🇨🇳✨ Exploring Beijing: From Ancient Wonders to Modern Icons ✨

My trip to Beijing was nothing short of amazing! Every day brought something new from world wonders to hidden corners of local life. I got to walk the Great Wall, explore Olympic landmarks, see pandas up close, and even sip bubble tea by a historic bridge.

🌄 Day 1 – The Great Wall of China
As the Chinese saying goes: “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man.”
Our journey began with one of the world’s most iconic landmarks: the Great Wall of China. Standing on those ancient stones, winding endlessly over the mountains, was breathtaking. The views were unreal, and walking along such a historic site felt both humbling and inspiring.

🏟️ Day 2 – The Olympic Park
The next day, we explored Beijing’s modern side at the Olympic Park. The Bird’s Nest stadium and the Water Cube were just as impressive in real life as I had imagined. The heat that day was intense but seeing those architectural marvels up close made it worth every drop of sweat.

🐼🌸 Day 3 – Beijing Zoo & The Summer Palace
This day was packed with adventures. We started at the Beijing Zoo, finally meeting the giant pandas! They were absolutely adorable, though most of the animals seemed drowsy from the hot and humid weather.

From there, we made our way to the Summer Palace, a masterpiece of traditional Chinese landscape design. The vast lake, ornate bridges, and serene pavilions offered the perfect escape from the city. Despite the heat, wandering through its gardens felt peaceful and refreshing, like stepping into a painting.

🏮 Day 4 – Hutongs & some Bubble Tea
We wrapped up with a stroll through Beijing’s famous hutongs, the traditional narrow alleys full of charm and history. Crossing a picturesque little bridge and soaking up the local atmosphere was such a peaceful contrast to the bustling city. To top it off, we treated ourselves to refreshing bubble tea from the famous brand "Aunt Jennie" the perfect ending to a warm day.

Beijing truly has it all: ancient wonders, modern landmarks, adorable wildlife, and hidden gems in its traditional neighborhoods. Each day felt like stepping into a different world, and I left with memories I’ll treasure forever.

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Post by gigi.wanders | Aug 20, 2025