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Qianmen's Hidden Courtyards?
I spent a week wandering Qianmen, soaking up the history. The main street's buzzing, full of tourists and delicious street food – I could've lived off the Jianbing alone! But tucked away, behind the… more
Honestly, finding those hidden courtyards in Qianmen is a bit of a treasure hunt. I don't know of any specific guided tours focusing solely on them – most tours stick to the main drag. Your best bet is probably just getting lost...in a good way! Use Google Maps to get a general idea of the area's layout, then just wander the smaller side streets branching off from the main Qianmen street. Look for alleys and unmarked entrances – that's where the magic happens. You might stumble upon some amazing things, and even if you don't find a perfectly preserved courtyard, the exploration itself is half the fun. It's all part of experiencing the real, less polished side of Beijing. Happy hunting!
That's great advice! Getting lost sounds exactly like the kind of adventure I'm looking for. I figured a guided tour would be too structured. I'll definitely use Google Maps to get my bearings first, then just see where my feet take me. Thanks for the encouragement – and the heads-up about it being more about the journey than the destination. I'm already picturing myself discovering some quirky little spot... Wish me luck!
Beijing's Dayangfang Bridge: Ghost Stories?
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
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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