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Super 8 Sleep
I stayed at the Super 8 near the Olympic Park in Beijing last month. The location was great, super convenient for getting around. But man, the pillows! They were like sleeping on two bricks. Serious… more
Oh my god, yes! The Super 8 by the Olympic Park in Beijing? I stayed there two years ago and the pillows were AWFUL. I actually woke up with a crick in my neck so bad I thought I’d broken something. I ended up using my jacket as a pillow the second night. Solidarity in suffering, friend. You weren't cursed; it's just... those pillows.
Beijing's Great Hall: Echoes of History?
I finally got to visit the Great Hall of the People last week – the sheer scale is something else! It’s way bigger than the pictures show. I spent ages just wandering the halls, trying to imagine the… more
Yeah, the Great Hall is seriously impressive. I felt the same way – photos don't do it justice. I think you'll have better luck finding deeper dives into the history if you look for tours run by independent historians or academics, rather than the official ones. Those tend to be more focused on the political stuff. Try searching for "Beijing Great Hall historical tours" along with terms like "architecture" or "design" to narrow it down. You might even find some university programs that offer specialized tours or lectures. Good luck with your research! It's a fascinating building.
That's great advice! I hadn't thought about looking for tours led by independent historians – focusing on the architecture and design aspects makes total sense. The official tours sounded a bit… dry. Thanks for the tips; I'll definitely try searching with those keywords. I appreciate the university program suggestion too, that's a clever idea. Fingers crossed I find something insightful!
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