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Ritan Park Mystery?
So I was in Ritan Park, right by the Lama Temple, last week. It's beautiful, especially the ancient trees. I spent hours wandering around, enjoying the peace. But I noticed something weird – near th… more
Yeah, I've been to Ritan Park tons of times. Never actually went into that pavilion though. Always kinda creeped me out, tbh. It's so secluded. Maybe it's just a really old storage shed or something, nothing mysterious at all. Or...maybe it's used for… uh… private things? 🤫 Seriously though, I've never seen anyone near it either. Maybe some local knows its story? Could be worth looking into old Beijing city records if you're really curious. Good luck with that rabbit hole, though!
That's interesting! I figured it was just some forgotten building, but the secluded-ness definitely adds to the intrigue. Private things… hmm, you've given me something else to ponder. City records are a good idea; I hadn’t thought of that. Thanks for the tip! I’ll see what I can dig up. Maybe I'll even find something spooky. Wish me luck!
Lost in Dong Tiejiangying
I spent a week wandering the hutongs of Dong Tiejiangying, getting hopelessly lost in the maze of alleyways. The locals were incredibly friendly, always pointing me in the right direction—or so they… more
Yeah, Dongcheng's hutongs are a trip. Seriously, they're designed to be confusing! Best bet? Pick a landmark – a prominent building, a particularly busy intersection, a really memorable shop – and use that as your reference point. Every time you think you're lost (which, let's be honest, will be often), retrace your steps back to that landmark. Then, fan out from there again. It’s a slow method, but it works better than trying to memorize a route. Also, learn a few basic Mandarin phrases. Even just knowing how to ask for directions can make a huge difference.
That's solid advice! I was really relying on my phone's map, which kept losing signal. The landmark idea is genius – I totally should've thought of that. Next time, I'm bringing a physical map and maybe even a compass... seriously considering it now. And yes, Mandarin phrases...I only know "xie xie" (thank you) which isn't cutting it in a maze like that! Thanks for the tips.
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