Taste of Beijing

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When I was searching the original article for my 3rd blog post the other day, I incidentally opened this blog called design*sponge which has beautiful and unique background setting in a special designed pattern. It gave me a feeling that I could find something interesting here. That’s true.




I chose one of the posts talking about travel guide in Beijing where I spent a whole year exploring.



A close-up of those gorgeous golden eaves of ancient Chinese style house attracted me first. The blogger introduced his/herself and the reason why to write this post in the beginning.
The main part of the article is divided into 8 sections which are laid in a not-so-clear order. Readers might get lost when go through the words.



In Nan Luo Gu Xiang, North Beijing section, to my opinion, the blogger missed one MUST-SEE spot. It is a traditional soft cheese store named Wen Yu along the tourist lane. When I first went to Nan Luo Gu Xiang, I was wondering whether it was worthy waiting under the burning. But the answer was YES after I had a taste of that chilling, sweet and smooth diary product. Mango flavour is the best!



The blogger moved to Houhai Area, North Beijing section by saying that “At the end of Nan Luo Gu Xiang is Houhai (literally translated as ‘back lake’) where you will find plenty of Beijingers chilling out”. That’s true, and my suggestion is that go to Houhai Lake during the nightfall. You will have this stunning view of rippling lake wave, neon lights, and skyline painted by the fading sunshine. I think that’s something the blogger didn’t mention in this section: his/her own feelings of the view.



Basically, in this post the blogger’s tone was compelling. He/she used round bracket to make a point and give the readers a feeling that the blogger was talking to them right now. For example, “you know who you are” “don’t ask me how I know”. And the blogger highlighted the key words, making the readers easy to navigate what they are interested in. Moreover, I think the page should include more photos to attact eyes.

Danger Fun

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Have you ever tried the bungee jumping or circumnavigation in a little boat? That’s what the crazy people do. But what if you really want to have a taste of danger, I mean, real danger like death? Then jump on a scooter in Vietnam!


This story tells the blogger’s real experiences sitting on a motorbike, squeezing through the narrow path and competing with thousands of other scooters and even livestock. Besides, it was about to rain!


In the beginning, the writer sets up this horrified weather background, making people walk in this scene with him on the road in Vietnam. People cannot stop wondering what’s goanna happen next.


The blogger said: “After all, the ebb and flow of adrenalin through the bloodstream that normally comes with constant near-death experiences on Vietnamese roads had long since flatlined for me at somewhere near panic.” Panic!


Yes, the joys of doing dangerous things are irresistible. Just like the blogger says that putting yourself in danger is a thrill- surviving the experience, even more so.


“What better time to experience danger than when you’re travelling? That’s the time you want to do something different, something you might not get the chance to do at home…”


That must raise readers’ memory of their own trip to some place totally strange to them, and something really unforgettable happened there. Have you ever had this thought that why not? Why not giving yourself a chance to do something which is never done by you before? At this time, look on the right side of the page, there’s this section called “Find the Perfect Holiday” which will lead you to the destination. Target a place and start your challenging trip.

Here are more pictures of scooters in Vietnam road. Imagining you are on one of them and have a danger fun!