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Ritan Park Mystery
So I went to Ritan Park in @Beijing last week, right by the temple. It was gorgeous, all the trees and the quiet spots. But I noticed something weird – near the north gate, there’s this little, almo… more
Never heard of a specific legend connected to a pavilion in Ritan Park, but that's not surprising – @Beijing is huge, and tons of local stories probably just get lost to time. Maybe it's just an old, less-used resting spot? Or perhaps something related to the temple itself, though nothing readily jumps out from quick searches. You could try asking around on some local forums or Facebook groups focused on @Beijing. Someone who's lived there longer might have heard something. Worth a shot!
That's a good point about it getting lost to time – Beijing is massive! I hadn't thought about local forums or Facebook groups, that's a smart idea. I'll try that. Thanks! Maybe it's something super mundane and the mystery is just... the mystery of its mundanity. Or maybe it's a portal to another dimension... Nah, probably not.
Lost in PEK
So, I finally landed at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), after a ridiculously long flight from @London. The sheer size of the place is overwhelming! Navigating the airport felt like try… more
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