2.23 Back from freezing with kids in Beijing and no one told me any of this

Did tons of homework before bringing the kids to Beijing📚 But reality taught me a lesson every minute😭 Four days and five nights of tearful experience and lessons For all the parents planning to bring their kids to Beijing! 💡Ticket grabbing tips: ✔️Book the Palace Museum and National Museum 7 days in advance! ❌No tickets available on site ✔️ID cards required for popular attractions🪪Kids bring household registration book ✔️Go to Universal Studios on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, much less crowded! 🚫Warning to avoid pitfalls: ✖️Don’t bring too much luggage! Security checks at attractions are strict to the point of tears ✖️Don’t try to do too much! One big attraction plus nearby spots per day is just right ✔️If it’s too much trouble, book a private family tour🚗 with accommodation and tickets included～ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Must-visit family spots: 🏯The Palace Museum (4 Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District) -Home of 24 emperors from Ming and Qing dynasties🏡 -Recommended 2.5-hour family guided tour👨🏫 🏞Summer Palace (19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District) -Royal summer retreat⛲️ -Suggest entering from Xinjian Gongmen for the smoothest route 🐉Temple of Heaven Park (No. 1 Tiantan Road Jia, Dongcheng District) -Holy site where emperors worshipped heaven⛩ -Best photo spot is on Danbi Bridge 🏰Mutianyu Great Wall (Bohai Town, Huairou District) -Less crowded and more beautiful than Badaling! -Recommended to take the slide down with kids, super fun😆 🎓Tsinghua & Peking University check-in (5 Yiheyuan Road, Haidian District) -Remember to book in advance to enter the campus～ 🎬Universal Studios (Liyuan Town, Tongzhou District) -Must play: Forbidden Journey🔥Battle for the Fire Source -Parade at 3:00 PM daily, only one show! ✒️Liulichang (Nanxinhua Street, Xicheng District) -Hub of the Four Treasures of the Study🖌 -Intangible cultural heritage Rabbit Lord DIY, perfect for families 🏨Accommodation recommendation: JW Marriott Hotel (1 Financial Street, Xicheng District) -15-minute walk to the Palace Museum -Excellent children’s facilities and thoughtful service👍 🍲Food tips: ✔️Siji Minfu Roast Duck (with a view of the Palace Museum) ✔️Jubaoyuan Hot Pot (authentic copper pot) ✔️Huguosi Snacks (experience Beijing-style breakfast) 📌Our lazy itinerary: D1: Treasure hunt at Liulichang - intangible cultural heritage crafts D2: In-depth Palace Museum tour - university check-in D3: Summer Palace - Mutianyu Great Wall D4: Universal Studios marathon day D5: Temple of Heaven blessing - return trip