The high-speed train started at 10:00 in the morning, and we woke up at 6:30 to start tidying up. We set off at 8:00. This was our first long-distance trip as a family of three, and it was also my first time taking such a long train on a long journey. We were all quite excited. The scenery along the way is endless, and high-speed trains are really more interesting than airplanes. After crossing the Qinling Mountains and countless tunnels, it finally became clear that the land in the north is still different from Sichuan, with a flat terrain and a feeling of openness. This high-speed train stopped at many stations, took nearly 8 hours, and finally arrived in Beijing. As soon as we got off the car, an autumn rain greeted us, instantly feeling incredibly cool. Since we didn't find accommodation in advance, it was really troublesome to find one now,

We have always decided to find a hotel near Nanluogu Lane called Weiming Hotel Nanluogu Lane Branch

The location of the hotel is self-evident, and it is convenient to go anywhere, especially downstairs where you can stroll through the alleys that are well connected, and walk away from Houhai and Shichahai. Strongly recommend terrace rooms, they are super comfortable. The early alley is particularly quiet, suitable for taking children on a comfortable vacation. The waiter is particularly talented and warm

A highly recommended hotel, worth staying at.

Prepare a guide online early on, knowing the large number of people going to Badaling, and queue up for two hours to tour for five minutes. So, following the recommended route, take the Mu bus to Mutianyu. Book tickets online, and Mu Bus is divided into morning and evening classes. We didn't want to wake up early, so we made a reservation for 10:30. The tour guide asked us to gather at the subway entrance of Shaoyaoju at 10:50. In the morning, we had breakfast downstairs at the hotel and took the subway to the gathering place. There was still plenty of time. After more than an hour, we arrived at Mutianyu and the tour guide picked up the ticket. After various delays, it was almost two o'clock when we entered the scenic area and there was no lunch. Fortunately, we brought our self heating boxed lunch and took the cableway to the vicinity of the 14th beacon tower after finishing our meal, starting our journey as a hero. Let me talk about the cableway here. There are two lines operated by two cableway companies, with an up and down cost of 120 yuan, 100 yuan per side, and 50% off for children. The places we go to are also different. We take a box type cableway to Tower 14, while the other cableway is to Tower 6. You can take a slide down the mountain. Climbing the Great Wall is not as difficult as imagined, perhaps due to emotional reasons. I feel that it is easy to climb, especially my son, who jumps and jumps. The weather was nice that day. Although it was summer, the cool breeze was blowing on the Great Wall, and the sun would hide behind the clouds for a while without feeling too hot. However, climbing was indeed a physical activity. We bought two bottles of water from the Mu bus driver, but it was still not enough to drink. The mouth was dry and the tongue was dry, so we must make sure to prepare enough water. I was very excited to see the Great Wall for the first time, just like seeing the sea for the first time, finally coming from the screen to reality. The entire route of Mutianyu is relatively smooth. At the last two beacon towers, it starts to steep up. The hero slope is at the 20th beacon tower, which is also the highest point of the entire scenic area. Once we climb the 20th beacon tower, we are all heroes 😄。 At the 20th beacon tower, you are no longer allowed to move forward and have been stopped. However, if you insist on moving forward, it is not impossible. It is said that after climbing over the fence, you will walk a very steep section of the Wild Great Wall - the Arrow Chain Great Wall. Mutianyu is really a great experience, with very few people and mostly foreigners. You can take a photo with the Great Wall alone, and no one steals it. The last photo is of a carriage made by British Prime Minister Major

The Mu Bus itinerary is good. The Great Wall has ended and we will be transported to the Olympic Sports Park, where you can enjoy the night view of the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube. Various changing lights. There are many sports groups in the Olympic Sports Park, including those who dance, jump rope, and have dinner at the nearby food street, which is expensive and not delicious.

Tickets for the Forbidden City need to be booked two days in advance, with a daily limit of 80000 people. We didn't make any reservations, so we thought we couldn't enter on the first day. Fortunately, we found a website where we could book tickets for the next day. Hurry up and buy tickets, 60 for adults and 20 for children. Go through Tiananmen Square security check and enter the palace through Jinshui Bridge. We finished that day and there were a lot of people. If you want to go, it is recommended to go early. I have been in Beijing for two days and haven't seen the true face of Tiananmen Square yet. It's perfect to take photos at Tiananmen Square. The Forbidden City is not very interesting to my son, but I prefer it. Maybe I have watched too many palace drama dramas, which are really similar to those on TV. The high red walls and yellow tiles, entering through the Meridian Gate, take the central axis, Taihe Hall, Zhonghe Hall, Baohe Hall, and then go to the harem. Each palace has some collections and introductions. By the way, I suggest everyone rent a commentator for 20 yuan. Lunch will be served at the scenic area, and all set meals are priced at around 40 yuan per serving, with 15 drinks. I also specifically went to see the Yanxi Palace

After returning from the Forbidden City, I passed the Huguo Temple and bought some snacks, such as pea cake, Almond curd, and egg yolk cake. The taste was OK.

