foreword
The memory of Beijing comes from the green leather train I took ten years ago. At that time, I was still ignorant and unknown, and I followed my family in a long green leather car and traveled long distances to the capital. Although it is a long time ago, Beijing has left a deep impression on my heart. Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Wangfujing... the grandeur of the capital is vivid in my memory. Been looking for a chance to go again.
Finally, ten years later, it is the 70th National Day of the motherland. Under the pressure of overcrowding, once again embarked on a trip to the capital.
After a lapse of ten years, everything has become blurred. This time I went to do some strategies to prepare for free travel, and finally chose to find a guide. After all, there are seven days. There is a guide, but it is still the same as free travel, except that you don’t need it. I took the trouble to arrange the itinerary, and everything was arranged by him. I am very satisfied with this trip. I would like to thank the guide post: YST121520
Duration: 6 days and 5 nights
First stop: Weighing the best landscape - Prince Kung's Mansion
During the eleventh period, Prince Kung's Mansion does not sell tickets offline. The only way is to buy online. There are many security service personnel at the entrance of Prince Gong's Mansion, holding a sign with a QR code, which is convenient for tourists to scan the code to buy tickets. This is very human. But not long after, the sign of the security staff was changed to "Today's tickets are sold out".
Of course, we have already arranged everything, so go directly to
Prince Gong's Mansion was originally the home of He Shen. Thanks to the wonderful acting skills of Mr. Wang Gang, the character He Shen has become a household name. The reason why it is called Prince Gong's Mansion is because this house later became the residence of Prince Gong.
Prince Gong's Mansion is very particular about site selection and construction. Feng Shui was popular in ancient times, and it is rumored that there are two dragon veins. One is the dragon vein of the earth dragon in the Forbidden City, and the other is the dragon vein of the water dragon in the Houhai area. And Prince Gong's Mansion is just above the dragon vein.
In addition, the building scale of Prince Gong's Mansion is large and the building standard is high. I am afraid that only the Forbidden City can compare with it. And it witnessed the process of the Qing Dynasty from its heyday to its decline. So some people say that a Prince Gong's mansion contains half of the history of the Qing Dynasty.
If one word is used to describe Prince Kung's Mansion, it is: Fu.
Fu culture runs through the entire Prince Kung Mansion. Walking in Prince Gong's Mansion, you can see lanterns with the word "Fu" hanging under the houses everywhere. The bright red lucky cards and red ribbons are rippling in the wind. Even the pools in the mansion are related to blessings. Overlooking from a high altitude, the pool is in the shape of a bat. Bat is also the same as Fu, implying good fortune.
The most eye-catching thing is the stele with the word "Fu" in the Miyun Cave. It is known as the best blessing in the world. It is said that touching it will bring good luck. During the eleventh period, if you want to go into the cave and touch it, you need to queue for half an hour.
In Prince Gong's Mansion, apart from feeling the Fu culture, you can also feel its leisurely and open-minded side. The Huxin Pavilion in the pool is like the Huxin Pavilion of the West Lake, surrounded by lotus flowers, it is very comfortable to sit in it.
In the vegetable garden, you can also see all kinds of vegetables grown in the fields, which is very down-to-earth. This is a commonly used landscaping technique in the royal gardens of the Qing Dynasty. The purpose is to feel the farming life of farmers and express the importance of farming civilization. It can be said that the royal family really took great pains to experience people's livelihood.
However, this also made the palace less cold and aloof. It is more like a leisure place for people in the city, friendly and peaceful.
The ups and downs that happened in this palace back then have become a thing of the past. What is left behind is a precious wealth full of sense of history, for our descendants to appreciate and recall.
Tip:
Tickets: 40 yuan
Transportation: Subway "Shichahai" Station
The second stop: the royal garden is still there - the Summer Palace
The first time I learned about the Summer Palace was from elementary school textbooks. At that time, I often confused the Summer Palace with the Old Summer Palace. I only remembered the picture in the textbook, and I remembered that the Summer Palace in the picture had a long bridge.
