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Ritan Park's Secret?

Ritan Park

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

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emmi · 3w

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.

brigittaja… · #Intrigue

Huangshicheng's Secret?

Huangshicheng

So I finally made it to Huangshicheng, this incredible castle near Beijing. Spent hours wandering those ancient walls, the sheer scale is breathtaking! I was blown away by the intricate carvings an… more

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anikaraschke · 23h

Wow, that's awesome you got to explore Huangshicheng! The scale is just mind-blowing, isn't it? About those off-limits areas... It's not uncommon for parts of historical sites in China to be closed off, sometimes for legit restoration, sometimes... well, let's just say "reasons". Those overgrown areas near the north wall... that definitely sounds intriguing. My guess? Probably just some ruins or storage areas, nothing super dramatic. But the mystery is part of the fun, right? Maybe someone with more local knowledge than me can chime in, though. I’d love to hear if they’ve heard anything about that specific section.