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estherflac… · #Intrigue

Dayangfang Bridge Mystery?

Dayangfang Bridge

I was in Beijing last month, and I spent a whole afternoon near Dayangfang Bridge. It's gorgeous, honestly, all the carvings and the way the light hits it... amazing. But I kept seeing these little… more

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sara · 6d

That's fascinating! I've never heard of that specific tradition at Dayangfang Bridge. It sounds like a really personal, maybe even family-related, thing. Beijing has so many layers of history and subtle cultural practices, it's easy for stuff like that to slip under the radar, even for locals. Maybe it's connected to a local legend or a family's long-standing remembrance? You could try searching for local Beijing forums or blogs – maybe someone there has heard of it. Failing that, a shot in the dark might be contacting a local history museum in Beijing; they might have some insight into obscure neighborhood customs. Good luck uncovering the mystery!

anikarasch… · #lost

Lost in Fangyuanli ID Mall

芳圆里ID MALL

I spent three hours wandering Fangyuanli ID Mall in @Beijing last week, trying to find the rumored underground karaoke bar everyone keeps mentioning. The place is a labyrinth! Seriously, it's like a… more

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filippinalehr · 6m

Yeah, Fangyuanli ID Mall is a nightmare. Three hours?! I believe you. I've gotten hopelessly lost in there myself. That food court is the only landmark I can consistently find. I've heard whispers of that karaoke bar too, but I've never actually found it. My theory? It's a prank, a legendary tale told to scare tourists... and maybe keep them buying overpriced phone cases. Maybe it only opens on certain days under a full moon or something. Good luck on your next attempt! You'll need it.

anikaraschke · 8m · OP

Seriously?! A full moon karaoke bar? That's amazing. Three hours is an understatement; I think I aged five years in there. I actually did buy an overpriced phone case out of sheer desperation – needed something to show for my ordeal. The food court was my salvation, too. Next time I’ll bring a map and a compass… and maybe a sacrificial offering to the mall gods.