Live Your Best Lives
[Beijing, a city weaving a thousand years of history with modern prosperity]
This trip stemmed from Xiao Yiyi's young yet resolute wish: "I want to go to Beijing!" So, she and her family embarked on a highly anticipated six-day, five-night trip to Beijing. This was not only Xiao Yiyi's first time in the capital, but also her and her grandmother's first "flying experience"—from the nervous excitement of boarding the plane to the thrill of overlooking the bustling traffic, every step was filled with unforgettable memories. It's a shame that grandma has to take care of grandpa, as they said they wanted to have fun~~
In this city, a fusion of millennia of history and modern prosperity, we walked through the red walls and yellow tiles of the Forbidden City, touched the weathered bricks of the Great Wall, tasted soy milk and pork skewers in the alleyways, and squeezed through the bustling Qianmen Street...
This journey is a dream come true, a companionship, and a warm memory for our family...
Departure Time: 2025-04-29
Number of Days: 6 Days
People: Family
Temperature: 14-30°C
[Full Trip Plan]
Day 1: Shanghai Hongqiao Airport → Beijing Capital Airport, stay at Haiguiyuan Business Hotel.
Day 2: Universal Studios Beijing, stay at Haiguiyuan Business Hotel. Day 3: Badaling Great Wall → Old Beijing Performance → Grand Beijing Performance → Bird's Nest Stadium → Water Cube Stadium. Accommodation: Haiguiyuan Business Hotel. Day 4: Tiananmen Square Flag Raising Ceremony → Temple of Heaven → Forbidden City → Military Museum. Accommodation: Haiguiyuan Business Hotel. Day 5: Summer Palace → Old Summer Palace → Tsinghua University → Peking University. Accommodation: GreenTree Inn Dashilan. Day 6: Prince Gong's Mansion → Beihai Park → Beijing Capital Airport → Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
(A collection of scenic spots, that’s the road we walked together~~)
(The circled places are where we visited during the entire itinerary. Follow the photos and review them~)
[Day 1 Itinerary]
21:00 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
23:15 Beijing Capital Airport
00:40 Accommodation at Haiguiyuan Business Hotel
Full of excitement, we set off. The large China Eastern Airlines plane we took was quite stable. However, when we landed, Xiao Yiyi was so scared that she held on to me tightly, hahahaha.
As soon as we arrived in Beijing, willow and poplar catkins filled the sky, so we quickly put on a mask. Xiao Yiyi's rhinitis had recurred. I heard the old Beijingers call this "April snow", and there was a bit of helplessness in her tone. Once we arrived at the hotel, we quickly rested and went to sleep.
[Day 2 Itinerary]
10:00 Universal Studios Beijing
17:40 Dinner at Mengshangzhuang
19:30 Overnight at Haiguiyuan Business Hotel
Universal Studios Beijing, located in Beijing's Tongzhou District, is a super theme park integrating movies, entertainment, and immersive experiences. The moment I entered, I was in awe. I'd seen the blue universal ball countless times on TikTok, and finally I got to take a picture of it myself. It was great to bring my elders to experience the joyful atmosphere here. I prepared Toothless in advance, and it looks great in photos. I give it a thumbs up. There were a lot of people lining up during the holiday, and it was already 10 o'clock when we entered the park. Today, we asked the butler to take us to watch the show.
"Lights, Camera, Action!"
This special project, co-directed by Spielberg and Zhang Yimou, unveils the magic of the film industry.
During the performance, the lights dimmed, the wind picked up, and the dock before us was suddenly engulfed by a hurricane. Flames soared into the sky, and torrential rain poured... In that moment, the movie was no longer an illusion on the screen, but an overwhelming shock. I was particularly struck by the flames in the picture above and the crying child in the background!!!
Show "Waterworld"
Standing in the stands of the "Waterworld" stunt show, the rusted metal supports and mottled oil drums transported us to a desolate world shaped by rising sea levels. As motorboats carved sharp arcs across the water, flames shot skyward from the wreckage, and the blast, accompanied by a scorching wind, blew me in, I felt this was more than just a spectacle; it felt like a prophecy of humanity's future. This 25-minute stunt show reminded us to cherish this blue planet, the very thing that hasn't yet been swallowed by the sea.
