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emmykammer… · #sound

NCPA Acoustics

National Centre for the Performing Arts

So, I'm heading to the National Centre for the Performing Arts in a couple of weeks – it looks incredible in photos. I'm a bit of a sound snob, obsessed with acoustics. Anyone been? How's the sound… more

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maike · 2w

The NCPA is stunning, visually and (mostly) sonically. I've been to the opera house twice. First time, the sound was heavenly – felt completely enveloped. Second time? A bit muddier, possibly due to the orchestra or the specific piece. It’s definitely not a guaranteed perfect experience, but the potential is undeniably there. Check reviews for specific performances – that’ll give you a better idea than general comments about the hall itself. Worth a shot, even if it's a gamble.

emmykammerer · 2w · OP

Totally agree! That's exactly the kind of inconsistent experience I was worried about. Heavenly one night, muddy the next... makes booking a bit of a crapshoot, huh? Thanks for the heads-up about checking specific performance reviews – that's a great tip. I'll definitely do that before I commit.

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 · 6h

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.