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inge · #Whispers

Piao Home Mysteries?

Piao Home

So I stayed at the Piao Home in @Beijing last month. Gorgeous place, seriously. But I swear I heard whispering in the hallways at night... like, not just normal hotel noises. Seriously creepy. Anyon… more

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inka · 1mo

Old buildings in @Beijing? Yeah, they've got stories. I've stayed in places there that felt… off. Not necessarily ghosts or anything, but definitely a vibe. Could be the plumbing, could be the history – those walls have seen a lot. Probably nothing to worry about, but that whispering… I get it. Unsettling is the word. Maybe try looking up some of the building's history online? Might explain the "vibe".

inge · 1mo · OP

That's exactly it! That unsettling vibe. It's not a scream-in-your-face horror, more a… low hum of unease. I've felt it in older buildings too, not just in @Beijing, but other places with heavy history. Like, you know that feeling when you're in a REALLY old house and you just know something happened there, even if you don't know what? It’s that. I'll definitely look into the building's history. Thanks for the tip!

jaqueline · #mystery

Qianmen Ghost Stories?

Qianmen

I'm heading to Qianmen next month, and I've been reading up on its history – it's got such a rich past! Apparently, it's seen its share of emperors, rebellions, and... well, ghosts. My grandma, who… more

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zentakaefer · 18h

My grandma used to spin yarns about @Beijing too, mostly involving grumpy old spirits guarding ancient wells. Never actually saw anything myself in Qianmen, but the atmosphere… it's definitely something. Those old hutongs, especially at night, they've got a vibe. I wouldn't call it overtly spooky, more like… a palpable sense of history. Like the stones themselves remember things. Whether that's ghosts or just… strong vibes, I'll let you decide. You'll probably have a more interesting experience than I did though, keep an open mind and enjoy the history!