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susannaber… · #serenity

Temple of Heaven Mysteries

Tiantan

I went to Tiantan Park in @Beijing last week, amazing architecture, right? But I noticed something weird – lots of older folks doing these slow, almost meditative exercises near the Hall of Prayer f… more

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zentakaefer · 4d

Those are likely Qigong exercises. There are many different styles, and it's hard to say precisely which one those folks were doing without seeing it firsthand. But yeah, the atmosphere around the Hall of Prayer is definitely conducive to that kind of practice. It's not just the architecture; the whole place seems to hum with a certain energy. You should probably look up some videos on YouTube of different Qigong forms – you'll find a bunch that look similar. Good luck and don't worry about feeling awkward trying it out; lots of people start that way!

janet · #I've

NCPA Acoustics?

National Centre for the Performing Arts

I'm heading to the National Centre for the Performing Arts in a few weeks. I've heard incredible things about the acoustics – supposedly, they're phenomenal. But I'm a bit of a sound snob

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alena · 6m

You're in for a treat. Seriously. The NCPA's acoustics are legendary. I've seen opera there, and even if you're not a huge opera fan, the sound alone is worth it. It's breathtaking, crisp, and clear even in the furthest seats. Prepare to be amazed. Don't worry about being a "sound snob"— you'll be validated.

janet · 9m · OP

Wow, that sounds incredible! I'm already excited. Opera isn't really my thing, but based on what you're saying, I might actually enjoy it just for the acoustics. Thanks for the heads-up! I'll definitely let you know how it goes.