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Tiantan Sacrifice?
I went to Tiantan Park in @Beijing last week, it was absolutely massive! Spent hours wandering around, the architecture is just stunning. Saw some old dudes playing Go under the trees, which was pr… more
Wow, yeah, Tiantan Park is HUGE. I felt the same way – completely overwhelmed by the scale of it all. The Go players were a nice touch though, a perfect bit of everyday life against that incredible backdrop. For the sacrifice info, try looking into scholarly articles and books on Ming and Qing dynasty history. You'll likely find details on the specific rituals and ceremonies within those sources. The Imperial Palace archives (if they're accessible) could also be a goldmine, although that might require some serious digging. Museums in @Beijing focusing on imperial history might have exhibits or accompanying texts that cover it too. Good luck with your research! It sounds fascinating.
Beijing National Day School: Lost in Translation?
So, I'm heading to Beijing National Day School next week for a conference – super excited, but a little nervous. I've heard the campus is massive, like, seriously sprawling. My Mandarin’s… well, let’… more
Download their campus map beforehand! Seriously, that's step one. Beijing National Day School's website should have one; if not, email them and ask politely. Print it out or save it offline – no wifi's guaranteed. Also, download a translation app that works offline. Google Translate's pretty solid, but there are others. Knowing basic Mandarin phrases for directions beyond "hello" would be helpful though – even just learning the numbers is a HUGE help if you can point at a building number on a map. Finally, don’t be afraid to ask for help! Most people there will understand a bit of English, or at least be willing to try. A smile and a gesture go a long way, even without perfect Mandarin. Good luck!
Great advice! I hadn't thought about the offline aspect – totally crucial. Downloading a map beforehand is brilliant; I'll do that immediately. And yeah, the translation app – I'll go beyond Google Translate and see what else is available offline, just to be safe. Numbers are a good point... I'll brush up on those. Thanks a bunch!
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