The subway in Beijing is well connected and quite convenient. We took the subway from the Great Barrier to the Summer Palace. The Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace is rippling with blue waves and towering ancient trees. It is very similar to the West Lake. It was built by Qianlong for his mother. It is not only beautiful, but also has many Buddhist temples. The tickets were booked on the first day and entered directly by scanning the QR code from the North Palace Gate, which is much faster than the Forbidden City. When buying tickets online, they were bundled with explanations, so the Summer Palace did not rent any explanations. Due to walking too much to the Great Wall and the Forbidden City a few days ago, my feet are still weak today. I only walked halfway through the Summer Palace and then left through the newly built gate. Before coming, my son saw a stone boat in a book in the Summer Palace and really wanted to see it, but I couldn't walk anymore. Unfortunately. It's said to be a three hour tour, but I may not be able to finish it in a day. Lunch is also available at the scenic area, priced at around 30 yuan per serving. Water is relatively expensive, costing 8 yuan per bottle.

Coming out of the newly built palace gate of the Summer Palace, we took the bus to Peking University. Unexpectedly, we passed the stop and got off the bus to ride the Mobike to Peking University. Entering school requires an appointment, and we couldn't make it. We had to take a check in at the entrance. The main entrance of Peking University is the west gate, and by the time we arrived, it was already crowded with people, many of whom were brought by parents. It seems that this is the goal that students across the country are striving for

Taking a bus from Peking University to Qianmen, I originally chose a bus to see the scenery of Beijing. The traffic was not as congested as I had imagined, but the distance was too far. I got off at Xizhimen and transferred to the subway halfway through the journey, which was indeed much faster 😀。 On the way, it started raining again. I came out of the subway and met the rainbow on the front door. It was so beautiful

How can you come to Beijing without eating roast duck? It is said that I will not go to Quanjude now, but to Siji Minfu. We arrived at Siji Minfu just in time for dinner. There were already many people waiting outside the door, but we will go back tomorrow. We are not willing to eat roast duck. Let's wait. There are more than 40 tables ahead, and walking a few steps to another Siji Minfu will also take some time to wait for the table. Hey, if you come, please take it easy. Let's wait. After nearly two hours, it was finally our turn. We ordered half a portion of roast duck, one portion of basil grilled meat, and a great snack (I can't remember what it was). In the end, the snack didn't come, so we didn't order it. The service at this newly established internet celebrity store is quite good, but the roast duck is just that. The skin is very crispy, dipped in white sugar, and it tastes like oil residue. Eating too much makes it a bit stuffy. There are quite a few small ingredients, we ordered two but didn't finish them all. Baylor's grilled meat is lamb, and I don't feel much of a unique flavor. The duck rack soup I gave was too spicy.

Walking from the Four Seasons Festival to the place of residence, passing through the Beijing area, it's quite nice to take a walk and stroll around

We have scheduled a high-speed train at 3 pm, and we can still take a stroll in the morning. We haven't seen the Great Hall of the People yet, so let's go there and take another look. Walking for ten minutes, the sun was quite strong and the wind was also quite strong. I didn't feel very hot, so I walked leisurely with my son. I had breakfast at a state-owned time-honored brand, with 32 mixed soy sauce noodles and 20 Goubuli noodles, which didn't suit our appetite. I also didn't try fried liver

On the way back, I bought Fried Squeak, Cream Fried Cake, Hawthorn Cake, Plum juice. I have no appetite for my husband and son

In the afternoon, I reluctantly left Beijing

This time I was a bit rushed and didn't go to many places, such as the Temple of Heaven, Wangfujing, Nanluogu Lane... I'm sorry to leave this as a reason for my next trip!
PS: You don't need to apply for a card when taking the bus. You can download the Beijing One Card directly. The bus is 50% off, and you have to swipe your card when getting on or off the bus in Beijing. Otherwise, you will deduct the cost of the entire journey without a discount. I was hit once