many nights in Beijing it seems to me that I am inactive on italki since I registered. I will make some changes in the coming new year. This is the first article in 2015. I just came back from Beijing several days ago and I had a very pleasant journey in Beijing and Shanhaiguan Pass(In Hebei) To be frank, it is almost 2 years after my latest trip in Yunnan. the only difference between these two trip is that we chose to take part in a package travelling but that time we travel alone. Day 1 Went to the Tian An Men Square to watch the flag lowering ceremony When we entered the Tian An Men Square, we should a series of security check .:< I guess it is the protecting measure against terrorist attack. After an hours' wait, standing in the freezing wind, we appreciated the whole ceremony.it lasted about several minutes. Day 2 visited the Forbidden City and Palace Museum So many ancient relics caught my eye,awesome! Day 3 Summer Palace and Yuan Ming Yuan Garden Beijing University Day 4 Great Hall of the People, Chairman Mao memorial hall, the Temple of Heaven these two places are all in the Square, I think they means a lot for every Chinese. Mao,Our former leader, had a great impact on the generations like our father and mother,His body was handled with special ways and put into the glass coffin. My Dad said Mao looked much fatter.. But for me, it is my first time to see this great people in such close distance Day 5 Climbed the Great Wall, Sooo tired.. it is due to the lack of exercise... Visited the Prince Gong Mansion Garden Day 6 Ming Dynasty Tombs Day 7 Shanhaiguan Pass Saw the beginning of the Great Wall which is in the sea what impressed me deeply is the transportation in Beijing. Their underground stations were so old without elevators such as Line 2, Line 1. and the trains were not wide enough, which leads to overcrowded situations whether in rush hours or not.