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Come to Beijing in early autumn, don't miss the Hutong Walk!  Not only beautiful, but also runs through Beijing's history and modernity, a super unique experience! It's perfect for a person to walk around for an afternoon! My route is 😗 ▶️Gulou—▶️Beiluoguxiang—▶️Shichahai—▶️Dongjiaominxiang  This route is the essence of Beijing's Hutong culture🧐 Under the subway Gulou Street, don't miss the punch-in at Gulou East Street, it's very Beijing-flavored!  Compared with Nanluoguxiang, Beiluoguxiang is more peaceful and suitable for a leisurely walk. Shichahai is the only open scenic spot with open water in the inner city of Beijing. The boat ride in autumn is beautiful! You can also come to skate in winter!  Dongjiaominxiang is the longest Hutong in Beijing. There are many Western buildings along the way, which is suitable for quietly feeling the history😭 ❤️tips❤️  - The whole journey is about 5km. Wear comfortable shoes, and the sun in Beijing may be very strong, remember to take sunscreen. -There are many photographers on Gulou Street. If you go out alone, you don’t have to worry about no one taking photos📸 - There are many specialty coffees along the way☕, I have sorted them out and put them in Figure 3, 🉑 Save it! - Yandaixie Street is right next to the Gulou, and there are many places selling small items inside, so it’s a good place to go shopping!
Dali is a city that makes people yearn for it. It has magnificent natural scenery and unique Bai culture. As a photography enthusiast, I am deeply attracted by the beauty of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. **The water quality of Erhai Lake is crystal clear.**  It is the most pleasant enjoyment to take a boat tour and enjoy the lake and mountains. The ancient city of Dali is well preserved, and the Bai dwellings, the reflections of the three towers, the wind, flowers, snow and moon and other attractions have their own characteristics. **The three towers of Chongsheng Temple are the landmark buildings of Dali. The thousand-year-old towers have witnessed the historical changes of Dali**. The Bai architecture and tie-dyeing craftsmanship of Xizhou Ancient Town show the unique charm of Bai culture. **Dali's food is also not to be missed. Rushan, Baba fish, bait blocks, etc. are all authentic Bai delicacies. Dali, a city that makes people linger.**
 "There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below", Hangzhou has a long-standing reputation. As a railway travel enthusiast, I took the high-speed rail to Hangzhou, and my first stop was of course the world-famous West Lake.  The ten scenic spots of West Lake each have their own merits, such as Broken Bridge and Residual Snow, Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake, and Sunset over Leifeng Pagoda, which are all unforgettable. Stroll along the Su Causeway, enjoy the scenery of lakes and mountains, and feel the humanistic atmosphere left by the Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo.  The ancient temple of Lingyin Temple and the grotto statues of Feilai Peak show the profound Buddhist culture of Hangzhou. West Lake Longjing tea is a specialty of Hangzhou. Taste a cup of authentic Longjing in Meijiawu and feel the artistic conception of "the breeze and the bright moon are priceless, and the nearby water and distant mountains are all affectionate". Hangzhou, a city that makes people yearn for.
1 hour self-driving trip in Nanjing, fun and non-sunny dreamy jungle rafting‼ ️ 🌿Rafting is the way to go in summer! So far, I have found the most interesting jungle rafting around Nanjing‼ ️  🌿Children with a height of 1 meter can play, it is simply a happy hometown for summer strolls around Nanjing~ · 🌿I have been to Maoshan Forest World twice, 🌸check in Monet Garden in spring, 🏖️rafting and playing in the water in summer, this guide to Maoshan Forest World can be used as a reference~  ✔️About transportation: ▫️1 hour self-driving trip in Nanjing, there is a parking lot, 💰5r/time ▫️There is a shuttle train in the scenic area, and each scenic spot has a stop ,🚉You can take it at any time ▫️Electric cars can be rented in the scenic area, which can accommodate a family of three ▫️If you walk, each attraction is about 5-10 minutes away  ✔️Travel route▼ Scenic area entrance➠Jungle rafting➠Cute pet park➠➠Hi heartbeat park➠Green grassland➠Magic black forest➠Swan Lake · ✔️Must-check-in items for summer travel: 1⃣️Jungle rafting This time I came to Maoshan Forest World mainly to play rafting! Compared with other rafting, this place is really suitable for summer vacation. ✔️The whole journey is covered by forests, not hot or sunny ✔️Clear mountain spring water, even if the whole body is wet, it doesn’t feel dirty or itchy ✔️The total length is 1.5km, and there are many interesting levels, including water-spraying elephants, water curtain caves, etc. The water flow is not fast, suitable for playing with children. Leo was very excited and we brushed it twice! ✔️After playing, there is a shower room next to the ticket gate where you can take a shower and change clothes. ❌Tips for playing: ▫️Jungle rafting ends at 16:00 ▫️You can bring your own raincoat, but I don’t think it’s necessary at all. There are a lot of splashes and it will splash all over your body. In