The Summer Palace is located in the western suburbs of Beijing, adjacent to the Old Summer Palace, Tsinghua University and Peking University. It can be said that the geographical location is extremely superior.
I took a look. If you take the subway to Beigongmen, you can get to the north gate of the Summer Palace. Walking into the north gate is Longevity Hill. The mountain is not high, only more than 50 meters. Climbing to the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the western suburbs of Beijing.
There are many buildings on Longevity Hill, especially Tibetan Buddhist buildings, which are full of strong sense of religion. These buildings perfectly interpret Beijing's classic colors: red walls and orange tiles.
Going down from Longevity Hill, you will arrive at the promenade. This is the longest promenade I have ever seen, and it is also the longest promenade in the world certified by Guinness. Every beam of the promenade is spray painted, and the content of each painting is different, such as landscapes, flowers, birds, fish and insects, allusions of characters... It makes people feel the genius of the designer. During the eleventh period, it happened that this place became a resting place for tourists. The promenade of more than 700 meters is full of tourists.
Opposite the corridor is Kunming Lake. Maybe after staying in Hangzhou for a long time, I can't help but think of West Lake.
Compared with the gracefulness of the West Lake, there is a touch of nobility here. After all, the Summer Palace is a royal garden, from the layout structure to the landscape architecture, it is exquisite and elegant.
Today's Kunming Lake has become a good place for cruise ships. When the sun sets, the lake is dyed with golden light, rippling in the lake, and all the troubles disappear.
Another famous place in Kunming Lake is the Seventeen-Arch Bridge. The "golden light piercing holes" landscape widely circulated in the photography world is here. But it is said that it can only appear around the winter solstice. However, the Seventeen-Arch Bridge in the sunset has a different kind of beauty.
The entire Summer Palace has a large area, and there are many historical and cultural attractions. If you take a slow tour, it can take a day. The Summer Palace is also suitable for taking a slow tour. Slow down here, feel the charm of the royal garden, and relax your mind.
Tip:
Tickets: 40 yuan
Transportation: Subway "Beixinggong" Station
The third stop: recalling the taste of old Beijing in Hutong - Beijing Hutong
What is Beijing Taste? Some people say it's red walls and yellow tiles, others say it's noodles with fried sauce and candied haws. No matter how you say it, there is one thing that cannot be avoided, and that is the hutongs in Beijing.
An alley is actually an alleyway. In Beijing, there are thousands of hutongs. Most of these alleys have a long history and are full of life.
For example, near Prince Gong's Mansion, Dajinsi Hutong, Nanguanfang Hutong, etc. are scattered all over the place, making this area full of nostalgic atmosphere. The afternoon sun shone down, and the air seemed very lazy. Tourists who come here consciously slow down.
The Bada Hutong near Hufang Bridge used to be a place of fireworks. Now I can’t see the feeling of the past, only the chirping of the caged bird and the bell of the tricycle whizzing past. These sounds remind visitors that Beijing is both modern and ancient.
Tip:
Tickets: None
Transportation: Bada Hutong: Subway "Hufang Bridge" Station
The fourth stop: the sound of morning bells and evening drums around the beams - Bell and Drum Tower
Almost every city with historical accumulation has a bell tower and a drum tower. Such as Xi'an , Hangzhou , Ningbo . As a cultural capital, the Bell and Drum Tower in Beijing has become a landmark.
Going north along the central axis, you can see the red Drum Tower from a distance. The Drum Tower is located at the intersection of the three forks. The towering building is particularly eye-catching among the tile-roofed houses around it.
A hundred meters away from the Drum Tower is the Bell Tower. Between the two buildings is an open square. In "My Motherland and Me" released some time ago, the opening scene of Ge You and his son was filmed here.
For old Beijingers, morning bells and evening drums are indelible memories. Although the Bell and Drum Tower has long lost its timekeeping function, as a historical landmark, it still exudes charm.
Tip:
Tickets: Combined ticket 30 yuan.