Little Yame Yellow Man~~
I went to Mr. Ping’s noodle house for lunch. To be honest, it was really expensive and unpalatable. . . . .
Dragon Warrior Rafting
The whole family played together. The pavilions and towers with green tiles and flying eaves were reflected on the water, and among the swaying bamboo shadows, it seemed as if we had walked into the Peace Valley in the movie "Kung Fu Panda". Rafting down the final slope was quite thrilling, but a friendly reminder: you'll get a little splashed, and our butler firmly assured us otherwise.
"Untamable"
This epic flight adaptation of "How to Train Your Dragon" mocks humanity's obsession with "taming" from the outset—true encounters never require reins.
"Sing! Tour"
In short, it's just one word: noisy.
After the performance, when we left the theater, there was a strong wind in Tongzhou, Beijing. It was sunny just a moment ago, but suddenly it felt like a tornado was coming~~~
Just in time to see the chatterbox Megatron! ! ! Hahahaha! ! ! ! After shopping and buying some things, we left. First, the weather wasn't great. Second, the lines for the rides were ridiculously long, with most 4D roller coasters taking at least 60 minutes. Third, the lunch was terrible, so we decided to go eat early.
In the evening, we went to Mengshangzhuang for hot pot. The taste was average, but the meat was very fresh. After eating, go back to rest and sleep~~
[Day 3 Itinerary]
04:30 Team gathering
06:00 Badaling Great Wall
09:00 Old Beijing Performance
11:00 Donglaishun group lunch
12:00 Grand Beijing Performance
15:00 Bird's Nest and Water Cube exteriors
17:00 Xiaodiao Pear Soup Dinner
19:00 Accommodation at Haiguiyuan Business Hotel
Director Tian asked us to gather early in the morning so that we wouldn't have to queue for the Great Wall cable car. He really made sense. The elders were also very supportive and got up early. By the first ray of sunshine, we had already taken the cable car to the North Seven Slopes of Badaling~~~
《Old Beijing Performance》
This treasure-treasured “Beijing-flavor” performance hall is located on the second floor of the food court of Badaling Hotel in the scenic area. We were amazed by Deyun Club’s crosstalk, Peking opera, and acrobatics, especially the intangible cultural heritage performances of “Swallowing a Sword” and “Swallowing a Silver Ball”, which were truly amazing. I heard they've only eaten one meal a day since they were little, for their performances. Furthermore, sword swallowing is a dangerous skill that requires years of practice to master. We had a group meal at Donglaishun for lunch, which was pretty good. It was very filling, and the portions of meat were generous.
"Prosperous Capital"
There's a pedaling performance, featuring women with superb technique, graceful and powerful; a space walk, performed by a 15-year-old with both strength and grace; a thrilling and exciting "Magic Wheel" show, featuring walking, jumping, skipping, and blindfolding on a ten-meter-high steel wheel; a rings show, featuring numerous challenging moves; and the ultimate highlight, the "Global Rollercoaster," featuring five motorcycles speeding through a steel cage. The visual impact is unparalleled. This show is worth seeing.
Get on the bus and stroll around the square~
The Water Cube, also known as the National Aquatics Center, is located within the Olympic Park in Chaoyang District, Beijing. As one of the key landmark venues of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, it is not only a venue for sporting events but also a masterpiece of modern architecture. The Water Cube's exterior is composed of countless irregular air cushions, resembling a shimmering blue cube. In sunlight, it creates a dreamy light and shadow effect, and at night, when the lights are on, it's even more dazzling. I had a quick meal at the nearby Xiaodiao Pear Soup Restaurant, and it was quite delicious!
[Day 4 Itinerary]
03:30 Team gathering
04:10 Get off and walk to Tiananmen Square
05:15 Flag-raising Ceremony
07:00 Temple of Heaven
11:00 Forbidden City
14:50 Shichahai
15:00 Group lunch
15:40 Military Museum
18:50 Dinner at Jinwei Restaurant
Traveling in Beijing is tiring, especially on the day of watching the flag-raising ceremony. Director Tian said: Be mentally prepared and take at least 30,000 steps. Sure enough, I walked over 34,000 steps in one day, which really broke my all-time daily step record. But if you ask me if it was worth it, I'd definitely say "yes"! It was mainly because my elders were so supportive this time. I wish them longevity and happiness! ! ! ! We gathered before dawn and followed the main group to Tiananmen Square. The crowd watching the flag-raising ceremony was so dense that it felt like I'd be left behind. But the sight of such a large crowd was truly spectacular.
