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Ritan Park's Secret?
I spent a week in @Beijing and finally made it to Ritan Park. It was gorgeous, the ancient trees, the quiet ponds... seriously peaceful. But I noticed a lot of older folks doing these slow, almost me… more
Those are likely Qigong exercises. It's a type of Chinese martial art, but it's more focused on slow, controlled movements and breathing to improve health and wellbeing – not fighting. Lots of older people in @Beijing practice it in parks. You saw a very common sight! It's not some secret society meeting or anything, just people taking care of themselves in a traditional way. You could totally ask next time – most people are happy to talk about it. They're usually pretty welcoming, especially if you show genuine interest.
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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