"Travel is also a way of life." I like this sentence very much, but I am afraid that for various reasons I will not be able to become a professional traveler in this life. It doesn't matter, I can love Travel? When you have saved enough money, you can carry your bag around - -- relaxed, free and unrestrained. Ah.....
For free travelers like me, of course, I am not willing to go with the tour group. Although sometimes the team may enjoy certain discounts if it quotes, I think that a large group of people will follow the tour guide. With a fixed itinerary and limited time, they will be constantly taken to a variety of shopping spots after passing through the scenic spots, You are prayed to "crazy shopping".... I'm afraid I can really "crazy": P
I am willing to exchange my experience with friends who love self-help travel. I believe that if we make reasonable arrangements and prepare in advance, self-help travel can not only save money, but also enjoy the pleasure of traveling as you want.
Living: When choosing a tourist city, you might as well try to think about whether there are relatives and friends living there. Visiting relatives and friends can kill two birds with one stone. If it is convenient, you can also stay for a few days. The most troublesome and expensive problem can be solved. Ah... Of course, if you don't want to be disturbed, it is also very comfortable to search online and book a clean and cheap youth hotel.
OK: Rich online resources, check more, choose the places you are interested in, and study the best routes. A tourist map. If you plan to go to any scenic spot, find the bus route in advance; If you don't have a clear purpose, just stroll around the city and stop to have a look.
Touring: Famous scenic spots are often crowded at the peak of the tourist season. Seeing the scenery in order to see the scenery will lose the pleasure of traveling, so it is advisable to avoid the crowds during the peak hours. Sometimes you can find a good unknown place by checking your online friends' travel logs.
Eat: Do not eat in scenic spot Buying food is like fast food on the train. It is expensive and unpleasant. You can bring some snacks according to the situation. There is no need to go to a restaurant to have a big meal. Choose local snacks to satisfy your taste. It is economical and delicious.
Buy: Don't forget to bargain because you like it too much. In addition, you'd better not buy souvenirs in tourist attractions.
Having said so much, let's share my Beijing Self help tour.
My cousin worked in Beijing, so I "borrowed" the reason why I missed her so much, and took the train to the capital after taking the annual leave. Ha.... Beijing, I'm coming.
It is said that "He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a hero". Badaling Great Wall Is one of the oldest great buildings in the world. It has a long history and is recognized as one of the "wonders" in the history of human civilization. It is the only building on the earth that can be seen from the moon. So I decided to visit the Great Wall the next day.
Cousin can't accompany me when she wants to go to work. She asked me for a tour guide. I quickly reassured her and showed her the information collected online:
Transportation: 919 slow (Deshengmen- Longqing Gorge ）: Badaling (from 6:30 to 17:00 in the morning)
919 (Deshengmen Kangxi): Badaling
969 (Huairou Bus Station Yanqing Bus Station): Badaling North Entrance
969 pieces（ Ming Tombs -Desert): Badaling
Urban area to Badaling Great Wall: Deshengmen (Okm) - Shahe (21km) - Changping (32km) - Nankou (40km) - Juyongguan (45km)-
Badaling Great Wall (60km) takes about 2 hours. Ticket price: 12 yuan
*Tour 1 - Tour 5, sell return tickets to take you to the Ming Tombs and other scenic spots. Although the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs are on the same route, I think it is not suitable for one
Two scenic spots will be arranged at the same time every day. It's not enough time to have fun. You can go to the Ming Tombs the next day. But if you travel
It's very tight. If you want to arrange two scenic spots a day, you can't be lazy and get up early.
Admission: 45 yuan in peak season and 40 yuan in off season
Cousin smiled after watching it. Isn't there a tour guide? Then he took out something like a PDA and gave it to me. I looked at my cousin puzzled. My cousin knew that she didn't have time to accompany me, and I didn't like to go with a group, so she rented a "U companion electronic guide" for me. Ah.... What about high-tech. According to the introduction, this device is equipped with a GPS global positioning system, so it can accurately perceive my position through satellite signals, and automatically give a tour guide a detailed explanation of the landscape and scenery in front of me. Cousin's kindness. It seems very funny. I took it with me and set out.
The next morning, I took the bus to Deshengmen according to the route my cousin told me. I found 919 and sat on it. I began to study the "U companion electronic guide". I located it first according to the user's manual. An electronic map of Beijing appeared on the screen. A few minutes later, a small man showed me where I was. It was really accurate. It was in Deshengmen. The operation is very simple. It's not much like the usual home computer. Ah..... As soon as I got on the Second Ring Road, the earphone automatically sent out a sound and began to introduce me to the situation on the Second Ring Road... After the car got on the Badaling Expressway for a while, it began to tell me where it was, and introduced the background knowledge of the Badaling Great Wall, explaining the whole way. It really makes me feel less lonely when traveling alone.
Finally arrived, looking at the winding Yu Shan At that time, the continuous and profound Great Wall was excited uncontrollably. Although it is normal, there are still many tourists on the Great Wall. I walked alone at random, and the "electronic tour guide" kept telling me about the history of the Great Wall, and the stories of "Meng Jiangnv crying over the Great Wall" and "Fenghuo Opera"..... Let me be in it, as if I were back in ancient times.
Every time I climb a beacon tower, the "electronic guide" will know where I am, tell me the characteristics of the beacon tower and what it used to do in the past. It is really amazing. To be honest, if there is no such explanation, the Great Wall is really an ancient wall in my eyes. So many stories are hidden in it! The Great Wall is divided into the south section and the north section. I have climbed all over it, each with its own characteristics. By four o'clock in the afternoon, I was exhausted. However, I had a good time. "U companion electronic guide" accompanied me and helped me a lot. It was like having a fun companion who knows everything. Thank your cousin when you go back. Hee....
After playing for a day, I came home. My cousin had prepared a table of good dishes after work. She looked at me wolfing down and listened to me telling interesting stories of the journey today. Cousin said that the "U companion electronic tour guide" was also introduced to her by a friend, and the rent was 100 yuan/day. Wow... It doesn't seem very cheap, but it's really easy to use. It is highly recommended for friends who come to Beijing for self-help tour. Ah.... Not only the Great Wall, but also the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs, Tiananmen Square, and Wangfujing Street. Interested netizens can visit their website to learn about: www.tourinhand.com.cn, where I have made free advertisements for them. I don't know how they will thank me if they know. Ah....