You asked: Why do Chinese people have to go to Tiananmen Square to watch the flag-raising ceremony? I saw a reply recently saying, "This is a uniquely Chinese sense of romance and ritual!" I really like this answer. I also want to give a thumbs up to the elders here. It's really not easy to join the group so early!!!
Here's a precious group photo; everyone looks gorgeous~~~
Wishing you all a picturesque life, good health, and a smile on your face~~~
The Temple of Heaven in Beijing is a renowned World Cultural Heritage site and the largest architectural complex dedicated to celestial worship in the world. Its main buildings are connected by a north-south axis, creating a solemn and magnificent sight. To the south lies the Circular Mound Altar complex, while to the north lies the Altar of Prayer for Good Harvests. The Circular Mound Altar, also known as the Altar of Heaven, is a place for offering sacrifices to heaven. Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties held numerous ceremonies here to thank the gods for nourishing the earth and all living things, and to pray for good weather and abundant food and clothing.
We arrived early, so we could only admire the Circular Mound Altar from a distance. Ancient trees can be seen throughout the Temple of Heaven, each of which is truly precious.
Blue glazed tiles are said to be the most difficult to fire, and there are only a few large-scale ancient buildings in China clad in them.
In traditional Chinese culture, blue corresponds to "water" in the Five Elements theory. Water has the properties of moistening all things and nourishing life, symbolizing the source of life and endless vitality. The Temple of Heaven Blue thus carries a beautiful wish for the proliferation of life and the growth of all things, symbolizing the vitality and vigor of heaven and earth. The construction of the Echo Wall embodies the ultimate pursuit of "harmony between man and nature." This circular wall, 3.72 meters high and 32.5 meters in radius, was constructed using "chengjiang bricks," a specialty of Linqing, Shandong. Through a complex process involving soaking in glutinous rice juice and coating with tung oil, its surface achieved a mirror-like smoothness. While the craftsmen may not have understood the modern principles of sound wave reflection, they relied on their experience and intuition to create a perfect acoustic surface. However, the graffiti "I was here" on it has long since eroded the Echo Wall's smoothness, and it is now blocked off. We must cherish this cultural relic.
It is very interesting to walk on the Danbi Bridge. The road goes up all the time, which means it gets higher and higher. This is also called "step by step rising". Prepare to enter the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests~
This green one is the wood-burning stove. During offerings to Heaven, a cleaned calf would be placed inside the stove and slowly roasted over a low flame. Legend has it that upon smelling the aroma of barbecue on earth, the Heavenly Emperor would descend upon the mortal world and offer the finest food to the Emperor of Heaven, expressing his respect for the latter. The mortal emperor could only stand beside the stove, gazing at the roasting beef but unable to eat. This is called "wangliao." Next to the wood-burning stove are eight iron liao stoves, used for burning offerings for the first eight Qing emperors. This hierarchical system was quite strict. This is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. From the outside, it resembles an open umbrella, shielding us from the wind and rain. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests literally means praying for a good harvest and peace and prosperity for the country in the coming year. It was the place where the emperor would pray annually in the first month of spring. Its interior design embodies a wealth of Chinese wisdom. In the center of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is a tablet dedicated to the Emperor of Heaven, flanked by tablets for the first eight Qing emperors on the east and west sides. In the middle are four Longjing pillars, representing the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. There are 12 red wood pillars around the dragon pillars, representing the 12 months of the year. There are also 12 short pillars around the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven, representing the 12 hours of the day. There are a total of 24 pillars there, representing the 24 solar terms in a year. Together with the four Longjing pillars in the middle, there are exactly 28 pillars, representing the 28 constellations in the sky. Looking up, there are 8 eaves pillars above, plus the other 28, a total of 36 pillars. All the designs are based on the Three Enclosures, Four Symbols and 28 constellations in the sky, representing that the emperor wanted to tell the world that the king's power is granted by God, and the designs are all very exquisite.
