BEIJING CHINA is NOT what we expected - Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
- We start our first full day in Beijing China after spending the past two days in Universal Studios. We have such a great time visiting the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park and eating Peking Duck.
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We start the day by checking out of our hotel at Universal Studios, The Universal Grand Hotel and catching the subway from the Universal Station all the way to Wangfujing in Downtown Beijing.
In Beijing we check into our hotel the Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel and we have a club room that overlooks the Forbidden City.
We then go to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City (Palace Museum) and spend a few hours here walking around and enjoying the history and architecture the Forbidden City offers.
After leaving the Forbidden City we walk across the road to Jingshan Park where we climb to the top of the hill and have a great view of the Forbidden City below us.
We then get a taxi to Qianmen Street, a pedestrian street at the southern end of Tiananmen Square where we had dinner at Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant.
Quanjude is a traditional Peking Duck restaurant as was founded in 1864. Qianmen Branch is the original restaurant of Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant with a history of ver 150 years. Built in a classic style, the whole building is full of traditional Chinese characteristics.
We then head back to the hotel and enjoy a swim in the pool and the complementary food and drinks in the Club Lounge.
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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Universal Beijing Hotel
01:49 Universal City Walk Beijing
02:30 Metro from Universal to Beijing City Centre
07:20 Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel
08:45 Tiananmen Square
12:43 Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
22:46 Jingshan Park
25:24 Qianmen Street
27:19 Quanjude Peking Duck
38:05 Subway back to hotel
41:07 Thanks for watching
We had a great time exploring the Forbidden City, a place that has been on my bucket list for decades. I have written a FREE China Guide Book PDF with all our tips, tricks, best hotels, places to visit and more, you can download it here: bit.ly/4d8D23t
You don't need to do all the work to get your ticket, you just need to get it at the service station .some city kids ticket will be half price.
you look a lot like your son!! also you look a bit like your daughter... am I the only one saying this?🤣
Very nice PDF
Although I am Chinese, my biggest motivation when watching videos of traveling to China is to watch a family enjoy the time of traveling, which is a very precious and memorable thing. Being able to use China as a background for this beautiful memory makes me feel proud.
Well said!
看完我都想带孩子去四处旅游了，好在暑假快到了😂
China is great and Chinese is wonderful ❤
The treasures hall in the Forbidden City is too good to be miss
兄弟，你的视频很棒。带着孩子了解世界，你是一个好父亲。祝一切顺利❤❤❤
Sorry for that "black taxi", do not take any taxi that doesn't use the meter next time, it's highly possible it is not a real taxi. Write down the car number and call the 12315 hotline.
A few scammers ruin China's image and harmony, the government must act tough on those scammers because they hurt tourism.
你给外国人说这个顶屁用哦，人家连交流都困难，不切实际的建议。你给北京市场监督管理局提个建议整治下黑车司机还比较实在。
At Shenzhen, there is an app to call a taxi with which we can compare the price and have payment record. In case of any problem, the police can trace the illegal operation. Don't know how it works at Beijing.
投诉出租车一般是拨打12328，12345也可以。
Call 12315 hotline. Report, The authorities will punish such illegal taxi operations..and stop it .
Great video, glad you fulfilled your bucket lists. China is huge and a diverse place, looking forward to more China traveling videos.
Thank you, lots more China videos coming in the future.
register an Ali pay before the trip will save a lot of time and you can pay almost everything with your smart phone, including bus and subway tickets. It actually is your credit card with your passport as ID, so the money directly charged to your credit card.
Very interesting. I was there in 2009.
Your two kids is very cute and they are very lucky to have a father like you.
enjoy the rest of the trip. wish you all good health and happiness.
Thank you.
Welcome to China again. China has changed a lot since then.
2009年和现在变化太大了，建议你再来看看
In China's capital, especially Tiananmen Square, it is the most important place! So the security check is relatively strict! I think every country is similar! I wish you a happy trip in China!
欢迎你们全家来中国旅行，你的儿子和女儿文静可爱。希望你们马上来我们上海旅行。带孩子体验一下中国高铁复兴号。祝旅途愉快！~~~
Thank you, we will be in Shanghai later in the trip and will be travelling all around China using the high speed trains.
@@travelshortsAround China.haha.remember this word......😅
欢迎你们全家来中国旅行
Thank you.
