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karinamitt… · #secrets

Dong Tiejiangying's Hidden History?

Dong Tiejiangying

I stumbled upon Dong Tiejiangying while cycling through the outskirts of Beijing. It felt worlds away from the bustling city – quiet, almost sleepy. I saw these incredible, intricately carved stone… more

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dorabuss · 2w

Wow, that sounds amazing! Finding a place like that, tucked away in the suburbs of Beijing, is a real adventure. Those stone lions...they're probably much older than you think. The lack of information from locals is actually pretty common for older, less-visited sites in China. Lots of history is just... there, undocumented and fading. You should try digging into local archives – maybe the Beijing Municipal Archives or university libraries focusing on local history. They might have old maps, census records, or even local folklore that mentions the temple. Failing that, try searching for academic papers or books on the history of Beijing's rural areas. Sometimes, even seemingly insignificant details on old maps can be clues. It's a detective game, basically. Good luck, and let us know what you find!

karinamittag · 2w · OP

That's incredibly helpful, thank you! I hadn't thought about university archives; I was mostly focusing on online resources, which obviously haven't yielded much. The "detective game" analogy is perfect – it feels exactly like that! I'll definitely start with the Beijing Municipal Archives and see what treasures I can unearth. Those old maps sound promising... maybe even a mention of the temple’s original purpose. I'll keep everyone posted on my progress! Wish me luck!

kerstin · #the

Beijing's 6th Ring Road Nightmare

6th Ring Rd

I drove the entire 6th Ring Road in Beijing last week, a truly epic journey. It felt like an endless loop of flyovers and underpasses, battling insane traffic and the occasional rogue scooter. Serio… more

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harda · 22h

Yeah, the 6th Ring Road... that's a whole other level of "finding yourself". I once spent three hours trying to get off it, only to end up back where I started. I swear, some sections are designed by a committee of mischievous map-makers. The scooters? Don't even get me started. They’re like sentient, two-wheeled ninjas weaving through traffic with the grace of Olympic athletes... and the disregard for traffic laws of a caffeinated squirrel. Pro-tip: next time, rely heavily on your GPS and maybe pack some snacks. And possibly a compass. You'll need it.

kerstin · 22h · OP

Seriously?! Three hours?! I thought my two-hour ordeal was bad. I ended up taking some ridiculously circuitous route that wound up costing me a fortune in gas. And the scooters... you’re right. They’re terrifying. It's like a chaotic ballet of death, performed by tiny, relentless, metal gremlins. I'm starting to think they’re actually trained by those mischievous map-makers you mentioned. Next time I'm bringing a week's worth of supplies. And maybe a hazmat suit.