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Admiring the Red Walls and Golden Tiles: The Imperial Ancestral Temple (Part 18 of the Ming and Qing Palaces)
Admiring the Red Walls and Golden Tiles: The Imperial Ancestral Temple (Part 18 of the Ming and Qing Palaces)
The layout of the Ming Dynasty imperial palace followed the Zhou ritual of 'Five Gates and Three Courts.' These gates and courts all lay along the central axis, but Zhou rites also prescribed the arrangement of left and right facilities, such as 'Left Kitchen, Right Bathhouse.'
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Beijing Guide ~ Exploring Life and Art — A Pilgrimage to the Imperial Capital and Discovering the Beauty of the Ancient City
Beijing Guide ~ Exploring Life and Art — A Pilgrimage to the Imperial Capital and Discovering the Beauty of the Ancient City
When I think of Beijing, the first image that springs to mind is xiangsheng (crosstalk) — old-timers in long gowns, riffing with self-deprecating wit in that unmistakably smooth Beijing drawl.
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Feel the Quintessential Dongcheng in the Hutongs, See the Best of Beijing in Dongcheng
Feel the Quintessential Dongcheng in the Hutongs, See the Best of Beijing in Dongcheng
The pleasing Beijing dialect, the hard-to-swallow douzhir, the dense network of hutongs, and the serene siheyuan courtyards hidden behind hutong walls...
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Family Getaway Near Beijing: Yanqing Club Med Joyview – A Kids' Paradise
Family Getaway Near Beijing: Yanqing Club Med Joyview – A Kids' Paradise
This Children's Day, my bestie and I took our families—four adults and two kids—on a three-day, two-night stay at Club Med Joyview Beijing Yanqing.
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Recommended Stay | Xianglin Inn, Huairou: A Cool Summer Amidst Manchu Culture
Recommended Stay | Xianglin Inn, Huairou: A Cool Summer Amidst Manchu Culture
Recommended Stay | Huairou Xianglin Inn: A Cool Summer Amid Manchu Charm. Beijing’s scorching summer has us longing for a secret, cool getaway…
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National Day & Mid-Autumn Long Holiday: Highly Recommended Hidden, Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages Near Beijing
National Day & Mid-Autumn Long Holiday: Highly Recommended Hidden, Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages Near Beijing
Mr. Lao She once said that around Mid-Autumn is the most beautiful time in Beijing. This year, the Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays total 8 days, perfect for going out to fully appreciate autumn.
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Red, Red, Red! This Autumn, It’s Utterly Red!
Red, Red, Red! This Autumn, It’s Utterly Red!
While the south still keeps green as its base tone, the north has already splashed its brush freely, painting autumn in full splendor. Through this holiday trip
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You Can Drop Off the Kids and Enjoy a Sea of Cosmos Blooms – This Beijing Family Resort Is a Major Hit!
You Can Drop Off the Kids and Enjoy a Sea of Cosmos Blooms – This Beijing Family Resort Is a Major Hit!
This family resort lies in Beijing's Yanqing district, just over an hour's drive from the city center – the distance is just right.
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Hebei’s Seven-Color Forest: A 4-Hour Drive from Beijing into Its Most Beautiful Season
Hebei’s Seven-Color Forest: A 4-Hour Drive from Beijing into Its Most Beautiful Season
Photos & Text | Mu Chengzi. Bashang, long a popular summer grassland escape, but few know that the Bashang Grassland in autumn is
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November: A Must-Visit Month for Beijing
November: A Must-Visit Month for Beijing
Of all seasons, I’m most enchanted by autumn. So many cities boast a strong autumn atmosphere, yet none captivates me like Beijing in the fall. Everyone should experience Beijing in autumn at least once.
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Ancient Town, Great Wall, Hot Springs & Cuisine: Savoring Slow Autumn Days in Gubei Water Town
Ancient Town, Great Wall, Hot Springs & Cuisine: Savoring Slow Autumn Days in Gubei Water Town
In late autumn, Beijing transforms into the Peiping of Lao She's literary world, and at that moment, Gubei Water Town at the foot of the Simatai Great Wall begins to change its hues.
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What It's Like to Ride a 500,000-Yuan Horse in a Town with 8,000 Horses Near Beijing
What It's Like to Ride a 500,000-Yuan Horse in a Town with 8,000 Horses Near Beijing
Draw a circle around Beijing, a classic grassland becomes a playground. In August's humid Beijing heat, I wanted to take Xiaoxiao for a cool escape, just 300 km...
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Majestic Badaling vs. Enchanting Summer Palace: A Day Trip to Tick Off Two World Heritage Sites
Majestic Badaling vs. Enchanting Summer Palace: A Day Trip to Tick Off Two World Heritage Sites
Speaking of World Cultural Heritage sites, do you have any impression? Beijing currently has 7. Apart from our familiar Forbidden City and Great Wall, there
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Dora’s Amazing Trip: The Imperial Capital
Dora’s Amazing Trip: The Imperial Capital
This summer, Dora went to Beijing for a summer camp, reluctantly bringing along her mom and dad as tag-alongs. Dora sweated buckets at the Temple of Heaven, struck poses for the camera, while Mom and Dad just ate, slept, and played—a bit embarrassing to admit.
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Beijing’s Best Family Camping Destination: Two Days and One Night to Enjoy the Picturesque Miyun Scenery
Beijing’s Best Family Camping Destination: Two Days and One Night to Enjoy the Picturesque Miyun Scenery
Text & photos by Mu Chengzi. Every weekend and holiday, taking the kids out is definitely the biggest headache for parents. Choosing the right hotel away from home...
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Embark on a Beijing Discovery Journey at The Ritz-Carlton
Embark on a Beijing Discovery Journey at The Ritz-Carlton
On my first spring trip to Beijing, I was filled with thoughts; after the New Year, red lanterns still hung in the streets, and as night fell, the bright lights…
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Early Autumn in Beiping ~ Hutongs
Early Autumn in Beiping ~ Hutongs
Tired from walking, find a shabby old place next to a market, but with authentic French or Italian food. Push open the door and it's all foreigners – this...
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A Fun and Educational Day Trip to Badaling and the Summer Palace with Kids
A Fun and Educational Day Trip to Badaling and the Summer Palace with Kids
After a family meeting, parents and the little one all voted for Beijing, so Beijing became the top choice, and that's how this Badaling and Summer Palace day trip came about.
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A Perfect Family Getaway Near Beijing: Hot Spring Town in a Fairy Tale Forest
A Perfect Family Getaway Near Beijing: Hot Spring Town in a Fairy Tale Forest
In the lush green of May, go find a tranquil forest! This is the poetic dwelling for a weekend escape. From the city, drive to...
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Snowy Yuanmingyuan vs Summer Palace
Snowy Yuanmingyuan vs Summer Palace
Yuanmingyuan is located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing, adjacent to the Summer Palace. Comprising Yuanmingyuan, Changchun Garden, and Wanchun Garden, it is also
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