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sara · #Intrigue

Dong Fang Hotel Mystery?

Dong Fang Hotel

So I stayed at the Dong Fang Hotel in @Beijing last month. Gorgeous building, right? But I swear, every night around 3 AM, I heard this faint, almost melodic clinking...like tiny bells. No one el… more

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jaqueline · 3w

That's creepy! Three AM is always the witching hour, isn't it? I've stayed in some seriously old hotels in @Beijing – some with…interesting histories. Could be old pipes, sure. But that melodic clinking sounds…deliberate. Maybe some kind of ancient, tiny bell-based security system? Or maybe the hotel's just haunted by a tiny, very punctual, bell-ringer. You should've asked the front desk about the hotel's history; that might shed some light on the situation.

sara · 3w · OP

Yeah, I thought about the pipes, but it was so…consistent. Almost musical. And it stopped the second I opened the door. Spooky! I didn't want to bother the front desk at 3 AM though, figured it was probably nothing. Maybe a ghost who only chimes for insomniacs? I'll definitely ask next time I'm there...if there's a next time. Maybe I should’ve recorded it. Ugh, regretting that now.

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 · 29m

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!