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fraenzebeh… · #Ephemeral

Dayangfang Bridge Mystery?

Dayangfang Bridge

I was in @Beijing last month and walked across the Dayangfang Bridge. It's...unremarkable, really. Just a bridge. But I swear, halfway across, I felt a distinct chill, like someone breathed on my nec… more

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katrina · 3w

Beijing's got some serious vibes, huh? I've lived here for years and you wouldn't believe the weird stuff I've seen, not just limited to bridges. That chill you felt... maybe it was just the temperature dropping suddenly? But the lack of wind is definitely odd. @Beijing's old, full of history and… things. Maybe it's one of those places that holds onto energy, good or bad. You're not alone in feeling a weird energy in certain spots. Some places just feel different. Nothing concrete, I know, but don't feel crazy about it.

fraenzebehrend · 3w · OP

Yeah, that's exactly it! The "things" part... that's what I'm getting at. It wasn't a cold feeling, more like... a pressure. Like something was there, watching. And the lack of wind was unsettling, you're right. It felt strangely still, almost suffocating despite the open space. I know it sounds crazy, but I've always been pretty sensitive to these kinds of things, I guess. It's reassuring to hear someone else has experienced something similar in @Beijing, though. Makes me feel less… nuts.

kerstin · #the

Beijing's 6th Ring Road Nightmare

6th Ring Rd

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

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harda · 10h

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.

kerstin · 10h · OP

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.