Transportation: Subway "Shichahai" Station
The fifth stop: Eight Directions Heaven and Earth Four Seas Level - Temple of Heaven, Temple of Earth
In the east, west, north, south of the Forbidden City, there are five altars and temples. They are the Temple of Heaven, the Temple of Earth, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Moon and the Temple of Xiannong.
The most famous one is the Temple of Heaven.
From the eighteenth year of Yongle to the present, the Temple of Heaven has gone through 600 years. As the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshiped the sky and prayed for the valley, it carries extremely important meanings.
Today's Temple of Heaven, to be precise, is the Temple of Heaven Park. Now it is mainly divided into inner altar and outer altar. And in the inner altar, there are two altars, north and south.
To the south is the Circular Mound Altar, which is the place where the emperor worships heaven. The three-story round altar is exquisite in shape. The columns of white marble and the countertop of Aiye Qingshi form this sacred altar together.
During the holidays, it is even necessary to queue up to climb the Circular Mound Altar. Everyone queues up to step on the stone slab in the center of the round altar to be blessed.
Going north along the Circular Mound Altar is the famous Echo Gallery, which is the wall of the Emperor Vault of Heaven. It is said that when one person speaks softly against the wall, another person more than 100 meters away can hear it clearly on the wall. In physics, this is the phenomenon of refraction of sound.
It's a pity that the Whispering Wall is currently surrounded by guardrails, and the wonders of the Whispering Wall can only be experienced outside through imagination. As for why it is surrounded, you can get the answer from the various inscriptions on the wall.
Continue to the north, and you will come to the landmark building of the Temple of Heaven: the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
The building of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is not only the symbol of the Temple of Heaven, but also the symbol of Beijing. The majestic Hall of Prayer for Harvests, located on the Altar of Praying for Good Harvests, is the place where the emperor prayed for good harvests.
The gold-plated treasure top, blue tiles and red pillars, are resplendent and resplendent. Looking up at the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests from below, a majestic and solemn atmosphere rushes towards your face.
Compared with the Temple of Heaven, the Temple of Earth is undoubtedly much lower-key. The Temple of Heaven worships the sky, while the Temple of Earth worships the earth. But the more important significance of the Temple of Earth to Beijingers is that it is an excellent place for leisure.
The first thing I learned about the Temple of Earth was Shi Tiesheng's article "I and the Temple of Earth". The phrase "Ditan, don't think I forgot. I haven't forgotten anything, but some things are only suitable for collection" is still fresh in my memory.
The ticket to the Temple of Earth is very close to the people, only 2 yuan. Perhaps because there are not many check-in points, Ditan Park is mainly for nearby residents to take a leisurely walk here. Walking in the park, you can see old people in wheelchairs communicating with each other and chatting under the trees everywhere. Young people walk through the Ginkgo Avenue. And the scene of Shi Tiesheng sitting in a wheelchair and thinking about the people coming and going in Ditan Park can always appear in my mind.
Not as lively and solemn as the Temple of Heaven. The altar of the earth has a more peaceful atmosphere of life. And that's what makes Beijing so intoxicating.
Tip:
Tickets: Temple of Heaven 30 yuan, Temple of Earth 2 yuan.
Transportation: Temple of Heaven: Subway "Tiantan East Gate" station. Ditan: Ditan "Hepingli West Street" station.
The sixth stop: a bird's-eye view of the first mountain in the imperial city - Jingshan Park
Where can I get a bird's-eye view of the magnificent Forbidden City panorama? The answer is Jingshan Park. Jingshan Park is facing the Forbidden City. Although the mountain is not high, it is enough to overlook the imperial city. Moreover, the tickets are the same as the Ditan, and they are all priced at 2 yuan.
Walking into Jingshan Park, if you want to have a bird's-eye view of the Forbidden City, you need to climb up to the Wanchun Pavilion. On the Wanchun Pavilion, you can directly see the panoramic view of the Forbidden City to the south. Under the blue sky, the Forbidden City with golden tiles and red walls is majestic and majestic, with layers of palaces on the eaves, showing the grandeur of the imperial city.
