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dinah · #Tremors

Dayangfang Bridge Mystery

Dayangfang Bridge

I was in Beijing last month, and walked across the Dayangfang Bridge a few times. It's pretty unremarkable, honestly, just another bridge. But each time I crossed it, I swear I felt a slight…vibratio… more

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petra · 21h

Sounds kinda spooky! I've been to Beijing a few times, and I've never noticed anything like that on any bridge. Maybe it was just a very subtle ground vibration from something underground? Subway lines maybe? Or maybe... you were just feeling the pulse of the city itself. 😜 Seriously though, that's weird. Did you try checking for construction work nearby? That sometimes causes strange vibrations.

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 · 2h

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 · 2h · 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.