Have a cold drink~~
Finally, I've arrived at the Forbidden City I've longed to visit! I can already feel the imperial grandeur of the Forbidden City from the Meridian Gate~~~
Of the six pairs of bronze lions in the Forbidden City, the 4.4-meter-tall bronze behemoths in front of the Gate of Supreme Harmony are considered the pinnacle of the "Awakening Lions of the East." The male lion's right paw steps on an embroidered ball, symbolizing universal unification; the female lion's left paw plays with a cub, signifying a prosperous offspring. This pair of imperial treasures, cast during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, features a pyramidal shape that symbolizes the stability of imperial power. The 45 spiral hair knots on the lions' bodies allude to the emperor's destiny as the "Nine Fives Supreme." Truly majestic and powerful! !!! As we all know, the sundial, a clock, served as a standard timepiece in ancient times; the jialiang, originally a container or grain bucket, served as a standard measuring instrument in ancient times. Representing heaven and earth, time and space, they are symbols of the Chinese nation's agricultural civilization, a manifestation of the emperor's transmission of time to the world, and a symbol of the nation's unified "standard laws, measures, and scales." Therefore, they are suitable for top-notch displays in the Forbidden City. The roof of the Hall of Supreme Harmony is uniquely magnificent. It features a double-eaved hipped roof, also known as a two-tiered eaves. This roof design is not only unique in structure, but also embodies the royal nobility through its details. It has nine ridges, including one main ridge and eight vertical ridges, and the four-sided sloped roof creates a majestic presence. The Hall of Supreme Harmony features an even number of ten ridge beasts: a dragon, a phoenix, a lion, a celestial horse, a seahorse, a suanni, an apocryphal fish, a xiezhi, a fighting bull, and a xingshi. The xingshi, unique to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, bears a striking resemblance to the mythical Lei Zhenzi. Legend has it that after the Xingshi became the exclusive ridge beast for the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the hall was spared from lightning disasters for the next few hundred years—a truly miraculous achievement. The Hall of Central Harmony, one of the three main halls of the Forbidden City's outer court, lies between the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Hall of Preserving Harmony. It served as a resting place for the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties before grand ceremonies. Construction began in 1420, the 18th year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty, and was originally known as the Huagai Hall. During the Jiajing reign, the Zhonghe Hall was rebuilt after a fire and renamed the Zhongji Hall. In 1644, the first year of the Shunzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty, the Qing imperial family took control of the Forbidden City, and the following year, the Zhongji Hall was renamed the Zhonghe Hall. The Baohe Hall, a magnificent structure located at the end of the Forbidden City's three main halls, carries a profound cultural heritage and historical significance with its unique structure and exquisite decoration. During the Ming Dynasty, the Baohe Hall often served as the emperor's dressing room and the venue for congratulations on the enthronement of the empress and crown prince. During the Qing Dynasty, it became a major venue for national celebrations, such as the annual New Year's Eve and the 15th day of the first lunar month, where the emperor would host banquets for foreign vassal states, princes, and ministers of the first and second ranks, creating unprecedented grand occasions. The Baohe Hall also served other important functions, such as hosting banquets for the fathers of imperial sons-in-law and the families of officials, as well as the palace examinations. The Palace of Heavenly Purity, one of the three rear palaces of the Forbidden City, served as the emperors' bedrooms and the place where they handled daily government affairs during the Ming and Qing dynasties. After Emperor Yongzheng, it became the venue for reviewing memorials and handling government affairs. The building, clad in yellow glazed tiles and featuring a double-eaved hipped roof, rests on a single-story white marble platform. The corridor is nine bays wide and five bays deep. A screen stands between the two golden pillars at the rear eaves, and in front of it is a throne. Above the screen hangs a plaque reading "Zhengda Guangming." During the Kangxi reign, the public designation of the crown prince led to fierce competition for the throne, including the "Nine Princes' Struggle for the Crown Prince," prompting Emperor Yongzheng to implement reforms. In 1724, the second year after he ascended the