addition, it will dry quickly in the sun in this weather ▫️You need to bring your own bath towel and change of clothes ▫️There are lockers at the ticket gate to store things ▫️Water guns and waterproof bags for water machines can be brought by yourself, or you can buy them on site · 2⃣️Cute Pet Park After rafting, you can go to the Cute Pet Park, where there are ostriches, alpacas, etc., and children can interact~ · 3⃣️Hi Heartbeat Park High Altitude Four Items ▫️Glass slide is also a water play project. Children over 1 meter tall can play. The whole process is not exciting, but it is interesting and can be played repeatedly~ ▫️Skywalk, glass plank road, cliff swing, these three are suitable for adults to play, those who like excitement can rush‼ ️ · 4⃣️Green Grassland ▫️Rainbow Slide’s extreme grass skiing is free to play ▫️If you want to take your kids out for a walk, there are go-karts and bouncing clouds ▫️Forest Camping Valley, a 60,000 square meter lawn where you can have fun · 5⃣️Magic Black Forest Giant cats are here! There are two huge whales next to them! A dreamy and hardcore scene, knock out the movie! Going deeper, it is the children's play area. · 6️⃣If you have time, you can also go to the forest to see the deer and feed the deer~
You must not miss the Yanjiang West Road in Guangzhou City Walk🦌Here are not only classical European-style buildings🏠, but also the bustling night view of the Pearl River and CBD Route🗺️ - ✅Route Recommendation Sacred Heart Cathedral➟Shamian Island➟Yongqingfang➟Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street➟Xihua Road (Food Street)➟Dafo Temple (Night View)➟Guangzhou Tower ✔All the above attractions are free0⃣Really suitable for weekend trips - 1st⃣Stop: Sacred Heart Cathedral After entering the church, I was deeply attracted by the colorful light and shadow reflected by the stained glass in the room. I can sit in the church and feel the tranquility in front of me 🎈Address: No. 56, Jiubuqian, Yuexiu District 🚇Transportation: Exit B of Yide Road Station, Metro Line 6 . Stop 2⃣: Shamian Island  European-style buildings, full of exotic style, a photo spot, each building has a unique style, a good place for a walk 🎈Address: No. 53-54, Shamian North Street, Liwan District 🚇Transportation: Exit F of Huangsha Station, Metro Line 6 . Stop 3⃣: Yongqingfang Being in Yongqingfang, you can feel the collision of new and old cultures. The Moon Bridge is a must-visit. The bridge lights up at 7pm, so be sure to pay attention to the time when taking photos. 🎈Address: No. 99, Enning Road, Liwan District 🚇Transportation: Exit B of Huangsha Station, Line 6 . 4th⃣Stop: Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street There are many clothes and jewelry. You need to compare prices and bargain. Some cannot be tried on. There are also snacks. You can eat while shopping 🎈Address: Guangyali, Xiajiu Road, Liwan District 🚇Transportation: Exit A of Changshou Road Station, Metro Line 1 . 5th⃣Stop: Xihua Road This is a food street with many delicious restaurants! Sanbao Laohe, eat the beef tendon as early as possible, the main selling point is cheap ~ Yingjie fresh milk/buffalo milk, double skin milk, there are many people queuing Yong 🎈Address: No. 183, Xihua Road, Liwan District 🚇Transportation: Start from Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street - walk to Hualin Temple E (take Line 8 to Jiejiaoxin direction) - arrive at Rainbow Bridge Exit A . 6️⃣Station: Dafo Ancient Temple  There are strange kapok trees, which are very good for taking photos. It is a real version of Spirited Away. There are monks chanting Buddhist scriptures. You can go in and visit. The lighting is very atmospheric at night 🎈Address: No. 21, Huixin Street, Yuexiu District 🚇Transportation: Metro Line 2, Park Front Exit D . 7️⃣Station: Guangzhou Tower Guangzhou's iconic landmark, the famous "small waist" ~ It is not recommended to go to the top of the tower, it is unnecessary and expensive! You can go to Haixin Bridge (make an appointment in advance) to take a full picture of the Guangzhou Tower! 🎈Address: No. 222, Yuejiang West Road, Haizhu District 🚇Transportation: Metro APM Haixinsha Station Exit A -
I took a photo of the real version of "Floating Light and Leaping Gold" in Suzhou Garden! · Arch, flower window, white wall, bamboo shadow At dusk The sun shines through the bamboo leaves on the wall  Floating light and leaping gold, still shadow sinking into the jade, who can not love this atmosphere I have to sigh: the aesthetics of our ancestors is amazing! You can always believe in the Chinese romance of Suzhou Garden! · 📍Art Garden 📱Beautiful framed view, red maple, yellow leaves, green trees, rockery, freeze the four seasons with white arches. 📍Net Master Garden 📱White walls and reflections are the center here! The bamboo in the garden is combined with various window views, and the atmosphere is full! 📍Tiger Hill 📱I went for the framed view of Jianchi. I didn't expect Yanghejian to be a pleasant surprise, and the reflection of the autumn scenery on the water is amazing. 📍Huanxiu Villa 📱The maple trees in the garden have turned completely red🍁, but they are not growing well this year. It is said that they are sick. · ⏰Photography time Be sure to choose a sunny☀️day. You can take beautiful photos from 2:00-4:30 pm.
