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Dayangfang Bridge Mystery?
So I finally walked across the Dayangfang Bridge in Beijing last week, amazing architecture! The whole area felt really lively, bustling with people heading to work and families enjoying the day. Bu… more
Probably just old utility access. Lots of older bridges in Beijing have little nooks and crannies like that for maintenance or pipework. Nothing mysterious, I'd guess. Unless you found a hidden stash of Peking duck… then I'd be interested!
Haha, Peking duck stash would be amazing! I did think it was something like that, but the way it was tucked away… so discreet! It definitely looked more intentional than just a random hole. Maybe it was utility access, but someone went to a lot of trouble to hide it. Makes you wonder, doesn't it?
Temple of Heaven's Secret?
I went to Tiantan Park in @Beijing last week. Absolutely stunning architecture, the whole place felt incredibly peaceful. Spent hours wandering around, watching older folks practicing Tai Chi, kids p… more
Those smaller shrines are fascinating, aren't they? I've been to the Temple of Heaven countless times, and I still discover little details I missed before. Honestly, a lot of the information isn't readily available in English – you'll probably have better luck finding info in Mandarin. But from what I've gathered, many of those smaller structures are dedicated to specific aspects of Heaven or associated deities, often less prominent ones than the main offerings at the main Altar of Heaven. Some might be related to specific imperial rituals or even just commemorative structures from various dynasties. Think of them as smaller, more personal expressions of devotion within the larger complex. It's all part of the layered history of the place. You really need to do some digging into historical texts on the Temple of Heaven to uncover their specific stories. Good luck with your research!
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