Our Amazing Trip to China | Easy English Listening (A1)

Summer vacation is finally here! I've been waiting for this forever! I finally get to relax after a whole year of school! Hi, Dad! Welcome home, kids! How was your last day of school? Great! And now summer vacation officially starts! I've been waiting for this forever! I finally get to rest after a whole year of school! Hmm... Summer's here already? Then I have a surprise for you. A surprise? Okay, now you've got everyone's attention. Pack your bags, everyone! We're going to China! China? Really? Is that where the pandas live? That's right, sweetheart! We're going to see real giant pandas! And the Great Wall of China! Dad, are we really going there too? Absolutely! We're going to climb the Great Wall together! Can we take lots of pictures? As many as you want! This is going to be the coolest trip ever! I have a feeling this is going to be a trip we'll remember forever. We need passports, visas and comfortable clothes. I'll book the flights and hotels tonight. The most important things to pack are strong legs and lots of energy. With good health and a great attitude, we're ready for anything. China, here we come! We're going to see the pandas today! I just need to pack the last few things. I've got the passports, chargers and travel documents. The taxi is here! China, here we come! Thank you. You're welcome. I still can't believe we're going to China! It's going to be an amazing adventure! Do you think the pandas will be awake when we get there? I'm sure they'll be waiting for you. This is where the adventure begins. Passports ready? Right here. Good morning. May I see your passports, please? Of course. Are you checking these bags? Yes, all four of them. Do you have any lithium batteries or prohibited items in your checked bags? No, we don't. Here are your passports and boarding passes. Thank you. We're all set. Next stop, China! In just a few hours, we'll be standing on the other side of the world. And maybe tomorrow, I'll be looking at a real panda. Flight 287 to Beijing is now boarding. All right, team. Our adventure to China officially begins right now. Welcome aboard. Have a wonderful trip. Thank you. We've all been looking forward to this. I've read so much about China, but seeing it with all of us is going to be even better. I think this is going to be the happiest trip we've ever taken. No matter where we go, my favorite part is sharing it with you and the kids. That's what turns a vacation into a memory we'll keep forever. Mom, look! Those letters look like tiny paintings. I don't understand them, but they're so beautiful. That's Chinese writing, Lily. Each stroke has meaning. Let's find the exit and get a taxi to the hotel. Dad, look at this. Their high-speed trains are insanely fast. I read about it online. The technology here is amazing. Slow down, Tom. We've got plenty of time to explore. But first, we prepare for our most important mission tomorrow. Tomorrow, we conquer the Great Wall of China. Easy as a walk in the park. Dad is at it again. Let's see who gets tired first tomorrow. I'm bringing my camera. I want to record Dad walking in the park on those giant stairs. You'll both see. I'll be the first one at the top. All right, everyone's here, passports safe, bags checked. We actually made it. No turning back now. China is officially ours to explore. I still can't believe we're walking in Beijing right now. It feels like we stepped into another world. Look at all those taxis. Everything is so organized here. Good. That means our next mission, getting to the hotel, should be easy. Do you think the hotel is far? First, we survive Beijing traffic. We're finally here. China really feels like a whole new world. And this is just the beginning of our adventure. All right, team. This is our home base in Beijing. It looks so fancy. Are we really staying here? Welcome to our hotel. Do you have a reservation? Yes, under the name Ben Parker. Yes, we have your booking. Four guests, two rooms, correct? That's right. Thank you. Here are your room cards. Breakfast is on the second floor. Perfect. Thank you so much. I call window bed. I want the room with the best view. Not bad. This will work perfectly for our trip. It's clean, quiet, and exactly what we need. I'm so hungry after the flight. Fuel up. Big adventure starts soon. The first stop is the Great Wall tomorrow morning. And today, we explore the city a little bit. Ready for Beijing. Let's go explore. Stay close. It's our first time navigating here. Team rule. No one gets lost. This city is incredible. Everything feels like an adventure already. It smells amazing, but also a little scary. That's part of traveling, sweetheart. New things everywhere. This place is like a live food documentary. Let's find something safe before you turn into a food critic. Okay, team. I got this. Technology will save dinner tonight. I'm watching this very carefully. This means, I want roasted duck, right? Dad, I think you just ordered the bravery challenge special. And it still looks like it's moving. Maybe your app just switched to extreme cuisine mode? That's not funny. I definitely clicked the noodle picture. Okay, small change of plans. Tom, enjoy your noodles first. I'll handle this situation myself. I love China, but I'm not ready for the A-chat yet. Best dinner ever. And Dad's disaster is the bonus show. Alright. I guess every adventure needs one unexpected meal. Let's do this. This is exactly why we'll never forget this trip. And why Dad should never order food again. This city never stops surprising us. I love every second of it. Tomorrow, the Great Wall. And no apps this time. I promise. After today, I'm