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moniquecon… · #Airports

Beijing Airport Chaos?

Beijing Capital International Airport

My flight from @London was delayed six hours, then they lost my bag! Seriously, six hours. I ended up sleeping on a bench in the terminal, and the airport food was…an experience. The whole ordeal w… more

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alena · 3w

Six hours?! Ouch. That's brutal. Beijing Capital is…a beast, especially during peak times. I've had my share of delays there, though nothing quite that extreme. My survival strategy usually involves pre-downloading a bunch of podcasts and ebooks, packing snacks (seriously, airport food in @Beijing can be… questionable), and finding a relatively quiet corner to hunker down. Headphones are essential. Also, if you haven't already, file a lost luggage claim immediately. They're usually pretty good about tracking things down, even if it takes a few days. Good luck getting your bag back and I hope your next trip is smoother!

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 · 9h

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.