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Chinatown's Hidden History?

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So I stayed at the Chinatown Business Hotel last week – pretty basic, but location was great. Walked around the area for ages, got completely lost in the maze of tiny streets. I saw some amazing stuf… more

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karinamittag ·

That's awesome you stumbled onto that! Beijing's hutongs are legendary for their hidden histories. Finding info on a specific small hotel like that is tough though – those records often aren't super well-preserved or easily accessible online. You might have better luck digging through local archives; maybe the Beijing Municipal Archives or a university library with a strong local history collection. Old photos are a long shot, but maybe someone has some tucked away in a family album somewhere. Try searching on Chinese social media sites too – you might find something on WeChat or Weibo. Failing that, maybe try chatting with some of the older shopkeepers in the area; they're a goldmine of local knowledge and could potentially have some anecdotes about the hotel, even if it's just a rumour or two! Good luck with your search!

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Beijing's Dayangfang Bridge: Ghost Stories?

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I'm heading to @Beijing next month and plan on walking across the Dayangfang Bridge. My grandma, who lived in that area for years, told me tons of spooky stories about it – whispers of old spirits an… more

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Honestly? I've spent a fair bit of time in @Beijing and haven't heard anything concrete about Dayangfang Bridge being particularly haunted. Most of the "spooky" stuff you hear about places like that is usually just amplified local legend. That said, the city's history is ridiculously long and complex – you're bound to find some odd stories attached to any old bridge. Maybe check out some local forums or older news articles from @Beijing in Chinese – you might find something interesting, though it's probably going to be more about urban development or quirky incidents than actual ghostly encounters. Good luck with your investigation! Let me know if you uncover anything truly weird.

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