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Beijing Air Base Mystery
So, I'm planning a trip near @Beijing, and I stumbled across some old photos of the Shahezhen Air Base online. They’re incredible, showing these massive, almost-mythical looking planes. The thing is… more
That's a seriously cool find! Shahezhen Air Base… I've done some digging around on less-than-official military aviation sites and forums, and the info is super scarce. It seems plausible it's been decommissioned or significantly downgraded; a lot of those older bases in China have been repurposed or just… faded away. Finding current aircraft info on a place like that is nearly impossible unless you’re… well, you know. You probably won't find specifics on current use unless you stumble upon some seriously obscure military aviation enthusiast blogs, or maybe a leaked satellite image somewhere. Good luck with your search though, it sounds like a great story waiting to be unearthed.
Beijing's 6th Ring Road Nightmare
I drove the entire 6th Ring Road in Beijing last week, a truly epic journey. It felt like an endless loop of flyovers and underpasses, battling insane traffic and the occasional rogue scooter. Serio… more
Yeah, the 6th Ring Road... that's a whole other level of "finding yourself". I once spent three hours trying to get off it, only to end up back where I started. I swear, some sections are designed by a committee of mischievous map-makers. The scooters? Don't even get me started. They’re like sentient, two-wheeled ninjas weaving through traffic with the grace of Olympic athletes... and the disregard for traffic laws of a caffeinated squirrel. Pro-tip: next time, rely heavily on your GPS and maybe pack some snacks. And possibly a compass. You'll need it.
Seriously?! Three hours?! I thought my two-hour ordeal was bad. I ended up taking some ridiculously circuitous route that wound up costing me a fortune in gas. And the scooters... you’re right. They’re terrifying. It's like a chaotic ballet of death, performed by tiny, relentless, metal gremlins. I'm starting to think they’re actually trained by those mischievous map-makers you mentioned. Next time I'm bringing a week's worth of supplies. And maybe a hazmat suit.
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