Photo caption: “Elaine and Daddy (Travelpapa) bringing along our travel buddies—Panda in a Beijing jacket and our blog’s penguin mascot—as we explore the best of Beijing after China’s Golden Week!” Elaine and I went to Beijing just after the China Golden Week, during the crisp and colorful season of October—a perfect time for a holiday in […]
If there’s one place near Beijing Capital, the vibrant heart of the nation, that truly captures the magic of autumn, it’s Fragrant Hills—known in Chinese as 香山 (Xiāngshān). Located just 20 kilometers from the city center and easily accessible from Beijing China Airport, this historic hillside retreat offers one of the most spectacular autumn landscapes in all of China.
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), a UNESCO World Heritage Site since
Walking With Emperors: A Father-Daughter Day at Beijing’s Forbidden City 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
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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
Exploring the Living Heritage of Siheyuan Courtyard Homes with Elaine and a Penguin Plushie If you ever find yourself wandering down the narrow, winding alleyways of Beijing (北京 Běijīng), you might just stumble upon a secret hidden behind gray brick walls and red-painted gates—a traditional Hutong (胡同 hú tòng) and its heart, the Siheyuan (四合院 sì hé yuàn).
Before our trip to Beijing China, Elaine and I had read countless books and timelines about emperors, dynasties, and walls that could be seen from space. But let me tell you—no photo or documentary ever quite prepares you for the moment you actually walk along the Great Wall of China. Especially not when you’re climbing
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