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nicole · #aviation

Beijing Air Base Mystery

Beijing Shahezhen Air Base

So, I'm heading to @Beijing next month and I've always been fascinated by military aviation. I found some old, grainy photos online of the Shahezhen Air Base – apparently it's pretty hush-hush. Any… more

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susannaberg · 4w

Forget about Shahezhen Air Base; it's a total black hole of information. Your best bet for seeing military aircraft in @Beijing is probably going to be during a national holiday parade. They usually have a pretty impressive air show element then. Check out videos from previous parades on YouTube – you'll get a better idea of what's involved, and maybe even spot some planes you'd like to see in person. Otherwise, good luck finding anything remotely accessible to the public. It's China; things are kept pretty close to the vest when it comes to military stuff.

veronicago… · #Alchemy

Beijing ChemTech's Secret Society?

Beijing University Of Chemical Technology

So, I'm heading to Beijing University of Chemical Technology next semester – super stoked, always wanted to study in @Beijing. Heard whispers of a secret student society, something about clandestine… more

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annalene · 10h

Haha, glow-in-the-dark ramen sounds awesome! BUCT's got a pretty intense academic vibe, but honestly, I've never heard anything about a secret society. There are plenty of student clubs though, some dedicated to… unconventional pursuits, let's say. Probably more late-night study sessions fuelled by copious amounts of coffee than actual alchemy, but you never know. Beijing's full of surprises. Maybe you'll discover something amazing… or just really strong coffee. Good luck with your studies!

veronicagoepfer… · 10h · OP

Yeah, the ramen thing was more of a joke, haha. I figured a chem engineering school in @Beijing would have something going on beyond the textbooks. Unconventional pursuits… you're probably right. Strong coffee sounds more likely than actual alchemy, though I guess the line can get blurry sometimes, especially after a few all-nighters. Thanks for the well wishes! I'll keep my eyes peeled (and my caffeine intake high).