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Chinatown's Hidden History?
So I stayed at the Chinatown Business Hotel last week, right near the bustling markets. The place itself was pretty standard, nothing fancy. But wandering around, I noticed a lot of old signs and ar… more
That's awesome! Digging into the history of a specific block in Beijing's Chinatown is like uncovering a buried treasure. Try the Beijing Municipal Archives. They might have old maps, property records, and even photographs going back decades, maybe even centuries. Also, check out the local libraries – university libraries especially often hold incredibly detailed local history collections. You could even try contacting the Beijing Historical Research Center; researchers there might be able to point you to obscure publications or private collections. Good luck with your search – sounds like a fascinating project!
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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