Beijing "went to a romantic engagement with the Chinese people". The clear love is only for China. Today, I will introduce some attractions of the Beijing must punch card to you. First, Tiananmen Square, located in East Chang'an Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, is the largest city square in the world. It is 880 meters long from north to south, 500 meters wide from east to west, and covers an area of 440000 square meters. Tiananmen Square has a central axis and symmetrical wings, capable of accommodating a grand gathering of one million people. In the square, along the central axis of Beijing from north to south, stand the national flag pole, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, and the Zhengyangmen City Tower. The tourism volume of Tiananmen Square is relatively high all year round, and the people love to watch the flag raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square. Among them, more than 300000 people came to watch the flag raising ceremony during the National Day holiday in 2023. In 1986, Tiananmen Square was rated as one of the "Sixteen Sceneries of Beijing", and the landscape name was "Tiananliri". Second, the Great Hall of the People, as the first of the "Ten Buildings" in the 10th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, is an important place for the people to discuss the country's interests and the country to hold foreign affairs activities. It is the place where the National People's Congress, the highest organ of state power, holds meetings, and the office of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. It is an important place for the Party, the state, and various people's organizations to hold political activities, as well as a place for Chinese Party and state leaders and the people to hold political, diplomatic, and cultural activities. The National People's Congress, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the five-year National Congress of the CPC held in the Great Hall of the People are also held here
III. Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
The Chairman Mao Memorial Hall was built to commemorate the founding leader * * * and is located in Tiananmen Square, south of the Monument to the People's Heroes, on the site of the former Zhonghua Gate. On November 24, 1976, in accordance with the resolution of the Central Committee of the CPC, the foundation laying ceremony of Chairman Mao Memorial Hall was held in Tiananmen Square
4.Palace Museum
The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and a symbol and emblem of ancient China. These magnificent architectural complexes can be divided into two main parts: the "Outer Court" and the "Inner Court". Taking Qianqing Gate as the boundary, the area south of Qianqing Gate is the outer court, where the emperor handles political affairs, while the area north of Qianqing Gate is the inner court, where the imperial concubines reside and are the living quarters of the emperor's family
Fifth, the Prince Gong's Mansion
The largest royal mansion in the Qing Dynasty, which served as the residence of Heshen and Yonglin successively. In 1851, Gongqin Wang Yixin became the owner of the mansion, which gave rise to the name Gongwang Mansion. The Prince Gong's Mansion has gone through the historical process of the Qing Dynasty's rise and fall, carrying extremely rich historical and cultural information, hence the saying 'one Prince Gong's Mansion, half of the Qing Dynasty's history'
Sixth, Qianmen Street
Look at Beijing's old brands, take a ride on the Qianmen Dangdang car, stroll around Beijing's Dashilan, taste fresh Beijing snacks, and then stroll to the "Beijing Fang" check-in spot for Beijing's internet celebrities and take photos
7. Badaling Great Wall
Climbing the Great Wall, being a hero, feeling the heroic temperament of one man holding the pass and ten thousand men unable to open it. The Badaling Great Wall is an important component of the great ancient Chinese defense project, the Great Wall of China, and a pass of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. The Badaling Great Wall is an important outpost of Juyong Pass, formerly known as "the danger of Juyong is not at the pass, but at Badaling"
8. Olympic Park
A public activity center for citizens that integrates sports competitions, conferences and exhibitions, cultural entertainment, and leisure shopping, with open space, surrounded by green spaces, beautiful environment, and multi-functional services
9. Summer Palace
The Summer Palace was originally the imperial palace and garden of the Qing Dynasty, also known as the Qingyi Garden. Based on Kunming Lake and Wanshou Mountain, it was built according to the design techniques of Jiangnan gardens. It is a large-scale, well preserved royal garden with beautiful scenery and many precious cultural relics. It is known as the "Royal Garden Museum"
Ten, the Temple of Heaven
was a dedicated altar for emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to worship the heavens, pray for rain, and pray for a bountiful harvest. It is the largest and most perfect ancient temple complex for worshiping the heavens in the world.
