Spring Outing DAY 1- Air China Landing-Beijing Forbidden City

It was a spontaneous trip, although I paid a small price for it at the beginning😳🥲 A reminder for those who want to buy air tickets: The Air China ticket I bought on trip.com was very discounted, but I didn't convert the price into Singapore dollars in advance. Instead, I used a Singapore credit card. The bank's exchange rate made the price much more expensive than on trip. Don't learn from me. It would be better if you use wise card here. This time, Air China's red-eye flight also has a little sweat reminder: This time I took a 3-3-3 flight. The only thing I was thankful for was that I chose a window seat where it was slightly cool. It was indeed warm on the plane, but it seemed to get even warmer after the flight, causing the couple next to me to be unable to sleep and keep moving around to fan themselves. I also spent almost no sleep all night. With this experience, I wore a short-sleeved shirt on the return flight of the same red-eye flight. With the 2-4-2 seats, it was more comfortable to sleep by the window. It’s okay to bring a jacket when taking Air China, but you really shouldn’t wear long sleeves. *Air China's international line mini program allows you to choose ground-air transport and redeem a free 25 yuan airport express train according to your itinerary, but you need to make an appointment early because the system is prone to crash🥲 This time, all accommodations were booked through trip, and basically they could be cancelled for free, which was very convenient. Foreigners still need to check in advance whether the hotel accepts travelers from all countries. Finally, let’s talk about the first day’s itinerary: the Forbidden City! Tickets are booked on the English version of the official website. It is not difficult, you just need to buy them in advance. This time, the route to the Forbidden City is from Wangfujing C1 Exit: Working People's Cultural Palace You can avoid most of the crowds by walking here. Tickets to the Cultural Palace are 2 yuan and can be purchased on site. You can take photos slowly as soon as you enter the door. You can see many girls dressed in princess costumes taking photos. Even if there are few people, the photos are still good. Following the signs, we walked slowly and soon arrived at the security entrance of the Meridian Gate. This time I went in mid-March, the off-season, and bought tickets for the afternoon session. In fact, ticket checking started at 11 a.m., so if you are like me and just want to take a quick look without hiring a tour guide, you will still have time for the afternoon session. Just remember to rush to the Treasure House and the Clock House first, and then slowly visit other places, because the two exhibitions end relatively early. What attracts me most about the Forbidden City is its cultural and creative products. This time I bought two mirrors as gifts and they are really nice. There are several cultural and creative stores in the Forbidden City. Although the products are similar, there are only a few options. For example, I thought there were only 3 types of mirrors. After buying one, I found that other cultural and creative stores had more choices. You can visit a few more before deciding. The Forbidden City itself is a huge museum. It’s crowded but large so it feels okay. It is recommended to bring some snacks and water in your bag when traveling. In the afternoon session, it will be quick to pass security check whether you have a bag or not. If you want to have afternoon tea at the Forbidden City, you need to reserve more time! This route is also suitable for babies who want to do makeup and styling. There are also many makeup and styling stores to choose from in Wangfujing. Final reminder: Be sure to wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes! It is easy to walk 20,000 steps a day around the Forbidden City. #Beijing #Forbidden City #Working People's Cultural Palace #Wangfujing #Spring Outing