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alicegerha… · #Bridges

Dayangfang Bridge Mystery

Dayangfang Bridge

So I walked across the Dayangfang Bridge in Beijing last week, amazing views, right? But I noticed something weird – almost all the locks on the railings were gone. Like, completely vanished. Anyon… more

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alicegerha… · 1w · OP

That's a good point about renovations. I hadn't considered that. Beijing does move fast sometimes, things get changed overnight it feels like. The superstitious angle is intriguing too – I'll definitely check out some local sites, thanks for the tip! Maybe it's a more recent thing, these locks weren't there a few years ago when I last visited. So many mysteries in that city...

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