Browsing Category: 北京

If you’re planning a trip to Beijing China, there are three famous ancient commercial streets that belong on every visitor’s list: Dashilan 大栅栏, Wangfujing 王府井, and Qianmen Street (前门大街)—a top choice for travelers seeking both cultural charm and vibrant nightlife in the Beijing capital. While many rush to the Great Wall of China from Beijing or explore modern skyscrapers along the Beijing China skyline, few know that Qianmen Street is a magical...

They say every stone in Beijing, the capital of China, whispers a story. But inside the Forbidden City, those whispers echo like thunder. For anyone planning a trip to Beijing, China, visiting this imperial complex should top your list of Beijing China tourist attractions. On a misty morning, my daughter Elaine and I joined the tide of visitors flowing through the Meridian Gate (午门, Wǔmén), the grand southern entrance to Beijing’s most...

Beijing is home to three famous ancient commercial streets that every traveler should experience: Dàzhàlán Street (大栅栏 Dàzhàlán), Qiánmén Street (前门大街 Qiánmén Dàjiē), and Wangfujing Street (王府井大街 Wángfǔjǐng Dàjiē). Each offers a unique blend of history, culture, and street life. Welcome to 王府井 (Wángfǔjǐng), one of the most iconic streets in the heart of Beijing Capital of China (北京首都 Běijīng Shǒudū), where ancient tradition meets sleek modernity. in the heart of Beijing...

Introduction: Where Old Beijing Comes Alive After Dark When the neon lights begin to glow and the red lanterns sway gently in the Beijing breeze, there’s one place that pulses with old-world charm yet never stops evolving: Dashilan Street (大栅栏 Dàshànlán). Tucked behind Qianmen (前门 Qiánmén) and just south of Tiananmen Square (天安门广场 Tiān’ānmén Guǔngchǎng), this centuries-old commercial street offers an immersive, colorful, and often surprising window into the heart of traditional...

In the heart of Beijing, just beyond the Forbidden City’s crimson walls, lies a place where time lingers and whispers still echo from the Qing Dynasty‘s golden years. This is Shichahai (Shichahai, 什剎海)—not just a lake, but a breath of Old Beijing, a destination that refuses to let go of its imperial past. For travelers seeking a serene yet profound experience on their Beijing China tour, this historic district ranks high among...

A uniquely moving tradition in the heart of Beijing If you’re looking for things to do in Beijing at sunrise, few experiences match the quiet power of witnessing the Tiananmen Flag Raising Ceremony (升旗仪式, shēngqí yíshì). On our recent China Travel Blog adventure, my daughter Elaine and I decided to take the plunge and wake up well before dawn to catch this iconic moment. What we didn’t expect was how deeply moving...

If you’re planning a Beijing China tour, there’s one magical experience that captures the city’s soul better than any grand monument or bustling plaza—a quiet walk through the legendary hutongs (胡同 hútòng). These historic alleyways, some dating back to the Yuan Dynasty, are what remains of life in Beijing China before the skyscrapers came. And while some are now protected, many are fading fast—replaced by apartment blocks and office towers. That’s why...

When you think of Beijing, the capital of China, images of the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, or even the bustling Beijing China Airport might come to mind. But tucked away in the northwest corner of the city is one of the most peaceful and majestic Beijing China tourist attractions—the Summer Palace (颐和园 Yíhéyuán). During our recent trip to Beijing, China, Elaine and I discovered that this imperial garden is...

一场红叶如梦的旅程，从北京香山开始.. 如果说在中国首都北京周边，有一个地方能真正捕捉秋天的魔力，那一定是香山（Xiāngshān）。这个拥有深厚历史的山林公园，距离市中心仅约20公里，交通便利，甚至从北京首都国际机场出发也能轻松抵达。作为中国最绚丽的秋季景观之一，它无疑是值得纳入旅程清单的隐藏宝地。不论您是在规划中国旅行、寻找北京旅游景点，还是犹豫该选北京还是上海作为您的中国之行首站，香山都值得一探。 我们是在十月下旬造访香山的，正值枫叶最鲜艳绚烂的时节。那是我们私人的北京之旅的一部分，我还带着我女儿Elaine同行。她今年20岁，在家自学，是个热爱体验式学习的孩子。香山的确没有让我们失望——那种感觉，就像是走进了一幅中国山水画，只不过这幅画不仅能闻到松树和枫叶的清香，还能听见脚下落叶被踩碎的沙沙声。