Introduction to attractions along the best Chengdu self-driving route in Beijing

When we talk about Chengdu, we think of the food here. The food here is indeed attractive enough, and Chengdu is also a very tolerant city. Beijing is naturally familiar to us. This is a diverse city, rich in culture and natural beauty!

So, if you choose to travel by car from Chengdu to Beijing, how do you plan your route? It’s actually quite simple to plan. So, today, the editor will give you a good recommendation on the self-driving route information from Chengdu to Beijing!

The best self-driving route to Beijing from Chengdu

Suggested route for the outbound journey

"Chengdu - Mianyang, Guangyuan, Hanzhong, Xi'an, Anlinfen, Pingyao Ancient Town, Taiyuan, Mount Wutai, Baoding, Beijing". There are many tourist attractions in these cities, especially Xi'an, Pingyao and Mount Wutai.

The whole journey is about 1,900 kilometers. It is recommended to complete the trip in 5-7 days and arrive in Beijing.

Beijing travel arrangements (4-5 days)

There are many attractions in Beijing. It is recommended to reserve at least 4-5 days for sightseeing. I will introduce the sightseeing plan later. Here we talk about suggestions for accommodation and transportation in the city.

First, the control of self-driving cars

Beijing is a city beyond its limits. Foreign cars must apply for a permit to enter Beijing. There are application points on major transportation routes outside the Fifth Ring Road, but it can be a bit troublesome. It is recommended to find a free or cheap paid parking lot outside the Fifth Ring Road, park your car, and take a taxi or bus into the city.

Second, accommodation issues

1. Search for hotel reservations through online platforms such as Ctrip, Fliggy, and Hive. Beijing is a popular city for tourism and business, with a large flow of people and strong demand for hotel accommodation. It is recommended to book at least 10 days in advance to avoid the problem of no room in your favorite hotel.

2. Nowadays, homestay and short-term rental are also very convenient and cost-effective, and you can cook and eat by yourself. You can consider finding a suitable BB to rent for a few days from platforms such as Xiaozhu Short-term Rental. When traveling during the day, you can taste Beijing’s delicacies and snacks outside. When you return to your accommodation in the evening, you can cook and eat by yourself, saving some money.

3. When staying in a hotel in Beijing, be sure to choose a location near a subway station. Beijing's subway network is very complete, and the subway transportation method is the first choice for visiting and traveling in Beijing. Therefore, when choosing a hotel, it is best to find one within 500 meters of the subway entrance.

4. Many famous alleys and parks in old Beijing are mostly concentrated within the Second Ring Road. Therefore, it is recommended that the hotel be located within the Second Ring Road to reach the main attractions quickly and conveniently and avoid spending too much time on the road.

5. You can generally find affordable or cheap business hotels, usually in the price range of around 300-400 yuan. If there are more than 200 hotels, most of them are Home Inns and Seven Days Inn. The conditions are very ordinary and the room is very small, so sleeping is not very comfortable.

6. Regarding hotel room types, it is recommended to choose twin rooms as much as possible. On the one hand, although the double bed room is 1.8m long, it is still uncomfortable for a family of three to sleep together. On the other hand, double beds can be put together to become an extra-large bed of at least 2.4m. If the child does not like to sleep with you, you can also sleep separately.

Third, urban traffic problems

1. Try not to take a taxi because urban traffic is congested. Traffic jams are often severe and it is difficult to take a taxi in Beijing. You may not be able to get on the bus even if you wait for a long time. It is recommended to mainly enjoy subway bicycles, supplemented by public transportation, which is convenient and fast.

Return route

The recommended return route is "Beijing - Baoding Shijiazhuang - Handan Kaifeng - Zhengzhou Luoyang Shiyan Shennongjia Chongqing Chengdu", focusing on visiting Kaifeng, Zhengzhou, Luoyang and Shennongjia. Chengdu is very close to Chongqing. I think if you come and see more, I will

The whole journey is about 2,300 kilometers. It is recommended to complete within 5-7 days.

Things to note

Be prepared for the following when traveling long-distance by car.

1. Conduct a comprehensive inspection and maintenance of the vehicle, replace the oil, engine filter, and air filter, check whether the brake system, tires, battery, and antifreeze are intact, and perform maintenance and long-distance travel

Three , Food for the journey. When traveling by car, you may encounter situations where you cannot go to the village or store. Bring enough food and drinking water, just in case.

4. Commonly used drugs, motion sickness drugs, antipyretics, antidiarrheal drugs, etc.

A guide to scenic spots along the Chengdu self-driving route to Beijing

Xi'an

It is recommended that you stay in Xi'an for about 1 day. You must visit Qin Shihuang’s Terracotta Warriors, Shaanxi History Museum and Xi’an Ancient City Wall. Muslim Street is famous, but feels average. There are a lot of noodles in Xi'an, but I don't know if I can eat them.

Pingyao Ancient Town

Pingyao Ancient Town, together with the Ancient Town of Lijiang in Yunnan, Huizhou in Anhui and Langzhong in Sichuan, is one of the best-preserved ancient towns in China. It was first built in the period of King Xuan of the Western Zhou Dynasty. The main attractions in Pingyao Ancient City include Pingyao County Government, Rishengchang Bank, Confucian Temple, Qingxuguan, Pingyao Ancient City Wall, Wengcheng, Bridge Tower, Dianjiang Platform, etc.

Mount Wutai

1. Wuye Temple

Wuye Temple, also known as Wulongwang Temple, was built in the Ming Dynasty and is located in Wanfo Pavilion in Mount Wutai. It is one of the most popular temples in Mount Wutai and is worth a visit.