Taipei is a vibrant city with modern architecture and traditional cultural heritage. As a backpacker, I particularly like Taipei's convenient transportation and rich food. Taipei 101 was once the tallest building in the world. You can overlook the entire city of Taipei from the observation deck. The National Palace Museum has a large collection of precious Chinese cultural relics and is an important place to understand **Chinese history and culture**.  Ximending is a paradise for young people, with a variety of fashionable shops and food. Night market culture is a feature of Taipei. Shilin Night Market and Raohe Street Night Market are good places to taste snacks. Taipei's cafes and bookstores are also very distinctive, where you can feel the literary side of Taipei people. **Taipei, a city that makes people linger**.
After walking 100,000 steps🚶, I finally sorted out the Beijing Hutong Citywalk route‼ ️ Beijing's Hutongs are mainly divided into these four areas, 1️⃣ Wudaoying, Beiluo, Nanluo Ancient Alley in the north, 2️⃣ Dongsi and Beixinqiao in the east, 3️⃣ Baita Temple Xisi in the west, 4️⃣ Qianmen, Yangmeizhuxie Street in the south, etc. These are all classic and fun routes in Beijing. Go and see the red-walled and green-tiled ancient buildings in Beijing, and feel the Beijing atmosphere in the old alleys. There are also many niche literary and creative shops and cafes along the way☕️  Route 1: Beijing Classic Hutong Citywalk Route 🚇Transportation location: Lama Temple subway station 🚶Detailed route: Ditan Park➡️ Lama Temple➡️ Wudaoying Hutong➡️ Imperial College➡️ Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum➡️ Beiluoguxiang➡️ Yanxidai Street➡️ Drum Tower➡️ Bell Tower➡️ Shichahai➡️ Houhai Route features: There are famous historical ancient buildings with red walls and green tiles, Wudaoying Hutong ... Ying and Beiluo Ancient Alley are small literary alleys worth visiting, as well as the Orange Sea Sunset in Shichahai 🌅 and the folk music bar in Houhai 🍹  Route 2: Experience the commercial streets of old Beijing 🚇Transportation location: Exit D of Dongsi Subway Station 🚶Detailed route: Mochaqi Home Market➡️Paper Sound Bookstore➡️Honghua Dim Sum Bureau➡️Beijing Longfu Temple➡️Cool Music Records➡️Fu Geer➡️Wu Wen Xi Dong➡️Daoxiang Village Store 0➡️Red Star Qianjin➡️Douwo➡️Guozijian & Lama Temple Route features: various inherited old shops and some boutique creative design shops, Beixinqiao also has many Beijing specialty snacks and delicacies  Route 3: Cultural Treasure Route 🚇Location and Transportation: Exit B of Fuchengmen Subway Station 🚶Detailed Route: Exit B of Fuchengmen Subway Station➡️Beijing Luxun Museum➡️Miaoying White Pagoda Temple➡️Temple of the Emperors of All Dynasties➡️Guangji Temple➡️Zhengyang Bookstore➡️Red House Public Library➡️Xishiku Church Route Features: Whether it is the White Pagoda Temple, the Temple of the Emperors or the Wansong Old Man Tower, each place has a historical story. The hutongs around Baita Temple are also very good to visit  Route 4: Small literary hutongs & Western-style buildings 🚇Location and transportation: Exit A of Zhushikou Subway Station 🚶Detailed route: Exit A of Zhushikou Subway Station➡️Qianmen Street➡️Dashilan➡️Yingtao Street➡️Yangmeizhu Street➡️Beijing Fang➡️Qianmen➡️Xianyukou Street➡️Sanlihe Park➡️Dongjiaominxiang➡️Chongwenmen Subway Station Route features: It is very close to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, suitable for a one-day tour. Yangmeizhu Street is a small literary hutong that cannot be missed, and Dongjiaominxiang Street is very suitable for taking pictures📷.  The above four routes are worth exploring in person. If you only have one day, you can choose to visit the first route. I believe that after visiting these four routes, you will definitely have a new understanding of Beijing‼ ️ 