The Palace Museum

1. Guilin (Suitable travel time: 4-10 months) The landscape of Guilin is a unique existence in many people's hearts. The mountains and waters complement each other and form their own style. They are all natural and untouched by human hands, the most natural beauty. 2. Suzhou (Suitable travel time: 3-5 months) 'Heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below', in the historic alleys of Suzhou, accompanied by the green-grey brick walls. Walking with parents, talking about recent life, and childhood fun, is a great joy in life. 3. Xiamen (Suitable travel time: 3-5 months and 10-11 months) Together with parents, holding hands and walking slowly on the clean streets of Xiamen, watching the scenes that once appeared on the big screen, the scenes in the movie are also interesting. 4. Chengdu (Suitable travel time: 3-6 and 9-11 months) This is a place with a slow pace and a leisurely city life, which is a good place to travel with parents. 5. Chongqing (Suitable travel time: 3-5 months and 9-10 months) The pace of life in the Sichuan and Chongqing region has always been slow. In such a city, even the restless heart can calm down. Just walk into a teahouse, brew a pot of fragrant tea, and spend time with a small dish of melon seeds. 6. Dali (Suitable travel time: 3-5 months) The beautiful scenery here is also extraordinary. Looking at the sea to the east and climbing the mountain to the west, Cangshan and Erhai, the former as the base and the latter as ink, that is a beautiful painting. 7. Xi'an (Suitable travel time: 9-11 months) There are thousands of years of ancient capitals here, through the wind and frost, many dynastic changes, the passage of time, the traces left behind, go to any scenic spot, you can dig out a lot of historical stories. 8. Beijing (Suitable travel time: 5.9.10 months) Go to Beijing with parents, watch the solemn five-star red flag slowly rise, see the majestic Forbidden City, climb the long and majestic Great Wall with a long history

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of Chinese history at The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing! This majestic complex, situated in the heart of the city, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a treasure trove of imperial architecture and cultural artifacts. The Palace Museum is enormous, covering an area of 72 hectares. It houses a vast collection of over 1.8 million artifacts, including imperial treasures, ancient artworks, and cultural relics spanning thousands of years. From delicate porcelain and ancient calligraphy to stunning paintings and royal costumes, each exhibit tells a story of China's rich heritage. So if you want to have a thorough trip, you may need to spend one or two days here. Tips: 1️⃣ Wear comfortable shoes, as the palace complex is expansive and requires a fair amount of walking. 2️⃣ Consider hiring a knowledgeable guide or audio guide to gain deeper insights into the history and significance of the various buildings and exhibits. 3️⃣ Visit during weekdays or non-peak hours to avoid crowds and have a more immersive experience.

📍Beijing I didn't manage to get tickets to the Forbidden City, so I went to Jingshan Park to satisfy the craving. The ox-tongue pastries from Daoxiangcun are very tasty, with a hint of pepper. The milk skin yogurt is very thick in texture, look for Ziguangyuan. I've eaten the fatty duck from Quanjude. 🦆 I visited Yonghe Temple, the Zhajiang noodles were very chewy. There wasn't enough time to visit many attractions, looking forward to seeing BEIJING again

5 Things to Know Before Going to Beijing I look forward to winter in Beijing the most, walking through the hutongs with a smoky aroma, eating candied haws and watching people come and go in the hutongs. 1️⃣Transportation tips: Direct flight from Shanghai to Beijing, 300 yuan. Beijing has Beijing Capital Airport and Daxing Airport. The Capital Airport is closer to the city, recommended. You can reach the city area by 3 subway stations. 2️⃣Accommodation tips: I like Xicheng District, which has a very old Beijing feel. There are many quadrangles here. I live in a hutong on Yan Dai Xie Street, the feeling of an old courtyard, and I can chat with the old men when I go out in the morning. 250 yuan per night. 3️⃣Tour tips: Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Yan Dai Xie Street, Nanluoguxiang, Bird's Nest, Water Cube, Badaling Great Wall. This route is very suitable for friends who are visiting Beijing for the first time. Tiananmen and the Forbidden City are together, and you need to queue up to enter. The Forbidden City ticket is 40 yuan. Jingshan Park is a hillside park overlooking the panoramic view of the Forbidden City, with a good view, recommended. The ticket is 2 yuan. Yan Dai Xie Street and Nanluoguxiang are both centuries-old historical districts. Many famous hutongs are here, where celebrities gather and there are many snacks and delicacies. The Bird's Nest and Water Cube, take subway line 8, get off at the Olympic Sports Center, the ticket is 78 yuan. The Badaling Great Wall, the ticket starts at 35 yuan, the Great Wall is in the suburbs, and it takes a day to visit. 4️⃣Food tips: Recommend Baozang Roast Duck Restaurant, Liu's Restaurant, it's crispy and can be dipped in white sugar. About 200 yuan for one, and there are many Beijing special dishes. Qixun Baizhao Hutong Cuisine, Beijing cuisine in the old hutong, retro style, recommended almond tofu. Average 100 yuan per person. Huguo Temple Snacks, a must-visit halal snack shop in Beijing, with baked buns, pea yellow, donkey rolls, etc. Average 20 yuan per person. 5️⃣S2 train tips: The S2 train is a beautiful sightseeing train route, and it is also the most cost-effective transportation from the city to the Great Wall. The starting station is Huangtudian Station to Yanqing Station, passing through Nankou Station and Badaling Station. The round trip to the Great Wall is 14 yuan.

