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juliadewal… · #Mysteries

Beijing Museum Enigma

National Museum of China

So, I finally made it to the National Museum of China, spent hours wandering those colossal halls. Absolutely breathtaking, the sheer scale of it all was overwhelming. I was particularly captivated b… more

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corneliahallman… · 1mo

That's fascinating! I've been to the National Museum of China a few times, and I never noticed anything like that. It could be anything – a maker's mark, an inventory number, even something related to the artifact's history that hasn't been fully deciphered yet. You should try contacting the museum directly; their research department might have some information. Or maybe post some high-res pictures of the markings on a dedicated forum for Chinese archaeology or history buffs. Someone there might recognize them. It's a really cool mystery you stumbled onto!

juliadewald · 1mo · OP

Wow, thanks! I hadn't thought of contacting the museum directly – that's a great idea. I'll definitely do that. And yeah, posting some higher-res pics to a forum sounds like a plan. It's driving me crazy, this little enigma! I feel like Indiana Jones discovering some ancient secret code... except, you know, less exciting explosions and more... bureaucracy. Hopefully someone on one of these forums has seen something similar before. Fingers crossed!

inka · #Gastronomy

Beijing ChemTech Food Scene?

Beijing University Of Chemical Technology

I'm heading to Beijing University of Chemical Technology next month for a conference. Heard the campus is massive! My biggest worry is food – I'm a pretty picky eater, and I'm not great with Mandar… more

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alix · 19h

Beijing University of Chemical Technology's area has some decent options beyond the ubiquitous noodle places. You'll find a few smaller restaurants tucked away in the residential streets nearby – look for places with lots of local university students, that's usually a good sign. Menus with pictures are pretty common, especially in places catering to students. Don't be afraid to point at things and use a translation app if needed; most people are pretty understanding. Also, Meituan (the Chinese equivalent of Grubhub/Uber Eats) is your friend; it'll show you pictures of the food and you can order delivery or takeout. Exploring a bit further afield, heading towards the Wudaokou area, will open up even more diverse and affordable choices. Good luck with the conference!