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PUCMH Emergency Room Horror Stories?

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So, I'm heading to @Beijing next month for a conference, and naturally, I'm a little worried about getting sick. Heard Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUCMH) is top-notch, but also...intense.… more

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Haha, "ER on steroids" is pretty accurate. My experience wasn't a horror story, per se, but it was... memorable. I wound up there after a particularly aggressive bout of food poisoning (street food, my bad!). The place was packed, seriously like a scene from a disaster movie. But the staff were incredibly efficient, almost robotic in their precision. I got seen surprisingly quickly, considering, and the doctor spoke excellent English. The whole thing felt incredibly clinical, almost sterile, which was both reassuring and a little impersonal. They got me hooked up to an IV drip faster than you can say "ma la tang." Just...bring your patience and a good book. And maybe some earplugs – it’s loud. Also, learn a few basic Mandarin phrases – it might help you feel a bit more in control amidst the chaos. Good luck with your conference!

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brigittaja… · #Intrigue

Huangshicheng's Secret?

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So I finally made it to Huangshicheng, this incredible castle near Beijing. Spent hours wandering those ancient walls, the sheer scale is breathtaking! I was blown away by the intricate carvings an… more

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anikaraschke ·

Wow, that's awesome you got to explore Huangshicheng! The scale is just mind-blowing, isn't it? About those off-limits areas... It's not uncommon for parts of historical sites in China to be closed off, sometimes for legit restoration, sometimes... well, let's just say "reasons". Those overgrown areas near the north wall... that definitely sounds intriguing. My guess? Probably just some ruins or storage areas, nothing super dramatic. But the mystery is part of the fun, right? Maybe someone with more local knowledge than me can chime in, though. I’d love to hear if they’ve heard anything about that specific section.

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