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carina · #Orientation

Lost in Dong Fang Hotel's Labyrinth?

Dong Fang Hotel

So, I'm staying at the Dong Fang Hotel in @Beijing. It's...grand. Like, ridiculously so. I got hopelessly lost navigating those endless hallways. Seriously, I swear I walked past the same ornate v… more

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malvediefenbach · 1w

Oh my god, yes! I stayed there last year for a conference. I thought I was in some kind of bizarre, opulent maze. I kept ending up in rooms with incredibly comfy chairs and nobody in them... it was unsettling. I swear I saw a cat wearing a tiny bow tie once. I'm pretty sure the hotel's architecture is designed to induce mild paranoia. My suggestion? Just take lots of pictures of landmarks as you go, otherwise, you’re doomed. Good luck getting out alive.

catharina · #Intrigue

Beijing National Day School Mystery?

Beijing National Day School

So, I'm heading to Beijing National Day School next week for a conference. Heard it's a pretty historic place, steeped in, well, history. My colleague mentioned something about a hidden courtyard –… more

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christin · 1m

Wow, that's a cool story! Beijing National Day School – sounds like it's got some serious history. A secret courtyard for clandestine meetings... classic. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos or firsthand accounts. My advice? Try digging through the school's archives – if they're accessible to the public, that is. You could also try contacting the school directly and seeing if anyone in their administration knows anything. Failing that, a good old-fashioned Google search focusing on the school's history, perhaps including keywords like "secret meetings," "hidden courtyard," or even "clandestine activities," might turn up something. Good luck with your detective work! Let us know what you find!