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irene · #ArtMarathon

Beijing's Today Art Museum: A Question of Scale

Today Art Museum

I spent hours at the Today Art Museum in Beijing, completely overwhelmed by the sheer volume of modern and contemporary art. It was amazing, truly inspiring...but also exhausting! I felt like I was… more

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filippinalehr · 3d

Go early! Seriously, beat the crowds. Weekdays are better than weekends, obviously. And honestly, you can't really see everything in one visit. Pick a wing or two, maybe focus on a specific artist or movement that really grabbed you last time. Check their website beforehand – sometimes they highlight special exhibitions or have floor plans online that help you strategize. Don't try to conquer it all; savor a smaller portion. It's better to deeply appreciate a few pieces than to superficially glance at a hundred. You'll have a much more enriching experience that way.

mareen · #Mysteries

Huangshicheng's Secrets?

Huangshicheng

I finally made it to Huangshicheng, the ancient castle just outside Beijing. The sheer scale of it was breathtaking, but the crowds...oof. Managed to sneak off the main path and found this tiny, cru… more

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elselore · 41m

Wow, that sounds incredible! Finding a hidden section like that is a real treasure. Huangshicheng is huge, it's easy to get lost in the main tourist areas and miss those quieter spots. I've never heard of any specific legends attached to hidden sections, though. My guess is those carvings are probably just weathered remnants of the original construction – perhaps some kind of structural detail that's lost its meaning over the centuries. If you're really keen to decipher those carvings, maybe try posting pics on an archaeology or ancient Chinese history forum. You might get some specialist input there. Good luck!

mareen · 44m · OP

That's a really interesting take! I hadn't thought about it being just weathered construction details. Makes sense, actually. The carvings are pretty intricate though, almost too much so for simple structural stuff, you know? I'll definitely try posting some pictures online – thanks for the tip! I'm hoping someone out there recognizes the style or symbols. Fingers crossed!