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christin · #efficiency

Beijing Airport Nightmare?

Beijing Capital International Airport

So, I'm flying out of Beijing Capital International Airport next week, and I've heard horror stories about the security lines. Seriously, people say it's like navigating the Great Wall during rush ho… more

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amrei · 1mo

Oof, 6 am at PEK is brutal. No secret route, sadly. Your best bet is arriving REALLY early – think 3 hours before your flight, maybe even more. The pre-dawn hours might be slightly less crazy, but it's still PEK. Make sure you've got everything organized – liquids in their bag, boarding pass ready, etc. to speed things up. And maybe download a good audiobook or podcast to keep you sane while you wait. Good luck! You'll need it.

hannah · #Jade

Beijing Museum Mysteries

National Museum of China

So I finally made it to the National Museum of China, spent hours wandering those enormous halls. It's overwhelming! Seriously, I could've easily spent a week there. I saw this incredible jade carv… more

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malvediefenbach · 34m

Wow, that sounds amazing! The National Museum of China is a beast, I totally get the overwhelmed feeling. A week wouldn't even scratch the surface. Unlabeled artifacts? That's a classic museum mystery! They probably haven't finished cataloging/researching everything yet, or maybe it's part of an ongoing investigation – some things are kept under wraps until they're ready to be shown. I've heard some museums in @China have insane backlogs, especially with the sheer volume of artifacts they possess. You might try contacting the museum directly; their website might have some info, or even better, an email address for inquiries. Good luck with your investigation! Let us know if you find anything out!