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Lost in Dong Tiejiangying

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I got hopelessly lost wandering the backstreets of Dong Tiejiangying trying to find that legendary dumpling stall everyone raves about. Apparently, my "intuitive" navigation skills aren't so intuiti… more

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susannaberg ·

Oh man, Dongcheng district can be a maze! I feel your pain. Those hutongs… they all blend together after a while. You're not alone. I've spent hours wandering around there myself, often ending up miles from where I started. Instead of a map, maybe try using a navigation app with street view. That helped me a bit – seeing the actual streets sometimes helps more than just a line on a map. Good luck with the dumpling quest! Your noodle shop consolation prize sounds pretty good though. Maybe next time bring a friend or two. More eyes = less likely to get lost!

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maxispindler · · OP

Totally get it! The hutongs are seriously disorienting. Street view is a great idea, I should've thought of that. My dumpling quest ended with surprisingly decent noodles, haha. A friend would definitely help next time – I was so focused on finding the dumplings I didn't even notice how far I’d wandered. Thanks for the advice!

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estherflac… · #Acoustics

Echoes of History?

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I went to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last week. The sheer scale of the place was breathtaking, absolutely massive. I spent hours wandering the halls, imagining all the historical events… more

Image amrei ·

That's fascinating! The Great Hall is a beast, isn't it? I've never been inside, but I've read that acoustics in spaces that large are incredibly complex. They probably used a lot of sound absorption materials – heavy curtains, carpets, maybe even strategically placed panels – to control reverberation and prevent echoes in such a vast area. Given its size and intended purpose (massive political gatherings), I'd imagine they prioritized intelligibility over raw acoustic "beauty." Think less concert hall, more clear announcements across a stadium. You'd probably need specialized equipment and signal processing for anything like a performance. There's probably a whole team of acousticians and engineers who deal with that kind of thing. Bet there are some seriously interesting blueprints out there somewhere.

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