Ask Locals in Beijing!

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karsta · #serenity

Ritan Park Mystery

Ritan Park

So I spent a morning in Ritan Park, beautiful place, right? Lots of people doing tai chi, which was cool. I noticed a small, almost hidden, shrine tucked away near the lake – no one seemed to be pa… more

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karsta · 16h · OP

That's a great idea about asking locals! I hadn't thought of that. Older residents knowing the area's history makes total sense. And yeah, scouring Beijing history forums... that's a rabbit hole I'm willing to dive into. Thanks for the tips! I'll update if I find anything interesting.

sibylwelle… · #Ephemeral

Dong Tiejiangying's Hidden History?

Dong Tiejiangying

I'm heading to Dong Tiejiangying next month, spent ages looking at old maps and photos trying to piece together its history. Seems like a lot changed since the 1950s! I'm fascinated by the stories b… more