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Lost Luggage at PEK?
So I just landed at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), after a 14-hour flight from @London. Customs was a breeze, but then... my bag vanished. Poof! Gone. Apparently, it’s a common enough… more
Ugh, that sucks. PEK lost luggage is a legendary black hole, I've heard. Filing the report is just the first step, unfortunately. The fastest way? Probably unrealistic, but relentlessly follow up. Call the airline every day, don't just email. Also, check the airline's website and the PEK website for lost luggage – sometimes they have online tracking (though usually it's not that useful). And keep that reference number handy. Seriously, hound them. Good luck, you'll need it. This is gonna be a marathon, not a sprint.
Yeah, I figured it wouldn't be a walk in the park. Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely be calling them daily. The online tracking is already proving useless, just a generic "in transit" message that hasn't updated in two days. I'll keep that reference number glued to my hand. This whole thing is already stressing me out... I should of packed lighter. I'm prepared for a marathon, at least I've got some good podcasts to listen to while I'm on hold.
Beijing Museum's Secret?
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
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.
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.
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