When it comes to Beijing's specialty cuisine, Beijing roast duck immediately comes to mind. However, there are many famous local snacks in Beijing
1. Beijing roast duck
Roast duck is a famous Beijing dish with worldwide reputation, originating from the Southern and Northern Dynasties period in China. The book "Shi Zhen Lu" already records roasted duck, which was a famous dish in the palace at that time. The ingredients used are high-quality meat ducks, roasted over charcoal with fruit wood. The color is rosy, and the meat is fat but not greasy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Beijing roast duck is divided into two major schools, and the most famous roast duck restaurant in Beijing is also a representative of both schools. It is known as the "delicious food of the world" for its bright red color, tender meat, mellow taste, and fat but not greasy characteristics
2. fermented sour milk made from ground mung bean wow gold
is a unique traditional snack in old Beijing, which has a history of 300 years according to written records. Fermented sour milk made from ground mung bean wow gold is made from mung beans by fermenting the residual residue after the starch is filtered out to make noodles and other foods. It has the effects of nourishing the stomach, detoxifying and clearing fire. Fermented sour milk made from ground mung bean wow gold has a long history. It is said that fermented sour milk made from ground mung bean wow gold was popular in Beijing as early as the Liao and Song Dynasties. It was during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty that Douzhi became a palace drink. Fermented sour milk made from ground mung bean wow gold was originally the favorite of ordinary people in Beijing. Later, it was introduced into the palace due to the Emperor Qianlong and became a palace drink. Fermented sour milk made from ground mung bean wow gold was selected as one of the top ten snacks in China
3. Old Beijing Zhajiangmian
<173. This is a classic Beijing noodle dish. After the noodles are cooked, they are topped with a sauce made by stir frying yellow sauce, chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic. This sauce has a salty and slightly spicy flavor, which, when paired with noodles, presents a unique taste
4. Braised and Burnt
Braised and Burnt is a traditional specialty snack in Beijing, originating from Nanheng Street in the south of the city. It is said that during the reign of Emperor Guangxu, due to the high price of Su made meat cooked with pork belly, people used pig head meat and pig water as substitutes. Through the dissemination of folk cooking masters, over time, braised dishes were created. This is a combination breakfast that includes braised and grilled dishes. The combination of braised flavor and crispy fire flavor creates a unique taste
5,Old Beijing Lvdagur (Glutinous Rice Rolls with Sweet Bean Flour)
Lvdagur (Glutinous Rice Rolls with Sweet Bean Flour) is one of the traditional snacks of old Beijing and Tianjin Wei, also known as Doumian Cake, originated in northeast China, called Lvdagur (Glutinous Rice Rolls with Sweet Bean Flour) in Beijing, and one of the ancient varieties of Beijing snacks. The finished product has distinct colors of yellow, white, and red, which are really beautiful. It is named "Lvdagur (Glutinous Rice Rolls with Sweet Bean Flour)" because the soybean flour sprinkled in the final production process is like the waves of loess raised by wild donkeys in the suburbs of old Beijing. The outer layer of the prepared "Lvdagur (Glutinous Rice Rolls with Sweet Bean Flour)" is covered with bean flour, which is golden yellow. The bean flavor filling is sweet, soft and distinctive. The bean filling melts immediately in the mouth and tastes sweet in the heart. After the soybean flour is put into the mouth, it can not be chewed. It is a traditional snack suitable for all ages
6. Jiaoquan
Jiaoquan is a traditional specialty snack in old Beijing, one of the thirteen unique snacks in old Beijing. It has a deep yellow color, a bracelet like shape, a crispy aroma, and a unique flavorThis is a traditional fried noodle Dim sum, with a crispy crust wrapped around a soft interior. Suitable as a snack for breakfast or afternoon tea<202. One of the common breakfast options in Beijing, with a history of over 300 years, was originally a Tongzhou snack and later spread to Beijing, becoming a Beijing snack. Sweet and mellow, sweet and non stick, suitable for elderly people to consume. The color of the cake is light yellow, the outer skin is crispy, the inner flesh has distinct layers, and the texture is smooth and chewy. Among them, Dashunzhai Sugar Burning is quite famous
8. Old Beijing Baodu
Old Beijing Baodu is a famous traditional snack in Tianjin and Beijing, mostly operated by * * compatriots. There have been records of stomach bloating as early as the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, and restaurants and vendors in Beijing have been selling stomach bloating. Beijing Tianqiao has the "Baodu Stone", Menmen Hutong has the "Baodu Yang", and the most famous ones are "Baodu Feng" and "Baodu Man". There are sheep tripe and beef tripe, beef tripe is divided into beef louver and beef tripe, and sheep tripe is divided into nine kinds. The beef tripe (refers to beef louver and belly collar) or fresh lamb tripe is washed and sorted, cut into pieces, cooked with boiling water, dipped in oil, sesame sauce, vinegar, chili oil, Fermented bean curd soup, spice powder, scallions and other seasonings. It is fresh and tender, and tastes delicious and crisp
9. Beijing fried liver
Beijing fried liver is a famous traditional snack and one of the thirteen unique snacks in old Beijing. Made from pig intestines, pig liver, etc. According to records, stir fried liver, as an important component of traditional breakfast in Beijing, has been around for over a hundred years. Stir fried liver was invented by "Huixianju", which opened in the first year of the Qing Dynasty's Tongzhi reign (1862 AD). Based on the previously sold "white soup mixed with crushed grains", the heart and lungs were removed and thickened to form the stir fried liver that has been passed down to this day. Beijing stir fried liver has been selected as one of the top ten regional snacks in China on the Beijing list
10. Old Beijing Copper Pot Braised Meat
A classic winter delicacy in Beijing, where lamb slices are blanched in a hot pot and dipped in a special sauce. The aroma of fresh and tender lamb paired with sauce is an irresistible delicacy
If you come to Beijing, don't miss the above attractions and beautiful things.