Life in Factory 404 was surreal: a mix of elite scientists and laborers, unusual amenities like a desert zoo, and a distinct 'communist' welfare system. Users asked about its designator code and access to consumer tech vs. other Chinese cities. #SecretCities 2/5

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What's that? A new #SecretCities #cycling route?
Indeed - this route is the Hills and Sea route, and is very aptly named. It's also a stunning route to cycle, and I genuinely hope YOU get to ride it. The accompanying route guide will soon be published on #WillCycle […]

What's that? A new #SecretCities #cycling route?
Indeed - this route is the Hills and Sea route, and is very aptly named. It's also a stunning route to cycle, and I genuinely hope YOU get to ride it. The accompanying route guide will soon be published on #WillCycle
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-DT...

Today I had freshly squeezed apple juice (at a village fête, with a BIG apple press), coffee in Plympton with youngest daughter, and I'm finishing a new #SecretCities video.
Been an enjoyable, fun day.

Secret Cities Hidden in Plain Sight - From Cold War bunkers to modern underground hubs, secret cities have existed in plain sight. Here’s how they shaped history and

Secret Cities Hidden in Plain Sight wiobs.com/secret-citie... #SecretCities #ColdWar #History #UrbanMysteries #HiddenWorlds

Newest #SecretPlymouth video is out, though I've yet to complete the full route guide (and the bingo card for the route!).

I suspect most Plymothians wouldn't know every location in the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uuIqZK25hY
#Cycling #SecretCities #WillCycle

Newest #SecretPlymouth video is out, though I've yet to complete the full route guide (and the bingo card for the route!).

I suspect most Plymothians wouldn't know every location in the video.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uuI...
#Cycling #SecretCities #WillCycle

That's what a #SecretCities route is all about: giving you a reason to go explore places you probably never otherwise would have, for no reason other than to see what's there.
The Northern Forts route is themed, to add some historical interest.

That's what a #SecretCities route is all about: giving you a reason to go explore places you probably never otherwise would have, for no reason other than to see what's there.
The Northern Forts route is themed, to add some historical interest.

Secret Plymouth – Plumtown Secret Plymouth routes are part of the Secret Cities series of cycle route guides. This one sets off from Coypool Park & Ride, to go explore some roads and lanes in Plympton that you probably never even knew existed. Why is this route called Plumtown? Plympton is considered to have taken it's name from the Old English adjective plymen, which meant "growing with plum trees". According to the The Cambridge Dictionary of English Place-names, Plympton meant either "Plum Town" or "Plum-tree […]

As promised, the 1st of my #SecretPlymouth cycle route guides, which includes a video of the route. Do note that I modified the route, so the video is not fully accurate.
www.willcycle.com/2025/09/08/secret-plymou...
#SecretCities #Plymouth #Plympton #Cycling #WillCycle

As promised, the 1st of my #SecretPlymouth cycle route guides, which includes a video of the route. Do note that I modified the route, so the video is not fully accurate.
www.willcycle.com/2025/09/08/s...
#SecretCities #Plymouth #Plympton #Cycling #WillCycle

Atomized urbanism: secrecy and security from the Gulag to the Soviet closed cities | Urban History | Cambridge Core Atomized urbanism: secrecy and security from the Gulag to the Soviet closed cities - Volume 49 Issue 1

Soviet secret cities. ZATOs! 40+ cities suddenly appeared on Russian maps at the end of the Cold War. Here's the story: www.cambridge.org/core/journal... #coldwar #secretcities #zato #closedcities

Is anyone surprised finding out about the “secret” underground cities for the top 1%?? Bought and paid for by the American people. So when the cult start their world war, they will have somewhere to scatter off to like the roaches they all are. #secretcities #undergroundcities #cult #21trillion

Oh!!
I haven't seen this in a long time. One of the secret floating cities. Don't tell anyone I shared these photos. I could get in trouble. Y'know, like don't share it on 'signal' or anything
#secretcities #floatingcities #signal