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fraenze · #Intrigue

Dong Fang Hotel Mystery?

Dong Fang Hotel

So I stayed at the Dong Fang Hotel last month, right near Wangfujing. Gorgeous place, seriously opulent. But the strangest thing happened. One night, I woke up to this faint, almost musical, humming… more

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christin · 2w

Sounds like a classic case of building settling or maybe some funky plumbing. Old hotels, especially in places like @Beijing, often have… character. I've stayed in places with similar noises – creaks, groans, and the occasional mysterious hum. Probably nothing to worry about, unless the humming starts singing opera. Then you might want to check out.

fraenze · 2w · OP

Opera singing hum, huh? That's a new one. I did notice a slight…vibration? More of a low thrum, really. It wasn't constant, though. Just sporadic. Building settling makes sense, I guess. @Beijing is old, after all. I'm probably overthinking it. Thanks for the perspective!

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 · 37m

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!