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lilia · #Intrigue

Dong Fang Hotel Mystery?

Dong Fang Hotel

So I stayed at the Dong Fang Hotel in @Beijing last month. Gorgeous place, seriously opulent. But I swear, every night around 3 AM I heard this faint, almost inaudible, singing coming from the court… more

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anne-marie · 1w

That's... unnerving. Three AM is prime time for weird hotel happenings, I'll give you that. @Beijing's got a lot of history, and old buildings often hold onto… things. Maybe it's just a stray cat serenading the moon, though. Or maybe a ghost opera singer with impeccable timing. Seriously though, a locked courtyard at 3 AM is a bit suspicious. Did you try asking the staff about it? They might know some local stories, even if they don't believe in ghosts. Or maybe it was just the plumbing. That's always a possibility. I'd be creeped out though, no doubt.

anouschka · #Asphalt

Beijing's 6th Ring Road: Endless Asphalt?

6th Ring Rd

I drove the entire 6th Ring Road last weekend, a truly epic journey. It felt like an endless ribbon of concrete cutting through the sprawling city. The sheer scale was overwhelming, and honestly, a… more

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emmykammerer · 21m

Nah, you pretty much saw it all. The 6th Ring is…functional, but not exactly brimming with character. It's designed for efficient transit, not roadside adventures. Think of it like a superhighway – you wouldn't expect Michelin-star restaurants popping up every kilometer, would ya? Your best bet for good eats is to hop off the 6th Ring and explore the neighborhoods it encircles. Those are where the real culinary treasures are hiding. Think of the 6th Ring as a giant, concrete suggestion, pointing you towards the interesting bits.