Let's paddle together

The boat pushes the waves

The sea reflects the beautiful white tower

Surrounded by green trees and red walls



I remember that when I was young, many songs sang about Beijing, such as "I Love Beijing Tiananmen", and "Let's Swing the Oars", so I have longed for the capital since I was a child. Some stories about the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Forbidden City is both mysterious and interesting to me. Those royal parks in Beijing are also places I especially want to go again. After all, the feeling and harvest of playing with a group and walking slowly by myself Much worse.



For a 3-day, 2-night itinerary, there is only 1 and a half days to go around. I chose some small scenic spots in Wenyi Hutong when I passed by a few times before. Son, do the opposite. After all, the popularity of public attractions is obvious to all. In order to avoid tourists, I am reluctant to give up such a good attraction. It took me half a day to play in the Forbidden City and Beihai Park. I chose a good time to go in, and I can catch up with the time when there are no tourists. The specific time is attached below for your reference.



- Simple itinerary -

Day 1.

Shenzhen - Beijing

The Palace Museum (after 14:00) - Nanluoguxiang

Sutujia Dongzhimen B&B


Day 2.

Beijing

Ditan Park - Xishiku Church - Beihai Park (after 15:00) - Parkview Green Fangcao Shopping Center

Sutujia Sanyuan Bridge B&B


Day 3.

Beijing - Munich



- transportation -


Long-distance - Since Beijing is the capital, almost all provinces and cities in the country have direct transportation methods. You can choose according to your own budget. You can save a lot of money with special air tickets, but if you catch up with exhibitions or other events, air tickets are too expensive. Sleeping one night on the train can also be considered.



Downtown - I have to complain about the traffic in the capital city. It’s easy to get stuck on the road or get lost when taking a taxi. The new line of the subway is crowded with people. There is no elevator on the old line, and there is no one to help you with big luggage all the way. Just go up and down If you have luggage and are not in a hurry, it is recommended to carpool. First of all, you will be able to find people, and secondly, it really saves a lot of trouble.

P.S. The transportation to the Capital Airport is very convenient. It takes less than half an hour to arrive at the airport from Dongzhimen, and the fare of 25 yuan is very affordable, which is more comfortable and faster than the airport bus!



- accommodation -


This time when I came to Beijing, I chose all the B&Bs booked on Tujia. First, the platform is reliable and guaranteed. Second, the location of the B&Bs I chose is excellent, not worse than hotels at all. The price is still two-thirds of the hotel price, which is cost-effective and convenient. , PM me if you want a link!



On the first day, I stayed at the Tujia Boutique B&B near Dongzhimen. First of all, after booking, I had to contact the host about check-in. From communication to check-in, it was very smooth! The room is one bedroom and one living room, the door is a combination lock, and it is less than 5 minutes walking distance from Dongzhimen Subway Station. There are shopping malls next to it. Just around the corner is Gui (guǐ) Street, a famous food street in Beijing. Opposite is Raffles City, where you can go shopping It is very convenient to eat! Especially in a place like Dongzhimen where every inch of land is very expensive, the area of ​​the house is quite large! The kitchen, living room and bathroom are clean and tidy, fully equipped, and the refrigerator is huge. I suddenly have the urge to cook, and the supermarket is also within walking distance!



There are Tujia logos everywhere in the room, stickers for scanning the QR code to surf the Internet, and daily necessities for towels, all provided by Tujia. They are clean and reassuring~ Although the house is located in an older neighborhood, the decoration of the room is very new and the layout is very warm. You can I can feel the landlord's intentions. As a tenant, I really feel like living in a Beijinger's house~ The front load washing machine is very efficient. I quickly washed the clothes I wore before, and dried them after hanging them on the balcony. The whole house faces south. It is very comfortable to live in~ The bedroom is not small, and the bed is also big. If there are many people, the sofa can be spread out and turned into a bed. Living alone feels a bit wasteful~ The bedding is made of pure cotton, soft Soft mattress, comfortable quilt, a good night's sleep is worth it~



The next day, I stayed at a Tujia Boutique B&B near Sanyuan Bridge. I basically communicated with the landlord through the Tujia app, and there was no problem at all! I booked a loft with hot spring. The room has a large round bathtub with complete facilities. The bed is on the second floor of the loft. There are TVs in the bathtub, sofa and bed, which is really convenient for friends who like to watch TV! The setting of the desk is also convenient for me who needs to organize my work. Although I live on the 10th floor, it feels like a higher floor. The scene of the sun shining through the floor-to-ceiling windows is very warm. Even if the weather outside is a bit cold, I feel warm when I live in it~



Downstairs is Tianhong and the bus station, and opposite is Carrefour. It is very convenient for transportation, shopping and eating! It's not far from Guozhan and Sanyuanqiao subway stations. It's very convenient for me to carpool to take the airport express line because I have a lot of luggage. It's very suitable for passengers who have to catch a plane the next day. The host lives in the same building, which is very convenient. Kind, the reply was very timely, and I also left delicious food for me~



- Attractions -


Palace Museum

Going to the Forbidden City this time is more about going around the East and West Six Palaces. The distance is not far, but it takes a long time to browse carefully. An afternoon or even a day is not enough. I really want to go back to the furnace to study archaeology. I can have the opportunity to be in the genuine Forbidden City. Restoring authentic cultural relics here. The current Forbidden City has developed many new areas after adjustments. 2020 is the 600th anniversary celebration ceremony, and some areas will have new adjustments. It is a pity that there are too many shops selling cultural and creative products. When I walked into the real Palace of Yanxi Palace and Palace of Compassion, I was still a little excited. The appearance here is completely different from that of the past. The Palace of Yanxi Palace is a very authentic Western building, and the Palace of Compassion is indeed very dignified. It is said that even Cixi was not qualified to live in it at that time.