@@travelshorts You're a brave good father, the fact that you don't read or speak Mandarin but are willing to show your kids the world up close, bravo. China is lovely and the people are great, knowing some of the language allows you to know that everyone is kind, with few exception. Any awkward situation usually comes down to language barrier, but as long as intentions are good, everyone is helpful and kind. If you can, swing down to Shanghai and show your kids the Bund at night, it will change their lives. There is nothing more important during these times we are entering.
Thank you for your kind comments. later in this trip we go to Shanghai and even spend one night in a hotel with an amazing view of the Bund and Pudong Skyline.
whenever eating at a Chinese Restauranr you need to order rice with all your entree. you ate the duck alone that's why y'all still hungry after. The duck should be just your main dish. should order some veggie and noodle dishes along with the rice you all will be super full and satisfy.
Thanks for the tip!
The metro ticket vending machine is not designed properly, and it might cause confusion to foreign visitors. In fact, you do not need to go through the specific app to buy metro ticket… you would be required to provide ID to buy train ticket, not for metro…
You are an amazing father, your two kids are adorable and it makes more sense to show them the world than to give them your iPad.
Thank you for your kind comment.
There are special theme parks about Chinese literature in China. Such as the Shui-hsien theme park in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, or KaiFeng City Henan Province; Three Kingdoms theme park in Wuxi City; Journey to the West theme park in Huaian City, Jiangsu province.
My dad used to take me and my sister to travel around when we’re young. Good times. I don’t quite remember what we did or saw but all I remember was fun. Miss my dad.
Yes, that is exactly how I feel, I want them to experience as much of the world with me before they get too old and start to go by themselves.
This is the best video I ever seen for a Beijing tour from the foreigner's view, you are detail oriented. two kids are calm and very cute.
Wow, thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Beautiful anicent freedoms modern great China 🇨🇳 in the world 🌍 ❤️🩹💐
Children under 12 age could enjoy half-price tickets or a free ticket for all public transportation in China. Sometimes, it's also access to tourist attractions.
Thanks for letting me know.
@@travelshorts 多看看评论区 多问路人 你会少走很多弯路哈 比如地铁买票问题 直接找工作人员 都会很热心帮你解决的 尤其是带着两个可爱的孩子挺不容易的 但是很充实 幸福哈哈哈 还有手机卡 支付问题 滴滴 地图导航 翻译软件…… 你看其他老外的视频稍微做点功课 就发现其实在中国什么都方便快捷的 另 如果遇到任何问题 包括消费上的纠纷 找工作人员 甚至警察反馈 会有人负责给你一个说法的 中国很安全 祝旅行愉快 在人生清单上画一个完美的句号 给孩子们也留下美好的回忆
The video is simply a very detailed travel guide to the Forbidden City in Beijing, which is very useful not only for non-Chinese people, but also for many Chinese people as well..done well !
Thank you very much!
You are very willing to try and understand different customs and eating habits, and you respect them very much. You are a gentleman. China is a vast country with a long history and a lot of scenery. Different cities have different beauty and food. I hope traveling in China can bring you a great experience for your family. Have fun with your family!
Thank you! 😃
😊😊😊😊the girl is so cute
both of the babies are very cute
Very nice video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much!
Enjoy your trip. By the way, the words on both sides of Mao Zedong's portrait are: Long live People's Republic of China (PRC) and long live the great unity of the people of the world.❤
That is good to know, thanks for the information.
Long live the great unity of the mankind all over the world
歡迎來華！！！
Welcome!
Thank you.
Welcome to China, you are a good father, and your two children are also very good and very cute. Enjoy the time. If you have any problems, you can call 110, to get help from Police
Thank you for the kind comment.
you are great
Thank you.
刚躺下刷到了你的视频，祝你们玩的开心🎉🎉🎉
Tiananmen square is the public area which has the strictest security check in China. It is a symbolic area of China where the Chinese Government wants to prevent any possibility of terrorism happened in that area. That is why the security level is the highest.
I don't think your GPS tracker will be confesticated as there are plenty of GPS trackers in China eg in all courier trucks, robotic courier trucks, pets, cars etc. it is not a sensitive equipment at all. The security guy was interested in your GPS tracker because he didn't know what it is. "Unknown" device is what alerts those security check point.
