First of all, despite all the controversy and worries while travelling in China, Beijing can be rated as one of the safest city to pay a visit. And with its historical monuments and enormous modern changes, you definitely should pay a visit here. Or you are missing the most lively city in the recent decade in the world.
We should have some ground rules while talking about "Travel creatively": It should finish all the main attractions first, including: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace.
In my guide, I have no intention to let u miss them. But with Creativity, you can enjoy your shortstay comfortably in Beijing and make your trip a more memorable experience. With any difficulty, you can simply drop an Email to me at 446000659@qq.com and I can make it happen to you.
Way 1. Ride a scooter to the temple of heaven
As a extremely crowded city (30 million population at least, no joke!), motorcycle is not welcomed in Beijing. However, a electronic-powered scooter is widely common in Beijing. With this, you can easily complete temple of heaven and summer palace in one day, and complete a ride across city. With a vespa-alike scooter, you can cruise Beijing as fun as one of those great cities in the world.
Way 2. Take a rest at an ancient temple art gallery
I like this restaurant. With my rich experiences in visiting luxury restaurants of Michelins in Hong Kong. I have to state Temple Beijing as a must-go place in Beijing. It has one of the best French (partially fusion) cuisine comparing to most luxury hotels in Beijing. And it has the warmest service attitude which make it competent to Beijing's name as an old and friendly city.
Surely, you can email me to make a reservation for it: 446000659@qq.com
Way 3. Take a foggy selfie with yourself
Though this is not a proud, Beijing has been suffering serious air pollution issue during recent years. However, this air transition is quite magical for Beijing too. You can one day find Beijing's sky clear as Tibet, and next day you can find sandstorm-alike weather of Dubai in the film. Nor to say, this photo would definitely gain many fun likes and enquiries about your trip to China.
Way 4. Come to Beijing in Fall
October and November is no doubt the best season of Beijing. You will not be disappointed by the scenery. Surely, you can also see the largest group of tourists in your lifetime, if you come during the national holiday at early October. That could be suffering and spectacle too.
Way 5. Watch a Chinese produced Opera
Relax! I am not talking about Chinese Opera, surely that would be fun but won't be creative. You have to watch a Chinese produced western opera to see deeper into Chinese philosophy and aesthetics. Beijing has China's best western opera to watch, I can guarantee you. And Beijing's NCPA is the best venue of China too. Listen to an opera for only US$20, come and ask me please! It will be surely an enjoyable night.
Way 6. Go to a private-collection Museum
In any decent country, you should pay a visit to a museum to see its exhibitions. Every nation will put what they are proud of into the museum as an legacy. In China, you should only go to a public museum like the China National Museum or Forbidden City. You should also go to a private collection, to understand how wisedom grows in China in civilian soil.
Way 7. Play a Mahjong Lesson
Do not let your China trip just be a fun play. You could simply make it a cultural visit with fun as well. There are many foreigners club in Beijing, which has a lot of English-speaking tutors who provides Chinese Culture experience lessons. You can try an afternoon Mahjong time like a real Chinese person, and enjoy tea with snacks at the same time.
Way 8. Get scammed once
As everyone in China is a Mahjong master, everyone in China is scam master too. I am not saying people are not friendly in the street. But if you come across some people who are over welcoming and attractive. You should be cautious and get ready for a scam trip. There are too many of them, but mostly, you can watch the drama of "Hustle". There is no difference with all scammers worldwide. They just want to take your money and give nothing back. That's is all.
Way 9. Get to learn 9 Chinese Apps
At current age, actually you don't have to come to China to know Chinese. Simply mobile apps can help you do everything. I will give you a fun lessons to help you experience 9 apps of Chinese daily life. You can even try some of their services and see how silicon valley grows in China. This is a special fun in Beijing and you can't experience it in other cities. Name a service, and I can get it settled for you on your mobile phone.
Way 10. Talk to a real Beijing person
Beijing is an unique city. It has experienced more than 6 dynasties and thousands years of history. You will find unique character from those authentic Beijing person. They don't care politics (not like most capital citizens). They don't care about money. They do everyday work as what they have done along the thousands of years. And you can easily join one of them.
If you have no one to ask, you can surely email me with 10 questions at most. And I will provide my sincere response. Making friends all over the world is the spirit of Beijing.
Find me if you want a Beijing tour with story, email me at 446000659@qq.com. Hope you like my home!