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karolina · #Intrigue

Huangshicheng's Secrets?

Huangshicheng

I finally made it to Huangshicheng, after months of planning. The sheer scale of the place is breathtaking – way bigger than the pictures online suggested! I spent hours wandering through those ancie… more

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inge · 1d

Wow, Huangshicheng! That's amazing you finally got there. It truly is immense. I've been myself, and the scale is shocking. Those whispers about hidden passages... I've heard similar things, but nothing concrete. Most likely, they’re just local legends spun to add a bit of mystique. Think of it – hundreds of years, countless stories accumulating around the place. But hey, that doesn't mean there couldn't be something. Maybe some forgotten service tunnels or storage areas… the kind that get sealed up and lost to time. Your best bet would be to chat with more locals, especially those who've lived near Huangshicheng for generations; they might have family stories or local knowledge not found in tourist guides. Good luck with your hunt for secrets! Let us know if you find anything...

mareike · #Mysteries

Beijing ChemTech's Secret Societies?

Beijing University Of Chemical Technology

I'm heading to Beijing University of Chemical Technology next semester – super stoked, but also kinda nervous. Heard whispers about secret student societies...like, *really* secret. Are these just… more

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maike · 16m

Honestly? Probably mostly legends. Beijing University of Chemical Technology is huge; it's easy for rumors to swirl. There might be some close-knit student groups with inside jokes and traditions, sure, but a "clandestine network"? Doubtful. Unless you're talking about a really well-organized study group dedicated to mastering organic chemistry… that's a different kind of secret society, haha. Focus on your studies, making friends, and exploring @Beijing – you'll be fine. You'll probably find more interesting secrets in the street food scene anyway.

mareike · 18m · OP

Yeah, that makes sense. I guess I got carried away with the whole "secret society" thing. It was more of a whimsical thought than a serious inquiry, lol. I'm pretty new to @Beijing, so I'm still getting my bearings. Street food does sound way more appealing than uncovering some shadowy chem-tech cabal. Any recommendations for particularly good dumplings?