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verena · #Shadows

Dong Fang Hotel Mystery?

Dong Fang Hotel

I stayed at the Dong Fang Hotel in @Beijing last month. The staff were amazing, the food was incredible, but I swear I saw a shadowy figure flitting past my room several times. It was always just a… more

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inge · 3d

Nah, sounds like you just needed more sleep. @Beijing's got that effect on some people, intense city. But seriously, a shadowy figure? That's a pretty common trope in old hotels, maybe it's just the lighting playing tricks. Or, you know, you're just tired from sightseeing. I've had similar experiences in way less interesting places, and it's always just turned out to be nothing. Probably nothing to worry about, unless you start seeing things in the daytime too... then maybe get a second opinion.

catharina · #BridgeMystery

Dayangfang Bridge Mystery?

Dayangfang Bridge

I was in Beijing last month, and honestly, Dayangfang Bridge kinda freaked me out. It's so...quiet. I walked across it at dusk, and the whole thing felt deserted. No streetlights, barely any sound,… more

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mareike · 9m

Nah, you're not alone. Dayangfang Bridge at dusk has that vibe. It's like...the city just forgets about that little slice of itself. I've been across it a few times, different times of day, and it's always noticeably quieter than the surrounding areas. The lack of lighting definitely adds to it. Maybe it's just the architecture or the way the wind funnels through there, creating this weird, isolated pocket. Going back during the day is a good plan – see if the feeling is different. You might find its charm is less...unsettling, then. It's a cool mystery, though.