Beijing Exploration: Culture, History & Crowds

NOT what we expected in China's Capital City! First Time in BEIJING

Destination:ChinaCity:ChongqingPopulation:32 million
NOT what we expected in China's Capital City! First Time in BEIJING
Eoin and Aisling2024-07-1421 min

Beijing is the capital city of China and the end location for our first trip to China. It's a city that is packed with culture and history, but we quickly discovered it is also rammed with crowds of people and can be a bit overwhelming if your not prepared.

--- Eoin and Aisling
July 14, 2024, Summer in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Arrival in Beijing
  2. 0:28Qianmen Street food scene
  3. 1:40Metro and security experience
  4. 4:46Forbidden City booking issues
  5. 5:16Exploring a narrow alleyway
  6. 6:19Finding a place to eat
  7. 9:56Visiting Lama Temple
  8. 12:06Exploring Beijing Hutongs
  9. 14:13Bell Tower and activity park
  10. 18:52Jingshan Park and Forbidden City view

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Beijing adventure: Eoin & Aisling explore China's capital, discovering a vibrant mix of culture, history, and bustling crowds. An unforgettable first impression!

Attractions in this video: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Qianmen Street, Lama Temple, Hutongs, Jingshan Park, Bell Tower, Drum Tower