Looking north, you can see historical buildings such as Di'anmen and the Bell and Drum Tower, and the central axis of the city can be seen at a glance. Ancient buildings and modern buildings complement each other and together constitute a group of charming cities like Beijing.
In addition to the Wanchun Pavilion, the crooked neck tree at the foot of the mountain is another famous scenic spot. Here is the place where Chongzhen, the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, hanged himself. On that night 375 years ago, Li Zicheng broke through Beijing, and Chongzhen and the eunuch Wang Chengen fled to Jingshan, which was still called Meishan at that time. In the end, Chongzhen hanged himself on a tree with a crooked neck.
Now the crooked neck tree no longer exists, and the current tree is planted separately. However, the engraved "Ming Sizong died for the country" on the tablet under the tree still makes people feel the sadness of the king's death.
Tip:
Tickets: 2 yuan.
Transportation: Subway "Nanluoguxiang" station.
The Seventh Stop: Outside Border Pass-Mutianyu Great Wall
A man who does not reach the Great Wall is not a hero, this saying has been circulating for a long time. As a symbol of Chinese civilization, the Great Wall must be visited when you come to Beijing.
There are dozens of Great Walls in Beijing, and the most famous one is Badaling. But it is also because Badaling is so well-known that every holiday, the Great Wall at Badaling is overcrowded, which makes people collapse.
Therefore, this time I asked the guide not to arrange Badaling, but went to another Mutianyu Great Wall with relatively few people.
The transportation to the Mutianyu Great Wall is not very convenient, but you can take the Mu bus directly, and of course the price is quite expensive.
The Mutianyu Great Wall is very well-known abroad, so when you arrive at the Mutianyu Great Wall, you will find that there are mostly foreign tourists.
There are two ways to go to the Great Wall, either on foot up the mountain, or by cableway. In view of limited physical strength, I chose to go directly from the cableway.
Standing on the Great Wall, you will definitely understand why people are so enthusiastic about the Great Wall. Looking from a distance, the mountains are undulating and layer upon layer. The Great Wall winds like a giant dragon in the mountains. The lush trees between the mountains and rivers are dense and desolate. Under the dark clouds, the eagle hovered over the Great Wall. The sense of vicissitudes of five thousand years is overwhelming.
On the Mutianyu Great Wall, you can even look at the city of Beijing. However, basically only the tallest China Zun Building can be seen.
Due to protection factors, the current open area of Mutianyu Great Wall is not very large, but it is enough to browse. Moreover, the Great Wall is relatively steep, and some slopes are so steep that you even need to use your hands and feet.
The Great Wall can't speak, but the Great Wall has its own sense of history. Every wall and every brick makes people reminisce about the past and present, and have infinite reverie.
Tip:
Tickets: 45 yuan.
Transportation: You can take the tourist bus directly.
Station 8: For Whom the Neon Flashes-CBD
Beijing is both ancient and modern. It has courtyard houses with black tile eaves, and skyscrapers that break through the sky. When you come to Beijing, you need to feel its modernity.
CCTV building. It was nicknamed "big underpants" by netizens a long time ago. But despite the nickname, the CCTV building is indeed very spectacular. It is located in the core of the CBD, and it complements the adjacent skyscrapers of China, becoming a new landmark of Beijing.
As the tallest building in Beijing, China Zun is not only a symbol of Beijing, but also a symbol of China. The design of the Ninth Five-Year Zun perfectly instilled the concept of Chinese traditional culture. You can basically see this majestic building anywhere in downtown Beijing.
When night falls, the CBD turns on its neon mode. The modern texture of Beijing is immediately highlighted.
Tip:
Tickets: None.
Transportation: Subway "Guomao" Station.
Ninth Stop: Sunset Forbidden City - Forbidden City
Which is the architectural symbol of China? In most people's minds, the Great Wall is one, and the other is the Forbidden City.
