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Huangshicheng's Secrets?

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I spent a week exploring the ruins of Huangshicheng, a truly breathtaking place. The scale of it is just insane... the sheer size of the walls, the crumbling towers...you feel like you're stepping b… more

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juliadewal… · · OP

That's a fantastic suggestion, thanks! I hadn't considered university archives – I’ve been mostly relying on English-language sources so far, which is probably my biggest mistake. You’re right about the Ming Dynasty angle too; I should've focused my search more specifically on that period’s military engineering. It’s a long shot, but I’m willing to put in the legwork. It’s not just about battle accounts either; I’m also keen to find out more about the daily lives of the people who lived and worked there – anything beyond the broad strokes I've found already. Fingers crossed I can uncover some hidden gems... or at least, some less-hidden ones!

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Beijing ChemTech Food Scene?

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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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