有机会一定要带着孩子们去一趟新疆，新疆真的太美了，雪山 草原 森林，牛羊群，组成了童话世界。强烈推荐🫶🏻
那邊已經物化了！
人民非常貪
Sorry for the bad experience of the taxi, if you have any information about the taxi, we’d love to report the driver to the regulatory department for punishment. BTW, Welcome to China❤
天安门是高度敏感地区，安检严密一些是可以接受的。
very nice video. Tanks
中國人拿部手機可走全中國，不用拿现金。手機可订房买車票飞机票打車
歡迎來到中國，來著中國的愛
亲爱的朋友，欢迎来到北京游玩，我想告诉你的是，从环球影城地铁站到中国美术馆地铁站的路程，其实可以乘坐一号线到王府井换乘八号线，在乘坐两站就可以到达，你乘坐的地铁七号线导致路程时间增加了许多。
I❤️🇨🇳
The two children are very cute and elegant. I wish your family a pleasant journey.
Thank you so much!
Nowadays, you rarely hear the sound of car horns on the streets of most Chinese cities, only the sound of wheels rolling. People rarely honk their car horns and consciously try to reduce noise pollution as much as possible.
China is a great country for family travel , its safe and convenient . You wont be exposed to pickpockets, (gun)violence, drugaddicts, homeless . You can walk freely in the evening safely with wife and/or kids .
We felt safe the whole time we were in China
Welcome to travel to China. We sincerely hope that you and your family will have an unforgettable and pleasant memory in China.
Thank you.
博主这是冬天拍摄的视频,如果是夏天景色更舒适,还是要祝一家人在国内玩的开心👏
為什麼這個題目是中文呢？
吃烤鸭啦🎉🎉👍想起当年我们去伦敦旅游，也是学习如何使用交通工具、挑选要去的景点…….感谢当年很多人写的英国旅游的游记，在马蜂窝网上，提供了经验分享，免除了很多烦恼❤伦敦之行很愉快很丰富。故宫是我们小时候读书，学校组织春游秋游的去处，那时候参观的人不多，还可以进到各个大殿、偏殿里面看看。
Thank you...its a great video
Keep safe for you and yours children...big dear from Indonesia
You are so kind
You're welcome..Sir
In my bad english...sorry,thanks
Fantastic
Thank you so much 😀
welcome to China ❤
Near Jingshan Park or the forbidden city area, didi or other uber like service is not available. Last time, coming out of jingshan park, we had to walk for more than 1km away from that "central" region to get a Didi. Not sure this is for security reason. The 70 yuan "taxi" car interior has no sign of a regular taxi, so you may be ripped off from unregulated taxi drivers, which still can be seen at popular tourist spots or high speed railway stations. I will never take them because for sure they will rip you off.
Welcome to Chengdu!! There is not only Beijing and Shanghai in China. Chengdu is the land of abundance, the hometown of pandas. Chengdu will surprise you guys!! Let me know if you come to Chengdu, i would be your interpreter, the tour guide and the cae driver!!
Thank you, we went to Chengdu as well and visited the Pandas and Leshan Buddha, also had a really great hot pot.
your children are super cute
wonderland🎉🎉🎉
After a terrorist attack in Tiananmen Square on October 28, 2013, in which five people were killed and 40 injured, security checks were required in places where people gathered to ensure safety
Welcome to China, can go to more beautiful places in China!❤
Really shame on the taxi driver!!! Welcome to China and hope you will enjoy regardless of this kind of cheating.😂😅
I am amazed that your kids are so behaved and walked such long hours with you!
Taxi is not a good choice when you are in traffic hours, I would take subway instead.
I think you’re a brave father amazing dad of your children leading for example for them to learn experiences from fathers to generations to come of traveling or expat when they grew up . I’m really humbled by your brave father for journeys with your kids that’s see the world out there , especially that’s not easy to do with your CZcamsr or Vlogger at the same time while with kids you also have in mind in so many ways so many thinkers ahead that you wanna do without hesitate shooting videos keep up the good work awesome videos and thank you for sharing From California cheers you up take care and Gods blessed you 🙏🙏🥰❤️
Thank you for your kind comment.
感谢你来到中国旅游，祝你旅途愉快！
My pleasure, I am glad you enjoyed the video.
33:31 my favorite bit, holly is so adorable ❤❤❤ love from india
very nice
Thanks
Your vlog oozes love of a family and that's very touching.
Thank you so much 😊
Welcome to China！ Enjoy your trip ! Greeting from Hong Kong !
Thank you! Will do!
It's a shame the weather wasn't treating you too well when you were there. If it were clear blue sky it would be even more beautiful.
highly recommend Dali, Lijiang, Kunming,
Xishuangbanna, Yangshuo, Zhangjiajie and Furong ancient town.
Thank you, we visit Yangshuo later in this trip.
@@travelshortsgood choice! beautiful place!
