Jingshan Park: An Insider’s Guide to Beijing’s Best View
Of all the grand sights in Beijing, a simple hill offers the most profound view. We’re talking about Jingshan Park. It’s a place our guides at Travel China With Me visit constantly. Yet,…
Jinshanling Great Wall: The Ultimate Guide to China’s Most Photogenic Great Wall Section
Standing atop the ancient watchtowers of Jinshanling Great Wall, you’ll witness China’s most spectacular fusion of history and natural beauty. This remarkable section offers what many consider the perfect Great Wall experience –…
Simatai Great Wall: The Most Authentic Great Wall Experience
Standing atop the steep ridges of Simatai Great Wall, you witness history in its most authentic form. Unlike heavily restored sections, Simatai Great Wall is the only section of the Great Wall of…
Mutianyu Great Wall: The Ultimate Guide to China’s Most Beautiful Section
Standing majestically 73 kilometers northeast of Beijing, Mutianyu Great Wall represents one of China’s most spectacular and well-preserved sections of the ancient fortification. Unlike the crowded Badaling section, Mutianyu offers visitors an authentic…
Tiananmen Square Flag Rising Ceremony
The Tiananmen Square flag rising ceremony stands as one of Beijing’s most powerful and moving experiences. As the first rays of sunlight illuminate China’s heart, the national flag ascends against the backdrop of…
Yuanmingyuan: China’s Lost Imperial Paradise
Beijing hides a treasure most tourists miss: Yuanmingyuan (圆明园). Once China’s most splendid palace, it now stands in ruins—a silent witness to history’s twists. Bigger than the Forbidden City and blending East-West styles,…
Chengde Mountain Resort
Nestled in the heart of Hebei Province, just a few hours from Beijing, lies a treasure trove of Chinese history and natural beauty. The Chengde Mountain Resort, once a private retreat for Qing…
Gubei Water Town
Gubei Water Town, located near the famous Simatai Great Wall, is a picturesque town that brings together ancient Chinese architecture, serene waterways, and beautiful landscapes. It provides travelers with a unique glimpse into…
Liulichang – Colored Glaze Factory Culture Street
If you have a favor with curios, calligraphy, painting or other artwork in China, Colored Glaze Factory (Liulichang in Chinese) Street is a must when you travel in Beijing. The old Colored Glaze…
Guozijian – Beijing Imperial Academy
Beijing Imperial Academy (Guozijian in Chinese), also translated as Beijing Imperial College, was first established in 1306. It served as the supreme administrative headquarters for the organization of education and the highest seat…
Badaling Great Wall
When you think of China, the Great Wall immediately comes to mind. Among all sections, the Badaling Great Wall stands as the most visited and accessible portion of this ancient marvel. Located just…
Beijing Hutong
People say that the real culture of Beijing is “the culture of hutong” and “the culture of courtyard”. How true that is. Often, they attract tourists from home and abroad rather than the…
