Tag: Beijing

• The Summer Palace is worth it — if you time it right

  

  Built in 1750 by Emperor Qianlong and later made famous as the personal residence of Empress Dowager Cixi, the Summer Palace is Beijing’s finest surviving imperial garden. It spans over 3 square kilometres, 75% of it water, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. The architecture is extraordinary and massive. Painted pavilions,…

  Inez

  May 6, 2026

  China, Travel

  asia, Beijing, China, Electric boat rental, Foxiang Ge, history, Longevity Hill, Spring Travels, Summer Palace, Things to do in Beijing, Things to do in China, Travel

• Getting around China hassle-free: Guide to private transfers for families

  

  My family and I enjoy exploring China, and honestly, high-speed rail travels across the country are a fantastic option. However, when you factor in the time needed for a group of five to get to the train station, wait for the train, transfer, travel, and then get from the destination station to your hotel —…

  Inez

  February 9, 2026

  China, Travel

  asia, Beijing, China, Datong, Meituan, Private transfer, Tips, Travel, Xiaohongshu