Unique Section of the Great Wall Draws in Visitors

As people all know what the Great Wall looks like but did you know that some of it is built over water? The Jiumenkou section of the wall in Liaoning province in Northeast China is famous for just that.

The Jiumenkou section of the Great Wall used to function as a defensive frontline against nomadictribes. Built more than 1,500 years ago, it has undergone multiple renovations in prime example of a defensive fortification. Today, the site is drawing in tourists from around the world because of its unique location over water.

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Li Lulu, Jiumenkou Great Wall, said, "We have a teaCm of tour-guides fluent in English to provide in-depth introductions to visitors from around the world."

The site has been recognized by UNESCO as an Cultural World Heritage site. Another site in the area of similar stature is the "Three Mausoleums of Shengjing", also in Liaoning province. The site includes the tomb of the founding emperor of the Qing Dynasty and tombs dedicated to his ancestors.

Tang Wei, Deputy Managing Director, Eastern Mausoleum, said, "We made some renovations to the walls of the mausoleum and we have also set in place new measures to protect the site, like limiting the number of tourists and providing proper directions."

The Qing dynasty was established by the nomadic Manchu people living in Northern China, and the legacies here exemplify the clash and merging of Manchu culture with the Han civilization for all to see.

Duyichu Shaomai

The restaurant was a small hut when it was set up in 1738 (the 3rd year of Emperor Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty) by a man named Li from Shanxi Province. In the 7th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign or 1742, a small building was built to sell boiled peanuts, sugared date, aired meat and so on.

In the 17th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign, it became famous because of the name Duyichu and the Tiger Head Plaque granted by the emperor. During Emperor Tongzhi's reign, the restaurant added in his menu Steamed Dumpling which had thin coat, rich stuffing and tasted delicious. During the war against Japanese, it survived from closing down and suffered poor business until its rebirth when Beijing was liberated. After the Joint Public-Private Ownership reform, the restaurant moved from the south of Xianyukou to the north of it into a large building with 200 square meters in business space. Nowadays it is capable to receive two or three thousand person times per day. The Tiger Head Plaque inscribed by Emperor Qianlong is hanging in the center of the hall reads Duyichu, and another plaque inscribed by Guo Moruo is hanging in the entrance.
Featured foods: Steamed Dumpling of Three Fresh Delicacies, Fried Triangle Rolls, Steamed Dumpling, Qianlong Cabbage, Fried Round Mass of Food.

Helpful Tips for Your Travel in Beijing

Are you first time to travel in Beijing? Here, beijinglandscapes.com provides some helpful and practical tips to guarantee that you will enjoy a perfect Beijing travel. 

Tip 1: Beijing Weather and When to Go 

With distinct four seasons, Beijing characterized by a long hot summer, long chilly winter, and shorter spring and autumn.

With the mild temperature and clear and crisp days, the best time to travel to Beijing is autumn, usually jeans and a sweater are enough. Spring is also a good season to have your Beijing travel, but it is very dry and the sand storms always sweep into the city.

Tip 2: Visa

If you desire to travel to Beijing, you should get a tourist visas for China tour. The most convenient for tourists to get it is through the Chinese travel agencies. Tourist visas are usually good for two months, and can be extended for an extra month at the Foreigners Section of the public Security Bureau in each big city of China. 

Tip 3: Transportation

In Beijing, the transportation is convenient. Tourists travel Beijing can by subway, city buses, or taxies. Subways are the fast transportation in Beijing and they are good way to avoid frequent traffic jams. 

Tip 4: Credit Card

In large department stores of Beijing, major credit cards can be used to purchase goods, including, Master Card, Visa, JCB, American Express and Diners. However, they cannot be used in small restaurants or the convenient stores. 

Tip 5: Foreign Exchange

The best places for foreign exchange are the branch of a major bank, such as Bank of China, CITIC, or HSBC. All these operate with standardized government rates. You need present your passport to change money.

Tip 6: What to Bring?

Your packing should be light and compact, so that leaves more space to make your tour comfortable and pleasant. Here we list some tips on packing just for your reference.

Passport and Visa; Air tickets to China; Emergency Card with your detailed contact info; A guided Book with Chinese translation; Money; Debt Card; A water bottle; First-aid.

If you need any more information for your Beijing travel, please contact beijinglandscapes.com.