ready for anything. Even Dad's cooking experiments? Let's just focus on surviving the Great Wall first. Then we talk about food safety rules. This trip is already perfect. And we're only getting started. Look at this shop. Everything looks so beautiful and delicate. Let's take a quick look. We might find something special to bring home. This one is so pretty. It feels like a little piece of China in my hands. If you love it, we can keep it as your memory of this trip. This candy is actually amazing. Sweet, crunchy. I could eat this all night. Just don't disappear while eating it. This is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Amy? Tom? Lily? Did you see that? It was incredible. No. No. No. No. No. Tom. Lily. Where is your dad? He was right here a second ago. He probably followed the parade. He always gets carried away with filming. Stay close. We'll find him. He can't be far. Amy? Tom? Lily? Wait. Is that him? Ben, don't ever do that again. I may have gotten a little carried away with the filming. What a day. I think we all earned a good night's sleep. And tomorrow, the Great Wall is waiting for us. Dad getting lost might be my favorite part of the day. I was worried, but now it's kind of funny. Brush your teeth and get some sleep. Tomorrow we're climbing the Great Wall. You'll need all your energy for those endless steps. I'm going to dream about pandas and the Great Wall. And tomorrow, we finally get to see it for real. Good night, kids. Tomorrow will be a day to remember. Everyone ready? Today is the day we conquer the Great Wall. I've been waiting for this since we left New York. This is the day Dad proves he can beat us to the top. You'd better keep up with me. The mountains are beautiful. We're getting closer. Wow. It's even bigger than I imagined. See that watchtower? Getting there will be as easy as a walk through Central Park. Follow me, and I'll lead us straight to the top. Dad, those stairs go all the way to the sky. Mom, is the Great Wall really long enough to reach the moon? That's just a famous story, sweetheart. But it is so long that we should take our time and enjoy every step. Who designed these stairs? This park is a lot steeper than I expected. Come on, Dad. I thought you were supposed to reach the top first. Your walk in the park is slowing down. Very funny. Just wait. Keep going, Dad. The two little squirrels are passing you. Oh no! Look at it go! Grab it! Oh no! My hat! Got it! That was a close one. It really is breathtaking. And the best part is that we made it here together. I want to come back here again someday. This is a moment I'm never going to forget. Mom, once I finish this dumpling, are we finally going to see the pandas? Yes, sweetheart. That's exactly where we're going this afternoon. But you need to eat well first. The panda park is huge, and we'll be doing a lot of walking. I hope this adventure doesn't involve climbing anything as steep as the Great Wall. Don't worry. Todaying stars prefer lounging around and eating bamboo. So the pandas are basically professional nappers? Exactly. They may be the only animals on Earth lazier than your dad. That might be the most accurate thing you've said all day. At least the pandas won't get lost while filming. One tiny mistake, and I never hear the end of it. That's what makes family trips so funny. To Dad, who survived the Great Wall and Beijing traffic. And to the pandas, our next big adventure. Yay! Okay, I'm ready! Then let's go meet your panda friends! Everyone got enough energy? More than enough. Let's go! Remember to stay close once we get there. I'm staying as close as a baby panda. I'm going to take a hundred pictures. And this time, I'm not wandering off. I can't believe I'm finally going to see a real panda! Some dreams are worth waiting for. This trip keeps getting better. And the best part is sharing it with all of you. Our next stop, the pandas! Best day ever! I wonder what the pandas are doing right now. Probably waiting for me. Next stop, the most famous bears in the world. Here we come! Pandas! We're finally here! Your panda dream is about to come true. This place feels so peaceful. Wait until you see them up close. It's even cuter than I imagined. I wish I could give it one big hug. This is going to be my best video of the trip. Dad, don't lean too far over the railing. Just a little closer. Dad, seriously! Oh no! Every photo from the Great Wall is on that phone! Everyone stay calm. Don't make any sudden noises. Please don't eat Dad's phone! If he bites it, Dad's memories are gone. Here you go. It's a little dirty, but it still works. Thank you! You just saved every memory from this trip! Still working. That may be the luckiest phone in Beijing. He looks exactly like me on a Sunday morning. Just lying around after causing a little trouble. True, but the panda didn't drop his own phone. Fair point. Dad is always the one who needs watching. That's why we never let him wander too far. I'm starting to think I'm the most supervised member of this family. For very good reasons. Moments like this are the ones we'll talk about for years. And somehow, my mistakes always make the best stories. This trip gets better every hour. And the pandas were even cuter than I imagined. Ready for the next adventure? As long as someone keeps an eye on me. What a wonderful day! And tomorrow will be just as unforgettable. My legs are officially out of energy. But my heart is still full of pandas! Tomorrow we'll explore the Forbidden City. I want to make sure we don't miss anything. Tomorrow is going to be full of once-in-a-lifetime shots. This time, every battery will be fully charged. Just remember to watch where