✅ Recommended Beijing Itinerary:
Day 1: Tiananmen Square - Forbidden City - Jingshan Park
Day 2: Summer Palace - Old Summer Palace - Tsinghua University / Peking University
Day 3: Yonghe Temple - Prince Gong's Mansion - Shichahai
Day 4: Badaling Great Wall - Nanluoguxiang - Bird's Nest / Water Cube
Forbidden City Travel Guide🕐
✅① The Forbidden City opens at 8:30 am. It is recommended to go at this time to avoid crowds, take beautiful photos. There are no power banks allowed inside.
✅② Remember to reserve your Forbidden City tickets 7 days in advance on the official website. The daily visitor limit is 5000 people. It is not recommended to purchase tickets after arriving in Beijing, because they may be sold out. Additionally, the Forbidden City is closed every Monday, except during holidays.
Tiananmen Square Travel Guide🕐
✅① Check the schedule for flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square on the official website of "The National Flag of the People's Republic of China" the night before. Arrive at least one or two hours early to get a good position, otherwise you may not have a good view.
✅② If you finish watching the flag-raising ceremony early on the weekend, you can go to the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. You should be mindful of your behavior inside the hall as shouting or making loud noises is not allowed.
Great Wall Travel Guide🕐
✅① The most popular sections for tourists to visit are Badaling, Mutianyu, and Juyongguan. Badaling is relatively more developed and closer to the city center.
✅② The Hero Mountain Plaque is located on the southern part of the Great Wall at Badaling, while the Hero Slope is on the northern part of the Great Wall at Badaling.
✅③ You can take the high-speed train to get to the Great Wall. It takes half an hour from Beijing North Railway Station to get to the West Zhimen Station of Subway Line 2, and then you can take the high-speed train from there.
Temple of Heaven Park Travel Guide🕐
✅① It's best to buy a joint ticket, otherwise you won't be able to enter the Temple of Prayer for Good Harvests, which is the main attraction of the park. Be aware that it is closed on Mondays and not open to the public. Don't miss it.
✅② The Temple of Heaven Park is very large, make sure to plan your route in advance and visit the key areas to avoid being exhausted.
Summer Palace Travel Guide🕐
✅① Suggested route: New Palace Gate - Seventeen-Arch Bridge - Central Island - Seventeen-Arch Bridge - Kunming Lake - Eastern Palace Area - Long Corridor - Wan Shou Shan - Garden of Harmonious Interests - East Gate.
✅② It is not necessary to buy a joint ticket for the Summer Palace because it is too large to visit in one day. The above attractions are the highlights that are worth taking time to see.
Bird's Nest / Water Cube Travel Guide🕐
✅① The Bird's Nest and Water Cube look better when the lights are on, therefore it is recommended to visit at night. Please note that security checking is required, and do not bring any prohibited items.
✅② You may need to pay for taking photos with cartoon characters at the gate, please ask about the price before taking pictures to avoid disputes.
✅③ A separate ticket is required to enter the Water Cube, but it is recommended to buy a joint ticket with the Bird's Nest to save some money.
🔴 Beijing Food Recommendations
⭐ Beijing Roast Duck: Golden-yellow, crisp, and tender after roasting
⭐ Donkey-Rolling: Made of dumpling powder, yellow bean flour, crystal sugar, sesame oil, sweet-scented osmanthus, green and red silk, as well as melon seeds
⭐ Lu Zhu Huo Shao: Stewed pig intestine, pork lungs, and pork belly with fire biscuit.
⭐ Mian Cha: A kind of porridge made of millet flour or milled rice flour, sesame sauce, etc. Generally sold as breakfast food.
⭐ Shuan Yang Rou: Dip thinly sliced meat and vegetables in hot pot, it's very appetizing and won't make you feel greasy at all.