P.S. The Palace Museum closes at 17:00 every day, and there will be no tourist groups coming in for an hour before. From 16:30, the staff will ask tourists to leave slowly. It feels very good to take pictures of the Forbidden City at this time! Absolutely few people and beautiful scenery!


Nanluoguxiang

Nanluoguxiang has already been regarded as a must-see public attraction in Beijing. Not only literary and artistic youths like it, but tourists who want to buy special products also love to come here. The shops in the alley have been renovated, and there are often repeated brands along the way, which made me think I was going in the wrong direction, and I saw several chain stores from Xiamen! However, the price of everything is more expensive than outside. Many scenic spots in China have inexplicable scenic prices, and the capital is no exception.



Ditan Park

The greening in Beijing is really average, so many royal parks have become good places for daily leisure and entertainment for surrounding residents. It is free for local residents, and the benefits are really good. Even tourists only need 2 yuan tickets, which are the most expensive tickets. No more than 10 yuan. When it comes to sightseeing spots, Beijing is the most cost-effective. Compared with the Temple of Heaven Park, the Temple of Earth seems a bit small, but where there is heaven, there is land, and the Temple of Earth is also indispensable. There is a sacrificial square similar to the Temple of Heaven, but it is not as beautiful as the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. There is an additional charge for visiting and taking pictures in some areas. It is worth an extra 5 yuan, and you can come and go as you like.



Sisku Church

In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, foreign missionaries had already entered China. Matteo Ricci and Tang Ruowang even went to the imperial court to preach, making contributions to the development of science and technology in China and the cultural exchanges between China and the West. Look, it is still biased towards the West, but the pavilions and lions outside the door, as well as some glass stained paintings inside, can show the appearance of cultural fusion. Only when it is truly integrated into the local area can this religion really take root and thrive. The beautiful Xishiku Church has many stories in it, waiting for you to interpret it slowly.



Beihai Park

Beihai Park is located in the central area of ​​Beijing City, mainly composed of Beihai Lake and Qionghua Island. It was originally the palace of Liao, Jin and Yuan, and it was turned into imperial garden in Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is one of the oldest, most complete, most comprehensive and representative royal gardens in China. It doesn’t look big, but it’s still a little hard to walk. There are many temples and palaces inside. The Qionghua Island where the White Pagoda is located is very distinctive. It’s very pleasant to look at the scenery on the corridor around the island. Here I met a little girl from Taiwan who came to exchange and study. We went to the park together. Unfortunately, we arrived too late to enter the White Tower. However, the light and shadow effects in the afternoon are quite good, and there are very few tourists. Take pictures It's really beautiful!



Parkview Green Fangcao Shopping Center

When my sister in Beijing recommended this place to me, I was still a little hesitant to go. How special a department store can be. When I first approached this shopping mall, I was deeply attracted by its appearance. I walked in and looked around. The ubiquitous works of art and the specially designed art corridors have attracted the attention of many guests. People come here not mainly for shopping (the price is too high), but more like visiting exhibitions and admiring the creative works of artists.



- Food -


Red Furnace. Beijing Flavor

When you come to Beijing, how can you not eat Beijing cuisine? The decoration of this red furnace in Raffles City opposite the homestay is very Beijing-style. The main colors are red and black, and there are also a lot of dishes to choose from. I ordered a few of my favorite dishes with my friends. The taste is really good, but the taste It's a bit heavy, so I'm still not used to it.



all in one place

You know, you have to muster up your courage to have a dinner in Nanluoguxiang, even if you are afraid of being slaughtered, the price of this place is not bad, and I really miss siu mai so much, so I ordered a cage to satisfy my gluttony, the taste is real Well, it is indeed the taste of nostalgia. There are many special dishes in Beijing, and there are also many exotic ones. It is old Beijing to eat time-honored brands~



Xijiajin Cake Tofu Brain

For a southerner like me, when you come to Beijing, you can not only eat southern dishes that are suitable for the soil and water, but also authentic northern dishes. If you want to eat breakfast in the Northeast, you can try this restaurant, which is very unique , which is rarely available in other places, try a large portion of gluten cakes with a particularly strong salty tofu nao, how delicious it is!



Wu Yutai Tea House

Founded in 1887, Wu Yutai Tea House is one of the time-honored brands in Beijing. His tea is of high quality and genuine, with branches all over the country. I ordered the tea ice cream sold at the window.



Beijing is like this. It is very tolerant. It can allow the rich to have fun and the poor to work hard. The big city gives people hope, but it cannot make everyone feel regretful. When the bus passed by the red walls of the old city, looking at the mottled light and shadow on the wall, listening to Song Dongye's "Anhe Bridge", I felt a little deeper. I look forward to coming to Beijing again next time. For Beijing, I have nothing but yearning In addition, there are more longings.



let me see you again

from south to north

Like eyes blindfolded by the Fifth Ring Road

I know

Those summers are like youth, I can’t come back

instead of dream

can only be reluctant