throne, he proposed a secret law for appointing the successor. The name of the successor was sealed in a box and placed behind the "Zhengda Guangming" plaque in the Qianqing Palace. Upon the emperor's death, a minister would retrieve it and read it aloud. During the Ming Dynasty, Kunning Palace served as the empress's bedroom. Together with the Qianqing Palace, it symbolized the "Qianqing" and "Kunning" aspects of the emperor and empress's chambers, signifying the vastness of heaven and the breadth of earth. In 1655, the 12th year of the Shunzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty, Kunning Palace was remodeled to resemble the Qingning Palace in Shengjing (Shenyang). The gate was positioned to the east, reflecting the Manchu "pocket room" style. During the Qing Dynasty, the two eastern chambers of the Kunning Palace served as bridal chambers for the emperor's weddings. The young Kangxi, Tongzhi, and Guangxu emperors, as well as the abdicated emperor Puyi, all held their wedding ceremonies here. The five western chambers served as a shamanic shrine, furnished with a circular kang (kang) and large cauldrons for cooking meat, among other ritual items. The Kunning Palace is not only part of the Forbidden City complex but also a vivid embodiment of traditional Chinese culture and Manchu characteristics. The Imperial Garden wasn't as large as I'd imagined. It boasts an artificial rockery constructed entirely of bizarrely shaped stone blocks. The rockery's artisans called this technique "Duixiu Style," hence the name "Duixiu Mountain." There are two popular theories about the name of Shichahai. One, the "One Temple Theory," holds that the name Shichahai derives from a nearby temple—Shichahai Temple—which later became the lake's name. The other, the "Ten Temples Theory," suggests that the lake was named Shichahai because ten famous temples once stood along the shores of the Housanhai Lake. This led to the name Shichahai, and later, Shichahai, a homophonic name. The "Hai" in Shichahai does not refer to a literal sea, but rather to the ancient Mongolian name for lakes, "Haizi," or simply "Hai." This name was introduced to Beijing during the Yuan Dynasty, as Shichahai is composed of three connected lakes: Qianhai, Houhai, and Xihai (Jishuitan), hence the name. We were lucky enough to have our guide, Tian, secure us tickets for the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution. It was a rare opportunity during the Labor Day holiday. There were a variety of exhibits showcasing the heroism and selfless dedication of the Chinese people. Grandpa, a military enthusiast, eloquently explained the exhibits to us, and we were deeply moved by the treasures. These are witnesses to history and the selfless dedication of our soldiers, who have overcome numerous difficulties to defend our homeland.
Military represents a country's strength, and technology represents a country's future. It fills us with awe, yearns for it, and makes us proud!
Grandpa carefully read the introduction of each model~~
After the visit, we had a quick dinner and went to bed early. That day, I walked over 34,000 steps, a record-breaking amount! ! !
[Day 5 Itinerary]
08:00 Summer Palace
12:15 Old Summer Palace
14:45 Group lunch at Bian Yi Fang
16:00 Accommodation at GreenTree Inn Dashilan
18:30 Dinner at Men Ding Meat Pie
20:00 Dashilan & Qianmen Street for food and shopping
The history of the Summer Palace can be traced back to the period of the Qing Dynasty, when it was originally named "Garden of Clear Ripples". The park boasts a prime location in the western suburbs of Beijing, approximately 15 kilometers from the city center. It covers approximately 290 hectares (2.9 square kilometers) and is adjacent to the Old Summer Palace. The park is centered around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill. Its design draws inspiration from West Lake in Hangzhou, incorporating elements of Jiangnan gardens to create a large-scale landscape garden. Kunming Lake, a vast expanse, occupies three-quarters of the park. Its shimmering waters, surrounded by lush greenery, create a striking contrast with Longevity Hill, a towering mountain teeming with vegetation and offering a unique landscape that changes with each season. In spring, the mountains are shaded by verdant trees and a profusion of blooming flowers. In summer, the shady trees offer a refreshing coolness to visitors. In autumn, the mountains' fiery red leaves are a breathtaking sight. In winter, the mountains are blanketed in snow, a scene of silvery white. The Summer Palace's bronze bull sits on the embankment north of the Kuoru Pavilion. Emperor Qianlong placed it there in the hope that it would "permanently calm the turbulent waters," permanently taming floods and bringing endless blessings to the gardens and the surrounding residents. This bronze bull has weathered centuries of trials and tribulations, bearing