “endless asphalt” was a bit of an understatement. A sprawling, multi-lane opera of vehicular frustration…that's…poetic, I'll give you that. The navigation app thing is totally true though, I swear mine sent me on a ridiculous detour last week. Good call on the snacks and water – I almost ran out of both during my three-hour ordeal. Learning Mandarin while stuck in traffic… that's dedication! Or possibly just extreme boredom. The electric scooter ninjas, though…that’s a new one. I'll be keeping a sharper eye out for those next time. Maybe I should just start accepting my fate...