We Became Tang Dynasty Royals for a Day Ancient China Mom Son Photoshoot

What if a walk in the park could take you back a thousand years? Today, let's step into the Tang Dynasty. We came to the Taoranting Park this morning. It's one of the oldest parks in Beijing. Since we'd be shooting here later, we let baby Leo explore first. He was drawn to a wall of orange flowers called Ling Xiaohua. He bent down to touch them very softly. The park is filled with willow trees, lakes, and quiet pavilions. It's the perfect place for our Hanfu photoshoot later today. Near the lake, kids were splashing in the water. Some adults were fishing and having a picnic. We walk slowly, just enjoy the calm summer breeze. Lately, Leo has been obsessed with counting. He counts everything with his tiny fingers. We stepped into the bamboo grove, quiet and green. And when we stepped out, time had quietly shifted. But before all this, let's return to where it began. While Leo was napping, I rushed to a Hanfu studio. I picked a Tang Dynasty dress and got changed. First, my stylist covered my eyebrows. Women back then had much thinner brows. Then a white reddish eyeshadow, much bolder than today's makeup. My stylist has been doing this for over a decade, even for TV shows. Then final step was red lipstick. Chinese red is always iconic. The hairstyle took a long time and a lot of effort. No wonder noble women had personal maids to do it back then. She used eight hair pieces to build this gorgeous Tang style high bun. To be honest, it was pretty heavy. Then she added a big silk flower on top. It matched my gown. We kept the hairpins minimal to avoid scratching the baby. The final touch was a huadian, a decorative mark on the forehead. Asian women wore it to highlight elegance and status. With earrings and a necklace, the look finally came together. This style is called Gong Yang Ren, inspired by noble women in the Tang murals. Back at the park, we were in Fu Tang Dynasty costume. Leo wore a little robe, soft boots, and a hat with a silk strap. His belt was too big, so grandma helped us make adjustments at home. We had a photographer and a child guide helping with the shoot. The child guide is common in baby and toddler shoots in China. They carry toys, get the baby's attention, and do tricks to make them laugh. Since Leo had played here in the morning, he felt relaxed. The child guide made Leo laugh and spin around. We posed by the lake, in the pavilions, and on the bridge. I wonder, a thousand years ago, was there another mother and son playing here? Did they laugh like we did? What stories did they leave behind? We rested under the corridor by the lake. At two and a half, everything Leo does feels adorable. Everywhere we went, people turned to look and smiled. This is one of the most popular photo spots in Taoranting Park. It's a bit early for the lotus to bloom, but in a few weeks, this pond will be full of flowers. As the sun began to set, the whole park felt like a painting. Stone bridges, lotus ponds, willow trees swaying in the wind. It felt like time had passed for a moment. We are so happy we captured so many beautiful moments. We'd love to make this Asian-style photoshoot a year tradition. It's fun, meaningful, and something we will always remember. If you could step into another era, which one would you choose? Let me know in the comments, and thanks for watching.