witness to the vicissitudes of history and human life. The lake's clear, shimmering waters evoke the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, a long bridge connecting the east shore of Kunming Lake with Nanhu Island. Spanning over 150 meters, the bridge derives its name from its seventeen arches. The bridge's railings are carved with 544 stone lions of various shapes, and stone sculptures of exotic beasts adorn the bridgeheads, creating a vibrant scene. Every year around the winter solstice, the Seventeen-Arch Bridge creates a breathtaking spectacle of "Golden Light Piercing Through the Holes," casting a golden glow through each arch. The graceful Jade Belt Bridge, like a jade belt, stretches across Kunming Lake. Climb aboard a boat to admire the lake and mountain scenery and experience its tranquility and beauty. The Long Corridor: It is approximately 728 metres long and features 14,000 murals covering various aspects of traditional Chinese culture. The Long Corridor at the Summer Palace, stretching from the Invitation Moon Gate in the east to the Stone Chamber Pavilion in the west, is the largest, longest, and most prestigious of all Chinese corridors. The corridor's paintings feature a wide range of subjects, including flowers and birds, trees and rocks, landscapes, and figures. In the mid-18th century, Emperor Qianlong sent court painters to Hangzhou's West Lake to sketch, resulting in 546 lake views, which were then transferred to the beams and rafters of the corridor's 273 galleries. In the 1960s, the Chinese government not only preserved the West Lake paintings but also added over 14,000 paintings with distinctive Chinese characteristics, transforming the corridor into a veritable gallery. Renowned for its exquisite architecture, winding paths, and richly colored paintings, the corridor offers visitors a sense of entering a palace of art, immersing them in the profoundness of Chinese traditional culture. The Hall of Joyful Longevity, a historic building, was originally built to celebrate the 60th birthday of Emperor Qianlong's mother, Empress Dowager Xiaoshengxian (the prototype of Empress Zhen Huan). During the reign of Emperor Guangxu, it was rebuilt as the sleeping quarters of Empress Dowager Cixi within the Summer Palace. The name "Hall of Joyful Longevity" derives from the line "The wise are joyful, the benevolent are long-lived" in the Analects of Confucius, symbolizing wisdom and longevity. The courtyard features bronze deer, cranes, and vases, symbolizing "Liuhe Taiping," or peace under heaven. Plants of crabapples, magnolias, and peonies symbolize prosperity and prosperity. Qingzhixiu, commonly known as "the stone of ruin," is found in Fangshan District. It was collected by Ming Dynasty official Mi Wanzhong and later brought to the Summer Palace by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. Seeing it in person, it's truly magnificent... The Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, a magnificent structure originally built during the Qianlong reign, was originally named the Hall of Diligent Administration. It was later renovated during the Guangxu reign and renamed the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, inspired by the Confucian saying "the benevolent enjoy longevity" in the Analects. It stands in the center of the inner courtyard of Renshou Gate, flanked by five-bay-wide south and north side halls, and backed by rear wing rooms. The main hall itself is seven bays wide and five bays deep, surrounded by a corridor. The roof is a hip-and-gable rooftop design, topped with gray tiles and decorated with beasts. The ceiling is decorated with golden dragons and imperial seals. Between the outer eaves columns of the main hall hangs a plaque inscribed by Emperor Guangxu, inscribed in both Manchu and Chinese characters: "Hall of Benevolence and Longevity." Located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing, the Old Summer Palace, once the pinnacle of ancient Chinese garden art, now stands in ruins, a testament to the vicissitudes of history and the richness of civilization. This 350-hectare "Garden of Gardens" blends the elegance of Jiangnan water towns, the solemnity of northern imperial courts, and the splendor of Western Baroque architecture, becoming a unique treasure in the history of world architecture.
The ruins of the Western-style Building: the collision fragments of Eastern and Western civilizations
As the most iconic relic of the Old Summer Palace, the Western-style Building Scenic Area was designed by the Italian missionary Castiglione and is famous for its twelve zodiac animal head fountain carved in white marble. On the ruins of the Dashuifa site, the curly grass pattern on the Corinthian capitals forms a wonderful dialogue with the Chinese Xumizuo base, demonstrating the cultural tolerance of "Western learning for practical use" during the Qianlong period.
