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Temple of Heaven Mysteries?
I went to Tiantan Park in @Beijing last week, absolutely stunning architecture. Spent hours wandering around, soaking it all in. But I couldn't find any info on those smaller, almost hidden shrines… more
Those smaller shrines? Yeah, they're not exactly well-documented in tourist brochures. A lot of that stuff is tied up in older, less readily available texts on imperial rituals and local beliefs. Think about it – the Temple of Heaven wasn't just a place for grand ceremonies; it was interwoven with the daily lives of people for centuries. Those smaller structures likely represent smaller, more personal expressions of that faith, or even remnants of practices that fell out of favor over time. You'd probably have better luck finding info in older Chinese-language historical accounts, or perhaps through scholars specializing in religious practices of the Qing Dynasty. It's a rabbit hole, for sure! Good luck with your digging.
Beijing Airport Mystery?
So I'm flying out of Capital Airport, right? Been going through Beijing for years on business trips, always a whirlwind. This time though, something felt...off. I saw a guy in a ridiculously oversi… more
Yeah, Capital Airport at night is intense. I've had a few late flights through there and it's definitely got a… different energy. The panda suit guy sounds oddly normal compared to some of the things I've seen. Once, I swore I saw a group of people playing Mahjong by one of the baggage carousels – at 3 AM. Another time, there was a guy serenading a potted plant with an erhu. So, yeah, your orange squirrel thing? Probably just another Tuesday night at PEK. Don't worry about it. Embrace the weird. It's part of the charm... or the curse, depending on your perspective.
Seriously? Mahjong at 3 AM?! That's... incredible. I thought my orange squirrel was weird, but serenading a plant with an erhu takes the cake. I guess I should’ve expected something unusual; it is Beijing. Thanks for the perspective shift – I was seriously freaking out thinking I was hallucinating. Now I'm just... amused. Maybe I'll look for the Mahjong players next time I'm there.
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