you're going. Don't get lost while staring at your camera again. I won't, Dad. I'm starting to think no one will ever let me forget today. Not a chance. I didn't think so. Today was the best day ever! The real pandas were even cuter than my stuffed one. We've done a lot of walking today. Everyone should get some sleep. Just like that panda this afternoon, I'm ready to do absolutely nothing. Sleeping sounds like a perfect plan. I need to rest too. Tomorrow I'm going to be a prince exploring an ancient palace. Maybe I'll dream about pandas guarding a giant palace. That sounds like a beautiful dream. It was. Good night, sweetheart. Get some rest, buddy. Tomorrow we step into history. Good night, Dad. Try not to lose anything tomorrow. I'm never going to live that down, am I? They're going to remember this trip for the rest of their lives. So will we. Good morning, explorers! Today we visit the Forbidden City. I'm ready to walk where emperors once lived. Do you think there were royal pandas too? With this family, anything is possible. Fully charged and ready. Today, nothing gets left behind. Let's go explore a real palace. I'm ready for another adventure. Me too. Everyone packed and ready? Yeah, let's go. Yes, we are. All right, let's head out. Ready? Ready! Then let's step into history. Come on, everyone! Another beautiful day in Beijing. And another unforgettable adventure begins. Mom, look at those beautiful dresses. They're stunning, aren't they? Can we dress like that too? I was just thinking the same thing. What do you think? Should Lily and I try on Hanfu? Absolutely! You two would look amazing. We'd like to rent two Hanfu outfits. Of course. We have many styles for both adults and children. This pink one is very popular for little girls. It looks like a princess dress. It really does. This one is beautiful. Does it come with the hair accessories? Yes, the package includes the dress, hair styling and accessories. Mom and Lily are going to look like they belong in the palace. I'd better make sure my camera is ready. How long can we keep the outfits? You can keep them for four hours, which is perfect for photos and sightseeing. That sounds perfect! Great! We'll just need a few minutes to help you get dressed. I feel like a real princess already. And I feel like I'm stepping into another century. These might become my favorite photos of the trip. Mom, I really do look like a princess. You look absolutely magical. How do we look? Like queens of the Forbidden City. Wow! You both look incredible. You look like you belong in a historical movie. Can we take lots of pictures? As many as you want. Please return the outfits by 4 p.m. We will. Thank you for your help. Now we're really ready to explore the palace. Smile, your highnesses. Welcome to our palace. This already feels like a dream. And the adventure is just beginning. Mom, do I look like a real princess? You're the most beautiful princess in the whole palace. Just watch your step. These stones are older than all of us put together. Look at those dragons! This may be my favorite shot of the trip. It's hard to believe people built this hundreds of years ago. And every detail tells a story. Amy, this angle is incredible. Just one more step. Where's Dad? Ben? Where did he go now? Dad got lost again. Looks like he did. Stay close. We know exactly where to look. Okay. This definitely wasn't the way back. Every courtyard looks exactly the same. I should have stayed with my tour guides. Dad! Found you! You got lost again. I was just exploring. You say that every time. And somehow you always find me. Don't worry. With a palace this big, even emperors probably got lost sometimes. That makes me feel much better. From now on, I'm your royal bodyguard. I think I need one. Smile, Dad. This is another classic family moment. Smile, everyone. This time, I'm staying with the group. That sounds like a wise decision. Being here feels like traveling back in time. A princess and a prince in a real palace. These are the kind of memories I never want to forget. That's why we came all this way. This feels like the happiest day ever. I'm officially retiring from solo exploration. That may be your best idea yet. Come on! The palace is waiting! They'll remember this forever. So will we. Ready for the next courtyard? As long as I don't lose my royal guides. Ready to relive our favorite moments? Start with the Great Wall. Dad, you still look out of breath in this picture. That's the face of a man pretending he wasn't exhausted. This one is my favorite. It was the day I saved your hat. I said it was an easy walk. And that was when we laughed the hardest. Moments like that are worth more than any postcard. I couldn't agree more. Did I really look like a princess? You looked like you belonged in the palace. Dad always needs us to keep an eye on him. That's part of his charm. And this panda still reminds me of Sunday mornings. Especially after you got lost again. I still can't believe Dad accidentally ordered fried scorpions. Every wrong turn became a great story. I wrote everything down. One day we'll laugh about these pages all over again. I thought this trip was about seeing famous places. Now I know it was really about being together. I wish this trip would never end. Then we'll have to plan another one. There are still so many places to explore. And we'll explore them together. As long as we stay together, every trip feels special. And every trip needs pandas. These are the moments that matter most. The ones we'll carry with us forever. Good night, everyone. Today was perfect. No matter where we go, home is wherever we're together. And that will always be our greatest adventure.