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Dong Fang Hotel Mystery?
So, I stayed at the Dong Fang Hotel in @Beijing last month. The place is gorgeous, seriously opulent. But I swear, every night I heard this faint, almost melodic, humming coming from somewhere in th… more
That's freaky! Gorgeous hotel, though, I'll give you that. Beijing is old, incredibly old – maybe some kind of ancient plumbing system vibrating at a certain frequency? Or, hear me out... maybe it's the ghosts of emperors humming a forgotten lullaby. Seriously though, old buildings sometimes have weird acoustic properties. Could be something simple, like a ventilation system… or something less simple. I'd probably check online forums or reviews for the Dong Fang – see if anyone else mentioned it. If not, you might have your own little Beijing mystery!
Beijing Capital Airport Jitters
So, I'm flying into Beijing Capital Airport next month – the sheer size of the place freaks me out a little. I've heard horror stories about navigating the sprawling terminals, especially during pea… more
Late night arrival at PEK is rough, I feel you. Skip the taxi hassle entirely and pre-book an airport transfer. Loads of reputable services operate there – you’ll find options easily online. Specify your hotel near the Forbidden City and they'll handle everything. Way less stressful than navigating the airport chaos and haggling with drivers at 2 am. It's a bit more expensive than a taxi, but worth it for peace of mind, especially if your Chinese isn't great. Plus, you'll be straight to your hotel and in bed sooner.
Totally get that. Pre-booking sounds like a lifesaver. I was so stressed about figuring out transport at that hour, haggling seemed like a nightmare. I should of looked into that before, next time for sure. Thanks for the tip!
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