Beijing is to me, as it is to many others.
The dreams of the youthful period, the unspeakable feelings, and the curiosity of the history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
I went back and forth to Beijing several times, but I didn't get to feel the city well.
Finally, in this August, along the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway all the way to the north, I came to the city of Beijing and lived in the old alley that I have been thinking about for a long time.
The distance from Nanjing to Beijing is actually just a pot of tea. If you are at home in your spare time, you can drink a bowl of tea and the Fuxing will be able to go from south to north. I have to sigh that the motherland is developing so fast, reaching a height that we could never have imagined. .
I picked up my pen, and I originally wanted to write the title, "Three Days and Three Nights in the Second Ring Road of Beijing". On second thought, I should write about the hutongs of old Beijing. After all, this is where I really want to go.
It seems that every city has its own story. For example, the ancient city wall in Xi'an and the old hutongs in Beijing have become the most important part of the city with the passage of time.
A few steps away from Prince Kung's Mansion, there is a Beijing courtyard house named Jingli. It is surrounded by several criss-crossing alleys, but it feels like it is hidden in the city. The glass door with code lock is particularly conspicuous here.
The hutongs in old Beijing are very small, and many people’s homes are only 30 to 40 square meters, so the rooms in Jingli are naturally not too many. Each room is named after the 24 solar terms, which has some traditional cultural heritage.
What I just didn't expect was that, in a scene that looks like thousands of alleys, it has its own modern and intelligent living environment, automatic opening and closing of curtains, home audio and video, lying on a soft bed, listening to the familiar "Anhe Bridge" "North", from this moment, Fangfo began to approach life in Beijing.
The room is not very big, but it is not small either. The exquisiteness everywhere can feel the owner's intentions. The yellowed lights have a retro style. It is indeed a kind of enjoyment to live here, and each room is equipped with a special The butler can be said to be on call to meet most of your needs.
Ceramic tea sets are prepared on the table in the room. What is different from the hotel is that these things are all black, which looks stable and grand. What can be felt is the solemnity and solemnity in the bones of the capital.
When entering the bathroom, the style changes suddenly, the bright walls make people feel at ease, and the green plants are carefully prepared to make it full of vitality. For the consideration of long-term guests, there is a special laundry detergent for underwear, and the toiletries are from L'Occitane, the favorite of five-star hotels, is also equipped with a TV next to the big bathtub. While taking a bath, you can continue to watch human comedy.
I thought it was too small, there should be no public space for activities, but this is not the case. Climbing up the stairs to the second floor not only has enough space, but also has a pretty good view. It can be said that you can see it here. To various alleys within one kilometer.
I really want to have a week or two, where I can slowly integrate into the life of old Beijing, drink tea, chat, and listen to stories. Maybe only with time can I gradually get closer and walk along the alleys of Beijing. Another one, only to find that they have completely different sides.
Of course, for a lazy person like me, the breakfast delivered to the room is the favorite. Fried dumplings, corn, tomatoes and steamed buns, whole grains and seasonal fruits, seem to live a life of seclusion.
The hotel that combines tradition and light luxury not only retains 24-hour front desk service, but also provides free luggage storage, travel ticket service, free travel map, and valet parking, etc. The feeling of being at home.
A small hutong without tourists is like a starlet whose aura has faded. The streets are no longer crowded, and the neighbors are no longer noisy. Just like this, the hutongs that fell from the sky are regularly placed in the center of Beijing.
The frozen time makes them still sell the things of old Beijing like in the 1980s. There is no lamb scorpion hot pot, and there is no bowl of fried noodles. Only those who walk through these alleys will feel it.
Every hutong is the same, and every hutong is different. Those who have been there will understand it, and those who have been there will not understand it.
If there is still one place in Beijing that I can't forget, it is probably the small alleys hidden on the street corners and the uncontested life in the courtyards.
Ditan Park
Presumably many people are like me. If you know Ditan Park, you probably don’t know Shi Tiesheng. It’s also the first time I’ve approached "Ditan and Me" after going back and forth to Beijing so many times.
Like other scenic spots in Beijing, the ticket for Ditan Park is only 2 yuan, which is almost one of the cheapest 4A-level scenic spots in the country. For foreigners like us, this may be a scenic spot with stories and feelings. For ordinary Beijingers, this is a place for leisure and exercise.
Whenever you come to the Temple of Earth, you can see old people walking. The place that Shi Tiesheng used to describe for the rest of his life is such a park, with ancient trees, temples, and vibrant flower gardens and grasslands.
If you want to enter the real altar of earth, you need to buy a ticket. This time it is not two yuan, and of course it is not expensive. It is five yuan. The center of the altar of earth is not big, and the ancient sacrifices are here. You will find that Ditan Park is surprisingly square, and the emperor will bring his relatives and ministers' entourage to worship here.
Five hundred years of history has passed, and it is still well preserved here. From ancient times to the present, the only thing that remains unchanged is probably the bricks and tiles here in Ditan Park, with overgrown vegetation.
Houhai Nightlife
If you haven't been to Houhai, it's like you haven't been to the Bund in Shanghai. This is a part of Beijing's nightlife. The most representative ones are the snacks and bars all over the street, and of course, the slow cruise ships under the sunset.
Jingli Courtyard is very close to Houhai. After dinner, take a few steps slowly and walk through the old alleys. There is a lake, two streets along the river, and there are crowded tourists.
Walking over from a distance, before getting close, you can basically hear the melodious singing of the bar. Many people come here, probably looking for a place to relax in the fast-paced life of the capital.
There are many bars, but each has its own characteristics. Some are better for the environment, and some are better for singing. Just find a shop that sings folk songs and walk in. Order two glasses of wine and listen to music. It seems to be a very good way to travel. At least for tourists living in the second ring road, it is very interesting.
Alcohol is not drunk, people are drunk. For modern people, the bar is a place to chat, listen to music and relax. No matter which city you go to, whether it is Xitang or Lijiang, you always want to listen to folk songs and listen to their inner stories. .
Beihai is very big, big enough to accommodate tourists from all over the world, but Beihai is also very small, so small that it can only hold small stories.
Life in Beijing is very monotonous and colorful. If you come to this old hutong area, you must not miss the nightlife in Houhai.
about traffic
1. It is very convenient to go to Beijing. Whether it is a high-speed rail or a plane, you can take the subway to Beihai North Station and walk a few hundred meters to Jingli Courtyard.
2. It is also very convenient to travel in Beijing. You can get there by subway. For short distances, it is recommended to ride a small yellow car without traffic jams.
Attractions nearby
1. Located in the old Beijing Hutong, it is very close to Houhai, Yandai Xiejie, Prince Gong's Mansion, and Nanluoguxiang. It can be reached on foot.
2. It is also relatively close to Ditan Park, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple and Jingshan Park, just take a bus or ride a shared bicycle.
about food
1. There is Ms. Fu from Nanluoguxiang in Chengdu. The taste is not bad, but the Sichuan flavor is more positive. The per capita consumption is more than 70.
