Few cities in the world have infinite charm like Beijing. Spacious avenues, splendid gatehouses, magnificent palaces, all seem to tell a distant and far-reaching historical story.
Zhu Qiang, glazed tiles, ancient trees with thousands of years, unknown past lives, immortal legends with thousands of years, and trendy fashion with grounded gas are all worth savoring.
When many people come to Beijing, they like to take a group of photos with a sense of time with the Zhumen Golden Hall in the Forbidden City as the background.
It is a very good way to record memories with photos. Old Beijing can really leave a unique journey memory.
However, after taking photos and doing these ten things in Beijing, you will definitely deepen your understanding of Beijing and make you love the city more.
Skating in Shichahai
Shichahai in summer is as flat as a mirror, weeping willows and lotus flowers are in full bloom, and winter is a natural skating rink.
Every year, after Shichahai freezes in winter, an ice rink, an ice car area and an ice skating area will be opened in front of Shichahai, which is convenient for all kinds of tourists and adds unique charm to Shichahai Scenic Area.
Shichahai skating rink is generally open around Christmas every year, and it is divided into children's paradise area, professional speed skating area and roller skating area. There are also many recreational projects such as ice carts, ice bicycles and ice slides, which can be driven for half a day.
Take a rickshaw to visit the hutong.
Rickshaw is a landscape in Beijing Hutong.
I have to do this little thing to visit the hutongs in Beijing. Hutong not only has the life of old Beijing, but also hides the time culture of old Beijing.
Most rickshaws in Beijing Hutong are locals, full of Beijing dialect quips. The origin of the names of those hutongs and whose house is their former residence are all familiar to them since childhood. Let me tell you clearly.
Take a dip in Gubei Great Wall Hot Spring.
This is a warm winter at the foot of the Great Wall, bid farewell to the cold and dryness, bid farewell to the hustle and bustle, and find a warm place in Gubei Water Town.
Spend a relaxing holiday in the smell of hot springs.
Outdoor wind Lv Chi, feel the care of nature, overlook the Great Wall in hot springs, have tea and chat, and enjoy the beauty of this winter.
Pray for the first month
In the traditional customs of our country, especially during the Spring Festival and the first and fifteenth days of the lunar calendar, many people will go to temples to worship Buddha, seeking to eliminate obstacles and disasters, increase happiness and express their good expectations for life.
"Male harmony, female red snail" is a popular saying, which means that it is best for men to pray at Yonghe Palace and for women to pray at Hongluo Temple.
But whether it is useful or not, what we really want is an emotional expression, just say goodbye with good wishes.
Draw a colored clay sculpture of a prostitute.
Male prostitutes have always occupied an important position in the hearts of Beijing people, bearing the most precious memories of many people's childhood.
In the eyes of Beijingers, male prostitutes are the patron saint of peace. It is auspicious and festive, and it places all people's good expectations for life.
In 2009, clay sculptures of male prostitutes were also included in the intangible cultural heritage list of Beijing. It is a good blessing to draw a clay sculpture of a prostitute for the children at home.
Go to Deyun Society, eat melon seeds and listen to crosstalk.
I don't know when, cross talk has been equated with Deyun Society. This group of grandfathers also gained the love of thousands of fans bit by bit.
Tianqiao, Sanlitun, Guangde Building, Sanqingyuan, Xinjiekou and Huguang Guild Hall all have the theaters of Deyun Society.
It is a very grounded pastime to come to Beijing to listen to a cross talk of Deyun Society, ridicule each other and condense street customs on a stage.
Go to Laoshe Teahouse and enjoy music with a big bowl of tea.
If you don't visit the teahouse in Beijing, you will lose money.
Laoshe Teahouse, named after Mr. Laoshe, is antique and full of Beijing flavor.
You can not only enjoy tea, but also enjoy the wonderful performances of folk art and drama celebrities. At the same time, you can taste famous tea, court food and seasonal Beijing snacks.
Listen to a Beijing-style drama.
Being in the cultural capital, it is a pity not to listen to a Beijing opera.
It doesn't matter if you don't understand Beijing Opera in Beijing. Life and death dress up as a stop on the stage, pure Beijing dialect rings, and the power of national quintessence rises.
As for the choice of location, Chang 'an Grand Theater is a well-known time-honored theater. In addition, Huguang Guild Hall and Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre under the National Peking Opera Theatre are also worth visiting.
Taste traditional Beijing cuisine.
When it comes to Beijing cuisine, you really don't want to have too many choices. A bowl of salty Zhajiang Noodles, fat but not greasy roast duck, soft and sweet snowballs, fried liver, braised pork and Zhen cake ... are all famous.
Niujie, Houhai, Beixinqiao, Huguo Temple and many old hutongs also contain many famous old shops and authentic Beijing cuisine.
There is also a legendary traditional snack in old Beijing, inby's pickles with bean juice, which has the functions of nourishing stomach, detoxifying and clearing fire. However, the taste of soybean juice is very strange, and the taste is not acceptable to everyone.
No matter where you travel, there are several experiences that must be completed before you can go to glad you came.
Beijing is the same, the Great Wall is the backbone, the imperial city is the inside story, hutong is the theme, and food is life.
Exquisite, classical, rough, fashionable and full of amorous feelings, you should feel it carefully when you come.