After watching the Old Summer Palace, I felt heavy. I hope Xiao Yiyi will also remember: Don’t forget the national humiliation, revitalize China, and let us strengthen ourselves!
After the visit, our bus passed by the gate of Tsinghua University and then had lunch at Bianyifang~~The group trip was over~Start the free trip~
The hotel is set at the GreenTree Inn in Dashilan, so we can start shopping and eating~~ The thing about this big festival is that people follow the herd. . . . .
I saw many Internet celebrity shops that were mentioned on Douyin, such as Fangzhuangchang, Yin Sandou Juice, Donglaishun Mutton Skewers, Wu Yutai, Ziguang Garden, etc.
The door-nail meatloaf tastes good, like, favorite and forward! ! ! !
前门~~
I really can’t eat this Yinsandou juice~~ But I have tasted it, and the sour and astringent taste is really unacceptable, hahaha~~ After eating Donglaishun’s mutton skewers, I personally feel that Xinjiang’s mutton skewers are better than those in Mongolia, hahaha~~~
[Day 6]
10:00 Prince Gong’s Mansion
12:00 Dumpling lunch at the Siheyuan Noodle House
13:00 Beihai Park
16:00 Dinner at Ziguang Garden
19:20 Beijing Capital Airport
23:15 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
On the last day of the trip, I wandered around Dashilan in the morning, bought pancakes and fruits, and ate Fangzhuangchang noodles with fried sauce. The noodles were chewy and the fried sauce was mellow and rich. With the rich side dishes, every bite was full of satisfaction.
A Prince Gong's Mansion, half of the history of the Qing Dynasty.
In 1776 AD, Heshen was favored by Emperor Qianlong and rose to great heights. He was promoted several times in this year, from the imperial guard to the right minister of household affairs, minister of military aircraft, minister of the internal affairs, deputy governor of Manchuria with a yellow flag, and vice president of the National History Museum. He was given a imperial crown and was rewarded with riding horses in the Forbidden City. Therefore, he began to build a private residence in this year.
In 1780 AD, the tenth princess of Emperor Qianlong, Princess Gu Lun and Princess Xiao, married He Shen's eldest son Fengshen Yin De.
On February 9, 1796 AD, the fifteenth son Yongyan of Qianlong Zen was the Jiaqing Emperor. Heshen controlled the government. Emperor Jiaqing secretly determined to eradicate Heshen and follow the government.
On February 7, 1799 AD, the third day of the first lunar month, Qianlong died.
Three days later, Emperor Jiaqing officially investigated Heshen. On February 18, he announced Heshen's twenty major crimes and ordered his home to be ransacked, and 800 million taels of silver were confiscated.
The Heshen Mansion was given to Prince Qing Yonglin and was called Prince Qing’s Mansion at that time.
Over the years, Prince Qing’s Mansion has experienced changes in the owners of Yonglin’s third son Mianmin, Yongxuan’s grandson Yicai, Yonglin’s fifth son Mianti, and Mianxing’s son Yikuang.
In 1850 AD, Prince Gong Yixin was ordered to divide the mansion. In 1852, he moved into the mansion and became the seventh owner, hence the name Prince Gong's Mansion.
Prince Gong’s Mansion invited a docent this time. Teacher Zeng explained it very carefully and interacted a lot with the children. Five-star praise.
The main house in the front yard of East Road is Duofuxuan. Heshen's son Fengshen Yinde later married Emperor Qianlong's youngest daughter, Princess Gu Lun and Princess Xiao, and lived here, making this mansion a de facto princess mansion for a while. The main room in the back courtyard is called Ledao Hall, which was the living place of Prince Gong Yixin. The courtyard on the West Road is relatively small and exquisite, and the main buildings are Baoguang Room and Xijinzhai. The architectural masterpiece is undoubtedly the tall and majestic Xijinzhai. The hall has beautifully carved nanmu partitions. It was built by He Shen in the style of Ningshou Palace in the Forbidden City.
You must be lucky to come to Prince Gong’s Mansion! ! !
The green jadeite can be seen on the entire jadeite stone under the Tingyun Stone, which is really valuable. I heard that the big stone in the middle can also absorb water and is a place to gather wealth, so everyone comes to get rich.
