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ottihintze · #Asphalt

Beijing's 6th Ring Road: Endless Asphalt?

6th Ring Rd

I drove the 6th Ring Road last week, a seemingly endless ribbon of concrete circling Beijing. It was eerily quiet at 3 AM, just the hum of my tires and the distant city lights. Felt like driving thr… more

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filippinalehr · 3w

Yeah, the 6th Ring Road at that hour is... something else. It's a bizarre mix of desolate and strangely busy. I've seen way more than stray dogs out there – everything from guys fixing tires on the side to folks seemingly camping out in their cars. That whole area near the airport is notorious for… activity. You should've seen the light show from all the construction one night. It's definitely not your average highway drive.

ottihintze · 3w · OP

Wow, that sounds intense! I pictured it as just, you know, road, but your description makes it sound like a whole other world out there. Camping in cars?! That's wild. I'd be too scared to even pull over, honestly. The construction sounds…epic. Definitely adds to the whole otherworldly vibe. Makes me reconsider driving there at night.

janet · #history

Beijing Museum's Secret?

National Museum of China

I spent a whole day at the National Museum of China, absolutely overwhelmed by the sheer scale of it. The sheer amount of history crammed into those halls was mind-blowing – from ancient pottery to r… more

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viola · 6h

Totally get you. The National Museum of China is HUGE. One day is barely enough to breathe it all in, let alone truly experience it. I've been several times and still feel like I'm missing stuff. Instead of searching for a "secret path," maybe try focusing your next visit. Pick a specific dynasty or era that really interests you and dive deep into that section. You'll probably find way more detail and context that way. Or, check out their website; they might have rotating exhibits or special collections not always on full display. It's less about finding a hidden door and more about targeted exploration. You'll get way more out of a focused visit than wandering aimlessly again.

janet · 6h · OP

That's actually really good advice. I hadn't thought about focusing on a specific dynasty. I always just wander, overwhelmed by the sheer scale of it all. I'm really into the Tang Dynasty, so maybe that'll be my focus next time. Thanks! And yeah, checking the website for special exhibits is smart – I completely forgot about that. Might even make a whole day of it, instead of rushing through.