@@travelshorts 如果你们去阳朔，那么去遇龙河漂流，可以坐竹筏漂流10公里左右。遇龙河漂流是去阳朔游玩最精彩的部分。
Amazing place, a lot of fantastic entertainment and rich of history and culture
期待能有更多的中国视频，两个孩子都很乖巧。有爱的家庭❤
加油💪
Absolutely cute your kids 🥰👍👍
cute boy and girl，peaceful family stable emotion
Beijing China is great, but I haven't been there. After see your CZcams travel, I am willing to travel there. Thanks.
You should!
I often walk from your hotel to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Especially at night, there is a street with all kinds of snacks. I enjoy eating and watching while walking.
Thanks for sharing!
I'm impressed, you did your research and got around fairly well for a first timer. most first time visitors run around like a headless chicken 🤣. yeah beijing is just super strict with security especially around the tiananmen square area where all the government buildings are. I saw another flag so likely a foreign head of state was in town adding to more security lol. I assume you went to other cities and had a lot less difficulties. also insist taxis turn on meters, it's required by law; you can report ones that don't but I guess if it wasn't too extreme you probably didn't want to bother.
Thank you, yes I always do plenty of research before I travel to new places.
Welcome to China, you are a great father and your children are so lucky. While eating in Quanjude, I noticed that you made a common sense mistake by ordering only the dishes and not the main course, like rice or noodles, so still felt hungry after finishing the meal😂
Your Beijing travel with your children reminds me of my travel to Beijing with my daughter, 10 yr old at the time. And that was ~ 14 years ago. Forbidden City visit was very memorable and a fond memory. Good and safe travel to you and your two lovely children!
enjoy the trip👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you, I will
The treasures hall in the Forbidden City is too good to be miss
Great Video! Welcome to China!
Thanks! 😃
Friend, you are a competent father, and your choice is very correct. China is very safe, environmentally friendly, and very suitable for family travel. Chinese cuisine is very rich and fresh, and children love to eat it!!
Thank you very much
I know the security checks sometimes kinda frustating, but there's thousand people gather in one place and they didn't want anything bad happened. It's really for your own safety i guess
I don't mind, it is good to feel safe, I just wanted to let the viewers know how thorough they are.
Great father bring both kids for China tour.
very beautiful babies, you are very lucky to have visited China at such young age❤❤❤
Thank you.
Welcome to China, and there vast places and delicious food to explore
Thank you.
Have a good family trip in China!
Thanks! 😃
Enjoy your trip ❤
Thank you.
My friend, careful inspection is not unfriendly to you, but to prevent terrorist attacks, as they have occurred before, security has been strengthened
I am ok with bag searches, it makes me feel safe, I just wanted to tell the viewers how thorough it is.
@@travelshorts 😂🤝
@@travelshorts Welcome, my friend
头像和名字不错👍🏻
Welcome to Beijing! 🎉❤
Thank you.
Looking forward to more of your travel videos😊
Tiananmen is the heart of China, so strict security checks are indeed necessary. It won’t be found anywhere else in China
Welcome to China, enjoy❤❤❤
Thank you, we will.
Welcome to China. I hope you have a pleasant journey and fun.
Thank you
现在的全聚德烤鸭已经不是推荐榜单了，下次可以来尝试四季民福烤鸭！顺便，下载大众点评app，可以准确的知道每个城市的好吃的好玩的。喜欢您的视频，请多多更新！😊
Thank you for the App suggestion.
拉倒吧，别推荐这些网红地点
四季民福并不怎么样，作为北京人并不推荐。一般都要排队2小时以上，而且那里的烤鸭和别的地方的差不多。其它食物贵且难吃。
중국여행 영상 감사합니다❤
I guess this is the case. When you used Didi Taxi, the driver heard that you were a foreigner and was worried about the difficulty in communicating with you, so he entrusted someone else to take you to Qianmen Street. This person who came later was a liar and overcharged you. He did not use the Didi app because the software itself would calculate the reasonable fee to avoid overcharging.
I haven't been using chopsticks since I immigrated to the U.S. from Hong Kong in 1982.
Great video! Enjoy the trip.
Thank you! Will do!
Welcome to China，have a good trip
Thank you.
That sky...
China Welcome you. You can download the 高德 map and call a taxi. China have so many beauty city can visit. and china food was delicious。😊
Thanks for the tips!
Beijing is never complete till you try Peking Duck , same as you haven't visited Manchester till you have fish and chips . Glad your kids enjoyed it . Cheers .
Super tasty Peking Duck
Yes it was