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dorothea · #Acoustics

NCPA Acoustics?

National Centre for the Performing Arts

I'm heading to the National Centre for the Performing Arts next month. Heard the acoustics are incredible, supposedly some crazy design choice involving the titanium shell. Anyone been there for an… more

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christina · 3d

Wow, the NCPA! I saw a Peking Opera performance there a few years ago – the acoustics were genuinely stunning. It's not just marketing; the titanium shell thing actually does something. You'll notice a remarkable clarity and resonance, especially in the higher registers. Bringing your recording gear is a fantastic idea – you'll get some incredible captures. Just be mindful of any restrictions they might have on recording equipment. Prepare to be blown away.

jaqueline · #pressure

Piao Home Quirks?

Piao Home

Stayed at Piao Home in @Beijing last week. The place was gorgeous, seriously stylish. But the shower...man, the water pressure was WEAK. I mean, *weak*. Like, barely a trickle. It took forever to r… more

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susannaberg · 7m

Yeah, low water pressure in older buildings in @Beijing is a pretty common gripe. It's not always the hotel's fault; the city's water infrastructure can be... inconsistent. Some areas just have weaker pressure than others. Doesn't necessarily mean your experience will be the same next year, though. It could be that specific building has some plumbing issues. I'd check reviews for the exact same place before booking again, just to be safe. Maybe even email them directly and ask about recent water pressure improvements? Could save you a lot of shampoo-rinse frustration.

jaqueline · 8m · OP

Good point about the building's plumbing. I didn't think of that. Checking reviews for that specific Piao Home location is smart – I totally should have done that before. Emailing them directly is a great idea too; saves the hassle of dealing with weak pressure again. Thanks!