The Forbidden City, as the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, is the master of Chinese civilization. Its geographical location is also unique. Beijing is the center of China, and the Forbidden City is the center of Beijing.
More than 600 years ago, Zhu Di began to build and plan the city of Beijing, and the Forbidden City was also built at this time. In the following hundreds of years, the Forbidden City has witnessed countless historical events. Whether it is historical status or architectural scale, it can only be described as unique.
With the development of tourism, it has become one of the most popular scenic spots in the country, and it can even be said that there is no one.
Tickets to the Forbidden City are only 60 yuan. Compared with the hundreds of scenic spots in the country, it seems extremely conscientious. Online ticket sales are sometimes used on holidays, and you only need to swipe your ID card to enter.
There are many entrances to the Forbidden City. In addition to Tiananmen, you can also enter from the side entrance of the Taimiao, so that you can avoid more tourists.
The Meridian Gate is the main entrance of the Forbidden City. In ancient times, the so-called "cutting at the Meridian Gate" and "listening to the order at the Meridian Gate" refer to this place. Under the scarlet city tower, a gate and two side gates are symmetrically distributed. Usually only the emperor can enter the main gate, while the east gate is for ministers of civil and military affairs, and the west gate is for royal family members. The thought of the feudal class is vividly reflected in the architecture.
After crossing the Meridian Gate, you will come to the most open front area of the Forbidden City. The palaces in the former dynasty area are magnificent and solemn. Along the central axis of the Meridian Gate, walk through the Gate of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Zhonghe and the Hall of Preserving Harmony. The majesty brought by the royal buildings can be seen everywhere.
The area of the former dynasty was mainly an occasion for the emperor to hold important ceremonies and for the ministers to meet the emperor. As you can imagine, hundreds of years. How many times have there been dynasties here, and how many times have there been witnesses to major historical events.
The back sleeping area is the living area of the royal family in the Forbidden City. Since it is a living area, you can naturally make up a lot of Ming and Qing palace fighting scenes. "Huan Zhu Ge Ge", "The Legend of Zhen Huan", "Story of Yanxi Palace" and so on, can be found in the back bedroom area.
The palaces in the logistics area are divided into the East Sixth Palace and the West Sixth Palace, except for the Qianqing Palace where the emperor lives and the Kunning Palace where the empress lives. These palaces are currently mainly used for special exhibitions. For example, blue and white porcelain, bronze ware exhibition and so on.
Among the East Six Palaces, the most impressive one is the Palace of Yanxi Palace. This is not because of the influence of "Story of Yanxi Palace", but because it is a unique Western-style building, also known as the Crystal Palace.
Yanxi Palace is ill-fated. At first, it wasn't like this. But in the 25th year of Daoguang, a fire burned down the Yanxi Palace. Later, Concubine Jin advocated building this Western-style palace on the site, but before it was completed, it became an unfinished building because of the emptiness of the national treasury.
What's more unfortunate is that when Zhang Xun was restored, it was bombed by planes and part of it was destroyed. Later, the Palace Museum began to restore it, and what can be seen now is actually just a building frame.
On the four edges of the Forbidden City, there are also four turrets. Among them, the turret in the northwest corner has become a check-in location for photography. Many photographers stay here every day, waiting for the turret to be lit.
At present, most areas of the entire Forbidden City have been opened, such as the prince's living area, the imperial concubine's retirement area and other areas, which are still kept in deep boudoirs. I look forward to one day being able to unveil the mystery.
Tip:
Tickets: None.
Transportation: Subway "Tiananmen East" or "Tiananmen West" station.
postscript
Beijing is a city full of tolerance. It accommodates the lofty royal family and the unpretentious common people. It accommodates centuries-old traditional buildings and fashionable modern buildings. It contains local special snacks and different tastes from all corners of the country. It contains the joy of travelers and the tears of North drifters. No matter how time and space change rapidly, Beijing or Beijing is the city where everyone can entrust their emotions.
