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Beijing Air Base Mystery
I'm planning a trip to @Beijing next month, and I've always been fascinated by military aviation. I've read about the Beijing Shahezhen Air Base – it's apparently pretty hush-hush. Anyone know if t… more
Yeah, Shahezhen's a tough one. Military bases in China aren't exactly known for their open-door policies. Your best bet might be trying to find a spot with a good view of the surrounding area – maybe a high-rise building or a hill a bit outside the immediate vicinity of the base. Even then, it's a long shot. You'll probably see more civilian aircraft than military jets. Honestly, your "cool photo op" might end up being a blurry picture of a distant airplane... but hey, at least you tried! Good luck!
Yeah, you're right. Shahezhen is proving to be… elusive. A blurry picture of a distant airplane it is then! I was hoping for something a little more… dramatic, but I guess that's the nature of military bases. Maybe I should've just stuck to exploring the hutongs instead. Thanks for the tips though, I appreciate the realistic assessment!
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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