The Forbidden City (Chinese name: Gugong, 'the Former Palace', 故宫) was the palatial heart of China. Constructed in 1420, during the early Ming Dynasty, it is China's best-preserved imperial palace, and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. The Forbidden City is an imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing dynasties in Beijing, China. As one of the five most important palaces in the world, the grand halls and walls proudly display the essence and culmination of traditional Chinese architecture, fitting for the capital city of the world's largest nation. #urbanexplorer #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool

Please, guide! Please, guide! Please, guide! 1️⃣ Take a taxi to Donghuamen, walk a few hundred meters to the Meridian Gate, and queue up to check tickets to enter the Forbidden City (I went on a Sunday morning, and the queue was about 10 minutes) 2️⃣ Just past the security check, you will see the guide service counter (there are windows on both the left and right sides of the Meridian Gate), where you can rent audio guides and live guides (I do not recommend renting audio guides, as many are said to be broken, and they might suddenly stop working at some attractions, but it's a long way back to the service counter, and it's very troublesome to return halfway to exchange the device) 3️⃣ Here's an important note! Go directly to the window shown in picture 2 to queue up! The number of guides is limited, and you may see a sign on the window saying 'No guides available at the moment,' but be patient. We entered the Forbidden City at 10:30 and waited for 20 minutes before a guide arrived! 4️⃣ Attention! Make sure to hire an official guide from the Palace Museum, not a third-party one. The content they speak of is based on verifiable historical facts, and they won't tell those exaggerated 'made-up' stories! The guides will also share many interesting stories from the palace, but they use very precise language and never treat unofficial history as official history, which is quite suitable for parents who want to teach their children history. You don't have to worry about the content being dull, because the affairs of the emperor's family are truly never boring! The service attitude is particularly good, and they are very welcoming to questions, not only actively answering them but also always concerned about whether we missed any content! (The guide we hired was Mr. Bai, and I hope you also have the chance to meet Guide Bai, who is very nice) We took the 2.5-hour route along the central axis, the West Six Palaces, and the Treasure Gallery (recommended by the guide as the most classic), and the whole journey was very enriching, completely different from aimlessly wandering in the Forbidden City! 7️⃣ The price is really not expensive, for the 7 of us, it totaled 390, averaging 55 yuan per person! For this price, with personal service, it's better than eavesdropping on a tour, and it's very conscientious! (If you are in a small group, you can find others to join you on the spot)

In 2011, the nationwide hit Step by Step Shocking💥 made me always like Liu Shishi's portrayal of Maertai Ruoxi💕. Her appearance is very temperamental. In the early stage, she was a quirky and hardworking thirteen sister. In the later stage, she was a deep palace empress who was depressed in her heart (although she was not formally canonized). It is really a fine costume drama. The fourth master is restrained and affectionate, the eighth master is gentle and jade-like. I am not a fan of the fourth master or the eighth master, my favorite in my heart is Lin Gengxin's portrayal of the fourteenth master. I will always remember that he brought her favorite hibiscus cakes🌺 to Ruoxi who was kneeling in the rain☔️. Classic famous scenes haha. Taking a set of portraits in the Forbidden City is still very meaningful. When I look at these photos many years later, I will remember that when I was young, I was Ruoxi in the Forbidden City for a morning😘

The gloomy weather adds a touch of melancholy here The red wall is even more vivid in the gray sky It reminds people of the palace dramas they have watched over the years This was once the 'wall' of many people The fruits on the persimmon tree have begun to ripen The towering ancient trees are still sprouting green leaves The saplings are also quietly growing Regardless of the changes in the years, the natural world has its own survival rules Because of the rain, there are not many tourists on the road Sitting in the restaurant of the Forbidden City, taking a bite of hot rice Watching the pitter-patter raindrops fall into the reflection on the ground In the reflection are the bright red walls and tourists in ancient costumes In a trance, it seems to have traveled to the past When I came back to my senses, the rain had stopped, and it was time to move on Hope to see you again in the snow

The Forbidden City, the corner tower, the river, the wild geese, Beijing here is simply the earthly beauty of the blue sky and yellow leaves 😝 The beauty of the combination of rigidity and softness in Eastern ancient architecture is even more prominent under the blue sky and white clouds ☁️, showing the ancient majesty. The classic photo 📷 spot is at the northwest corner outside the Forbidden City, no need to go into the Forbidden City Museum 😯 Just outside the moat of the Forbidden City, you can directly locate 📍 to the Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City, which is the north gate of the Forbidden City, turn right ➡️ about 100 meters, when you get there you actually don't need to look for it, the place where the cameras 📹 are piled up is right 🤪

