Appreciate Unique Charm of Architecture in Beijing

2018-09-21

Forbidden City — a boutique route

You must have never heard of the boutique route of the Forbidden City. There must also be this kind of travel route in those popular places on the Internet. Walking along the Tongzi river for five minutes from the Donghua Gate, you can go directly to the Wumen Gate, and there is no need to queue up for an electromobile. By passing the crowded around the central axis, there are always surprises at Yonghe Gate or the Concord Gate, and in the Wenhua Hall or Wuying Hall. You will probably encounter the palace cat. In addition to looking at the architecture of the Forbidden City, the exhibition inside is also very worth seeing. For a ticket of 60 bucks, you can see the most beautiful literary and artistic scenery of this imperial city. The painting, Along the River during the Qingming Festival 3.0, is being exhibited at the Jianting Square, brining people back to Bianjing (the ancient name of Kaifeng City in Henan Province) with technology. Remember to make an appointment in advance.

Address: No. 4, Jianshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Ticket: 60RMB for each (excluding the Treasure Hall and Watch Hall)

Transportation: walking 900 meters away from Tiananmendong Station of Metro Line1, you can enter through Wumen Gate ( the south gate of the Palace Museum)

Xishenku Church (The North Church) —the most beautiful church in Beijing

The Xishenku Church is one of the largest and oldest churches in Beijing. The church is a combination of Chinese and Western styles, with Gothic architecture. It is said that there is a stone tablet written by the Emperor Qianlong in Qing Dynasty. Staying in the church, watching the sunshine through the glass window, and listening to the melodious song do give visitors the feeling of peace and relaxation. Strolling out the church, there is the 1901 coffee shop. It is a converted church deputy building.

Address: No.33, Xishenku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Transportation: taking Bus No.103, 109 Fuyoujie Station and transferring to Peking Universtiy Dental Hospital station by Bus No.55

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