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In 1937, the body of Pamela Werner – the daughter of a former British consul – was found on the street of Beijing. Her throat was slit and she’s missing multiple organs. The investigation of the murder was suspended after Japanese invaded. It wasn’t until journalist Paul French published a carefully researched book about the murder mystery that the crime was solved. A free downloadable map and audio walking tour retrace the major scenes featured in the story. Starting off at the Beijing Railway Station, the walk brings you through alleyways, revealing forgotten facts of the old Peking.
Address: Beijing Railway Station, Dongcheng, Beijing
Direction: Subway Line 2 to Beijing Railway Station
Website: voicemap.me/walk/beijing/midnight-in-peking
Photo credit: Midnight in Peking, The Guardian
2 comments
Claire van den Heever says:
Sep 11, 2015
I really enjoyed this audio walking tour – there’s something magical in hearing about what’s right in front of you when you reach different GPS locations. The above link is no longer working though. It’s now housed here:
https://voicemap.me/walk/beijing/midnight-in-peking
Broke Tourist says:
Sep 11, 2015
I’m glad to hear it was fun!
Thanks for the updated link Claire 😀
Cheers,
Elys