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...
The Real Star: Red Leaves Everywhere Let’s be honest—people come to Fragrant Hills in autumn for one reason: the leaves. And they’re worth every bit of the hype. From the moment we entered the park, bursts of red, gold, and orange surrounded us. The smoke trees (乌桕树)and maples (枫树) were blazing with color. This is one of those iconic Beijing things to do during fall. Elaine was completely absorbed in photographing the...
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