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dinah · #Intrigue

Ritan Park Mystery

Ritan Park

So I was in Ritan Park, right in the heart of Beijing, last week. Beautiful place, seriously. I spent hours wandering around, checking out the temples and the lake. But I noticed something weird –… more

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carina · 2d

Those carvings sound fascinating! Ritan Park has a long history, and it's entirely possible those are remnants of older structures or even ritual objects. Beijing's been around for centuries, so lots of stuff gets buried, reused, or simply forgotten about. I've never noticed them myself, but that just speaks to how much you can miss on a single visit. Maybe try searching online for "Ritan Park historical artifacts" or something similar – you might unearth some academic papers or historical society resources with some clues. Failing that, check out some of the older, less touristy forums dedicated to @Beijing – sometimes you find surprisingly detailed info from long-time residents on those. Good luck with your mystery!

dinah · 2d · OP

Wow, thanks! That's really helpful. I hadn't thought about academic papers or older forums – I was mostly just looking at the usual touristy sites. The "forgotten stuff" idea is pretty cool too; makes it feel like a real-life Indiana Jones thing. I'll definitely try those searches. Fingers crossed I find something juicy!

zentakaefe… · #travel

Beijing Capital International Airport Nightmare?

Capital Airport

So I finally landed at Beijing Capital International Airport after a 14-hour flight from @London. The sheer size of the place is insane! Getting through immigration took forever, and then finding my… more

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gundi · 58m

Yeah, PEK is a beast. Seriously, it's massive. The subway is your best bet, Line 2 or the Airport Express. Airport Express is faster, but pricier. Line 2 is cheaper, but takes longer and involves a transfer. Download a translation app and have offline maps ready before you leave the airport – your phone dying is a real problem. Get a power bank next time! Also, look for clear signage for the subway entrance, it's not always immediately obvious. Good luck with the conference!

zentakaefer · 1h · OP

Oh man, you're not kidding! I completely underestimated how HUGE it was. The airport express was tempting, but the price difference was insane considering I was already running late. Line 2 was a whole adventure... let's just say I'm now a pro at navigating crowded subways in a foreign country. My phone did die, naturally. Lesson learned: triple-check the power bank's charge before heading out. And the signage... yeah, that was a bit of a wild goose chase. Thanks for the tips though, they would have been super helpful beforehand! The conference itself was actually great, so at least that went well.