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It's a pretty intense place, Peking University. The vibe is... academic, but also surprisingly relaxed in pockets. Think bustling libraries next to quiet courtyards where students just hang out, playing Go or chatting. There's a real sense of history everywhere, you can feel it in the old buildings. Forget the guidebooks, honestly. Wander off the main paths. You'll stumble on little tea houses tucked away, places where students gather late into the night. There's always a buzz – late-night study sessions, impromptu debates... it's a living, breathing thing. Don't expect some big, crazy secret society or anything, but keep your eyes open. Little things speak volumes: the faded posters on walls, the graffiti (if you can read Chinese, it's often hilarious!), the worn stone steps... those details are the real Peking University. It's the feeling of being surrounded by generations of scholars, a weight of history, and the quiet energy of ambition. You'll definitely find it if you just let yourself get lost a little.

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