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Jordan and Emily begin their Beijing day at the Summer Palace shortly after 7:30 in the morning, enjoying the quiet and the light on the lake. They see the 17 Arch Bridge and ancient gates, and locals stop to take photos with them. For getting around, they use Metroman and Apple Maps. At Steam Bun King, they order steamed buns filled with pork and beef for $3 AUD. At the Temple of Heaven they discuss its nail-free circular hall and the repeated use of the number nine, then try ice cream shaped like the temple. They end around Wangfujing Street with kung pao chicken and a savory pie at Beijing Pie.
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Morning at the Summer Palace
Jordan and Emily arrive at Beijing's Summer Palace shortly after 7:30 AM. The morning is frosty and quiet, and the light reflects across the lake. They admire the 17 Arch Bridge and the intricate gates. A group of local visitors asks to take photos with them, an unexpected interaction that leaves the couple wondering whether they will appear in someone's travel memories.
They use the Metroman app and Apple Maps to navigate the Beijing metro. At Steam Bun King, they order steamed buns filled with pork and beef. The couple compares the buns to a cross between bao and dumplings; the two-serving dish costs $3 AUD.
Temple of Heaven and local food
At the Temple of Heaven, they discuss the circular hall and the claim that it was built without a single nail. They also point out the number nine, which they describe as a symbol of imperial power. Novelty ice creams shaped like the temple make for another stop, despite the crowds.
The day continues along Wangfujing Street and at a local restaurant called Beijing Pie. They have kung pao chicken and a savory pie that they compare to a Chinese quesadilla, and return for more. Their route combines historic sites, metro travel and meals, with encounters with local people along the way.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: How much was the metro ride in Beijing?
- A: The couple says they paid 5 yuan each for a 40-minute ride and describes it as very cheap.
- Q: What are the steamed buns like at Steam Bun King?
- A: Jordan and Emily compare them to a cross between a bao bun and a dumpling. Their two-serving dish cost $3 AUD.
- Q: Is the Beijing metro easy to use?
- A: They found it well-signed and easy to use, and recommend navigating with the Metroman app and Apple Maps.
- Q: What was the best food you had in Beijing?
- A: They highlight the Beijing Pie at a local restaurant near Wangfujing. They compare it to a Chinese quesadilla and say it was tasty and affordable.