🎯The Forbidden City's Secret Realms, the Grand Unveiling of the Royal Treasures! Hey, dear friends, did you know? Beneath those ancient red walls and yellow tiles, a plethora of royal secrets are hidden! 🏰 Today, I'm going to take you all on an adventure to discover the hidden treasures of the Forbidden City, let's go~ 📜First, we have to mention those inconspicuous exhibition rooms. Don't be fooled by their plain appearance; inside, they house rare treasures, such as Emperor Qianlong's beloved items—various jade seals and gem-encrusted treasures, each shining with the domineering aura of 'I am the state'! 🖼️Next, those deep and secluded corners of the palace are the real witnesses to history. Take, for example, the centuries-old locust tree behind the Cining Palace; it's a 'living fossil' that has witnessed countless royal events! 👣Then, don't forget about the labyrinth-like storerooms of the Forbidden City. These are filled with artworks collected by emperors over the generations, some of which have never been exhibited to the public, truly a paradise for explorers! 🔍Finally, let's talk about the mysterious mechanisms of the Forbidden City. Although not every corner has the legendary secret doors and passages, the ingenious architectural structures and hidden designs are a testament to the wisdom of the ancients at every turn. Having shared all this, I'm already looking forward to my next trip to the Forbidden City! What about you? Are there any secret corners of the Forbidden City that make your heart race? Or, do you have any royal anecdotes you're curious about? Come tell me in the comments! 💌

🌆I never got to see the first snow, and my annual pass to the Forbidden City is about to expire, so I took some time to visit the winter palace. There aren't many highlights in the Forbidden City during winter, but during the month of the winter solstice, many people come to admire the 'Supreme Brightness' plaque in the Qianqing Palace. · 🌄I love the light at 9 am and the light at 3 pm; the former is delicately soft and bright, while the latter is warm and ready to burst forth at a touch. Yesterday, when I went to the library, I happened to flip through an old book by Xiao Xi, which mentioned 'the most splendid sunshine of winter,' and these words just fit the moment. · 🌅If you don't know what to photograph in winter, come to the Forbidden City to capture the light! A one-meter gap of sunshine, the covered caisson ceilings, and the resplendent great halls. Here is a time map for you to follow, to be embraced by the warmth of affection. · 🕙15:00 West side of Qianqingmen Square: Longzong Gate The sharp-angled windows cast soft rays of light; at this time, you need to prepare a prop, with princes and princesses, emperors and empresses as the main characters, to highlight the plot and cast light on the cheeks, creating an enigmatic sense of immediacy. · 🕙15:10 Former Xingmen The scene is a bit like the shyness of a first encounter, little knowing that the setting sun is so ambiguous. · 🕙15:20 Xiangxumen Using the door crack, you can capture the stark contrast between the black shadows and the golden door studs, lintels, and nails. · 🕙15:30 The Treasure Gallery is also a place where you can make the most of the situation. At this time, the sun is just right, capturing the double-layered red walls, ridge beasts, totems, yellow glazed tiles, and green tiles in one's view. Red represents auspiciousness, blue represents all things under heaven, and green represents endless life; with the light of the setting sun, it's even more dazzling. · 🕙15:40 The charm of the Chinese Character Gallery probably lies in the double dragons, the colorful paintings of the Xuanzi, and the window patterns of the double-crossed four-leafed diamond windows. And the reflection formed by the marble columns next to it. At this time, the blue sky plays a significant role, allowing the window patterns to reflect the beautiful scenery outside the window, a touch of blue and a touch of yellow. · 🕙15:50 Right side of the Hall of Supreme Harmony The simple lines sketch out a picture with a full sense of layers, with the chi heads spouting warm sun, dignified and elegant. From below, photograph the 10 ridge beasts and the crane of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in response, and the golden light shining from the right side of the great hall adds warmth to the upcoming sunset glow. · 🕙16:00 Duanhong Bridge There are not many people walking on this road in the winter afternoon, a bit lonely and quiet. At this time, the sunlight is just right, making the little lion look spirited, and the red walls and yellow tiles behind it also come alive with vitality, which is just right to describe the most splendid sunshine of winter. · 🕙16:10 Eighteen Locust Trees The beauty of this road lies in the green lawn, a color that will never go out of style. At this moment (blue, green, red, yellow), all things under heaven meet again at this moment of sunset. 🌃Chasing the light, the scene is beautiful 🎆Just like when we first met

🏯 Forbidden City Time Travel, Emperor Experience Day Tour! The heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City, is not only a trace of history but also a treasure of culture. Walking among the red walls and golden tiles, it feels like traveling back to ancient times, brushing shoulders with emperors of the past. 😎 1️⃣ The magnificent halls inspire awe and respect; 2️⃣ The exquisite court paintings, the details are breathtaking; 3️⃣ The beauty of the royal gardens, every step reveals a unique view; 4️⃣ A collection of cultural relics and treasures, each with its own story; 5️⃣ Tourists in Hanfu add an ancient charm; 6️⃣ The historical anecdotes from the audio guide are lively and interesting. After a day's tour of the Forbidden City, I feel like I've become a time-traveling traveler. Here, history is no longer distant, and culture is within reach. Are you curious about the Forbidden City? Come and explore with me! 🔍