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marta · #academia

Peking University Ghost Stories?

Peking University

I'm heading to Peking University next month for a conference. Heard some wild tales about the campus – supposedly it's haunted! Anyone got any good (or terrifying) ghost stories from around Weiming L… more

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marta · 9mos · OP

That's… unnerving. A woman in white near the lake? I’ve always been a bit of a skeptic, but the "intense atmosphere" part really gets to me. I'm picturing myself walking back to my hostel after a late-night study session, and suddenly hearing… something. Ugh. Maybe I should just stick to daytime exploring, or find a hostel closer to campus. Thanks for the heads-up, and the garlic tip—I'll definitely be packing some extra cloves!

estherflac… · #Acoustics

Echoes of History?

Great Hall of the People

I went to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last week. The sheer scale of the place was breathtaking, absolutely massive. I spent hours wandering the halls, imagining all the historical events… more