Take a look at the golden nanmu in the room. It is said that one piece is worth 2.7 billion! ! ! Each brick on the floor of Prince Gong’s Mansion is worth 80,000 yuan! These bricks are made from volcanic rocks erupted from the volcano and have the effect of being warm in winter and cool in summer. The tables and chairs in the room are even inlaid with shells, using mother-of-pearl inlay technology. One table is worth 800,000 yuan! Anyway, if you have money, you will be willful.
What a blessing~~~The Houchao Tower (Baoyue Tower) was Heshen's treasure trove in those days. It has 108 rooms, commonly known as "99 and a half rooms". One of the windows is engraved with a bat and a pair of fishes, which means "good luck and prosperity". It is said that there is a large amount of treasure hidden in the mezzanine of the wall, which makes the country extremely rich.
Passing through the main entrance of the garden of Prince Gong's Mansion, you will see a peculiar Taihu stone, which is Dule Peak. This stone is about 5 meters high and has a strange shape. It looks like a carp when you look at it, and you can even see fish scales. Turning around, it looks like a woman holding a baby in her arms, which is called Guanyin.
It is said that although He Shen had nine wives, he never had a son. Once, Heshen went south with Qianlong and found this Taihu stone in the south of the Yangtze River that resembled the Guanyin Guanyin, so he transported it back to his mansion. Not long after, Heshen had a son, Fengshen Yinde.
Why is He Shen named He, but Fengshen Yin De is not named He? In fact, He Shen's surname was not He, but Niu Hulu. Therefore, Heshen's full name is Niu Hulu·Heshen, and Fengshen Yinde's full name is Niu Hulu·Fengshen Yinde.
This pool, which is shaped like a flying bat with its wings spread, is called the "bat pool". The pond is surrounded by elm trees, with their branches facing the bat pond. Every spring, the elm coins on the elm trees will fall into the bat pond one after another. The elm coins in the pond are like a "treasure bowl." Bats symbolize blessing and wealth, and the meaning of the bat pond is that the pond is full of blessings, good luck and wealth.
The bat pond has only one water inlet and no water outlet, which means that wealth does not flow out and fertilizer does not flow into other people's fields. There is also a dragon head hidden in the hidden place of the bat pond, which is really a big no-no.
The picture above of Xiao Yiyi is the check-in position of Grandma Huanzhu Princess, hahaha~~ but the position seems to be a bit centered~~
The Grand Theater is a highlight of Prince Gong's Mansion. It is the only fully enclosed theater building in my country. This theater building was built during the Tongzhi period and was a place for Prince Gong and his cronies to watch dramas. The entire theater uses a pure wooden structure, with a three-volume hooked tower roof. The internal hall is spacious and the acoustics are excellent. You can hear the performance clearly no matter where you are. You don't have the chance to experience it anyway, so just fantasize about it.
Go to Beihai Park in the afternoon~~ Beihai Park is well-known for the 1955 movie theme song "Let's Swing the Oars". The lyrics "the sea reflects the beautiful white pagoda, surrounded by green trees and red walls" depict the classic scenery of Beihai Park.
The White Pagoda of Yong'an Temple, also known as the White Pagoda of Beihai, is located in Yong'an Temple in Beihai Park, Beijing. It was built in the eighth year of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1651). It is a Tibetan Lama Pagoda. The White Pagoda of Yong'an Temple has been a symbol of the imperial city of Beihai since its construction. It is also a classic of the royal pagodas among Chinese pagodas. It is also a symbol of Tibetan Buddhism's entry into the imperial capital of the Central Plains and the beginning of the integration of Chinese and Tibetan Buddhism in the Qing Dynasty.
Seeing someone really "swinging the oars", I can only silently bless them. . . . .
Ziguangyuan dry rice~~~Naipizi yogurt is good~~~
Go home, go home~~ Looking back on the whole trip is still very good. I basically visited all the important scenic spots in Beijing. Some problems encountered on the way were dealt with in time. Although the temperature was changeable, it basically didn’t rain when I was at the scenic spots. When I got on the return flight from Beijing, I found that it was raining in Beijing~~~God bless~~
Again Thank you to my family for their tolerance, understanding and support. I wish you all a long and healthy life and good food~~
The six-day and five-night trip to Beijing has come to a successful conclusion. I look forward to the next trip~~~~
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