My Hot Tip for a Bad Mood: You NEED Beijing.
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Feeling down? Visit this place in Beijing to help you recharge!
If you're having a bad day or need some perspective on things, I strongly recommend paying a visit to Beijing!
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Watching the National Flag-Raising Ceremony at Tian'anmen Square
- Wake up early and head to Tian'anmen Square, where you can join hundreds of people watching the flag-raising ceremony. As the Five-Star Red Flag rises, the People's Liberation Army soldiers march with impeccable precision, and everyone around gets incredibly激动和充满力量的情绪感染。那一刻，你会感觉自己瞬间振奋起来了！
- Cultural Tip: Tian'anmen Square is a symbolic landmark of China, and the daily flag-raising ceremony is very solemn. For Chinese people, it is an event that embodies a strong sense of patriotism. The atmosphere there is bound to make you feel empowered.
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Strolling through the Forbidden City
- Next, take a stroll in the Forbidden City, the dwelling of emperors back in the day. Those palaces and high walls were absolutely majestic!
- Although we no longer see emperors or their imperial concubines in person, you can still get a glimpse of their glory of the past by looking at the red walls, yellow roof tiles, elaborately painted beams, and columns.
- Think about it: Despite all the power they had, emperors eventually left this life as well. It’s important to live in the present!
- Cultural Tip: The Forbidden City, also known as the Purple Forbidden City, was the home of the emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. With a history spanning hundreds of years, the Imperial Palaces are vast and splendid buildings.
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Visiting the Prince Gong's Mansion for a dose of “Blessings”
- If time permits, you could also visit the Prince Gong's Mansion. This was the residence of Prince He Shen (hé shēn), a wealthy influential official of the Qing dynasty.
- Legend has it that He Shen was extremely intelligent and savvy, and that his mansion contained a "福" word stele written by Emperor Kangxi, which is said to bring luck and wealth!
- But let’s be honest. Even though He Shen was once rich and powerful, it’s only fleeting wealth. In the end, everything that comes and goes in this world is impermanent.
- Cultural Tip: He Shen is the famous corrupt official in Chinese history, yet exceptionally talented. The "Fu" word on the stele in the Prince Gong's Mansion symbolizes multiple layers of blessings (abundance in virtue, longevity, children, wealth, and talents). As such, many visitors touch the monument, hoping to inherit some of the good fortune.
In sum, if you’re feeling blue, I sincerely recommend visiting Beijing.
Experience the uplifting spirit at Tian'anmen, wish yourself good luck at Prince Gong's Mansion, or explore the Forbidden City or the Great Wall—these historic landmarks remind us that civilization keeps moving forward. Most importantly, enjoy each moment in the present!🥰#TheForbiddenCity #Beijing #TiananmenSquare #NationalFlagRaisingCeremony #PrinceGongsMansion
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I really vibe with Beijing, I absolutely love this city. No matter how tired I get, I still love it. Beijing's size isn't its fault; it's mine for not having enough legs.
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Beijing is seriously huge. Normally I walk about 5,000 steps a day, but in Beijing, it's easily 20,000+.
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I love Beijing. After just three days here, I feel like my lack of 'yang energy' (vitality) has improved. I'm walking 30,000 steps daily without feeling tired, sleeping soundly, and eating well.
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Awesome!
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Going to Beijing wouldn't help me; I'd just feel more stifled.
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If you're consistently unhappy in Beijing, maybe head south. Find a scenic place with beautiful mountains and clear waters to explore, and see if you can find a 'vibe' that suits you better.
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That's even worse! You have to walk like a kilometer just to transfer subway lines, many stations don't have elevators, you need to book everything in advance, and even the starting fare for a taxi is pricey.
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Hahahaha, totally different experiences!
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Just got back from Beijing, and I'm already planning my next trip.
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It must be really cold in Beijing now, right?
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It's a great place for a long stay, but not to settle down permanently.
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Exactly.
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I'm in Beijing but thinking of visiting other places.
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Come to Yunnan!
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When you're feeling down, go climb the Great Wall. Seeing that magnificent, winding structure makes you realize how small you are, and somehow, the depression lifts.
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Exactly! That's the feeling. Suddenly, life's little worries don't seem like such a big deal.
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I'm from Hubei and have been in Beijing for ten days. I love it and don't want to leave. Beijing is great, I'll definitely be back!
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Oh wow, a fellow Hubeinese!
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And you should definitely visit the Lama Temple (Yonghegong) too!