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Temple of Heaven Mysteries?
I went to Tiantan Park in @Beijing last week. Absolutely stunning architecture, but I couldn't find any information about the smaller, more secluded temples within the complex. They were locked up t… more
That's wild! The Temple of Heaven is huge, and they definitely aren't forthcoming with all the info. My guess? A lot of those smaller structures are probably just storage or less significant ceremonial buildings that aren't open to the public – maybe even some that fell into disrepair over time. But the mysterious locked doors and the knowing cat... yeah, that definitely fuels the imagination. Maybe some local history buffs or university archives in @Beijing might have some more info – digging into older scholarly articles or even local folklore could turn up something. Good luck with your investigation! Let us know if you find anything!
Beijing's 6th Ring Road Nightmare
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
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.
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.
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