2. Xiantong Temple

Xiantong Temple, located in Taihuai Town, Wutai Mountain, is the second official temple in Chinese history. It was built only slightly later than the White Horse Temple in Luoyang. It was also built in the Han Dynasty and has a long history.

Third, Tayuan Temple

Tayuan Temple is located on the south side of Xiantong Temple. This used to be the pagoda courtyard of Xiantong Temple. After the pagoda was rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty, it became a separate temple. Because there is a big white pagoda in the temple, it is called pagoda temple. The Big White Pagoda in the temple, whose full name is "Sakyamuni Pagoda", is the main symbol of the temple and the landmark building of Mount Wutai. It is particularly spectacular under the red wall and glazed tile roof.

Four. Dailuo Temple

Dailuo Temple, commonly known as Xiaochaotai by the common people, is a small ancient temple with a long history. It is located on a steep ridge in Dairodin, and climbing up requires a certain amount of physical strength.

Other attractions include Bodhisattva Peak, Shuxiang Temple, Nanshan Temple, etc. Basically they are located around Taihuai Town. The journey is long, so be sure to maintain your strength and bring plenty of food and drinking water.

In addition, it is highly recommended to watch the stage performance of "Seeing Wutai Mountain Again". The scene was shocking and generally received high praise. It's sure to make you glad you came.

Beijing

Day 1:

Park, Temple of Heaven, Natural History Museum, Dashilar A place to pray for rain and a good harvest. The north side of Tiantan Park is round and the south side is square, which means "the land of round sky". The entire Temple of Heaven is divided into two parts: the inner altar and the outer altar. In the Temple of Heaven Park, there are many buildings, such as the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, Huangqian Hall, East-West Hall, Prayer Gate, Divine Kitchen, Butcher Pavilion and Seventy-two Corridors.

Currently, the Beijing Museum of Natural History is one of the major natural history museums in China. It has a large number of animal and plant fossils, such as the skull fossils of ancient Yellow River elephants, the giant Mamenchisaurus, and the world's earliest bird. One of the three towering Chinese birds.

Dashilan, not far from the Temple of Heaven Park, is a famous old street in Beijing and the epitome and essence of Beijing culture. The old alleys and time-honored shops in the neighborhood are the best places to experience the culture of old Beijing.

Next day:

Tiananmen Square, National Museum, Forbidden City, Beihai Park

On this day, you must get up early. It is best to get up at 4 o'clock and arrive at Tiananmen Square before 5 o'clock. Except in winter, the flag-raising time is usually around 5 o'clock most of the time. Arrive early to get a better spot.

The National Museum of China is located on the east side of Tiananmen Square. It is very large and has a magnificent building. There are many national treasures in its collection, including many famous and precious historical relics, such as the Siyang Fangzun and Simuwu Ding, which are definitely worth visiting carefully with children.

This is the first choice for tourists coming to Beijing. It was the seat of the imperial palace of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is also an important symbol and symbol of ancient Chinese civilization. Walking in the Forbidden City, you can truly feel the depth of Chinese civilization and the glory of the Chinese Empire.

Beihai, located northwest of the Forbidden City, is known as the "Three Seas" together with the "China Sea" and the "South China Sea". For those of us who were born in the 1970s and 1980s, the deepest memory that Beihai Park brings to us is the familiar song "Let's Swing the Oars" "Roading the oar boat, fueling the waves, the white tower reflects the sea, the green trees and red walls" "Surround", it accompanies our childhood and brings us infinite reverie about Beijing, Beihai and the White Tower.

The third day:

The Great Wall, Olympic Park, China Science and Technology Museum

People all over the world remember the Great Wall in Beijing, China - the Badaling Great Wall. Because the evaluation of this great man of the century is "If you don't visit the Great Wall, you are not a true man."

The Great Wall is an iconic attraction that you must visit when visiting Beijing. It is recommended to reserve most of the time and maintain sufficient physical strength. I borrowed a friend's car to go there, which saved me some time. If I take the public transportation system, I recommend leaving early in the morning.

Compared with the huge crowds at the Badaling Great Wall, I actually recommend the Mutianyu Great Wall. The Mutianyu Great Wall is more steep, majestic, and the scenery is very beautiful. Moreover, the key is that there are few tourists and it is not easily crowded. Taking photos is very convenient.

It is recommended to go to the China Science and Technology Museum first. China Science and Technology Museum is the only national science and technology museum in China. In addition to numerous science and technology exhibitions, there is also a science park especially suitable for children. Children can learn science through interactive games. The venue is quite large, so be sure to allow enough time for sightseeing.

After coming out of the Science and Technology Museum, you can find a place to eat first. In the evening, you can go to the Olympic Park. The Bird's Nest and Water Cube are both attractions worth taking your children to see. The lights on the Bird's Nest and Water Cube are particularly beautiful at night.

Day 4:

Tsinghua University, Old Summer Palace, and Summer Palace

Tsinghua University, Old Summer Palace, and Summer Palace are all in Haidian District. They are very close to each other. You can visit the old gate of Tsinghua University and take photos to encourage your children to study hard. We skipped BalaBala then.

There is no need to emphasize the Old Summer Palace. The back garden of Galeries Lafayette is a symbol of an era and a monument to the rise of the Chinese nation from humiliation. It is very educational to take your children to visit.

It is recommended to find a place to eat at noon and visit the Summer Palace in the afternoon.

The Summer Palace occupies a large area, with a mountain to the north and many palace buildings from the Qing Dynasty. To the south is the famous Kunming Lake, where Lafayette spent his summer vacation. I went there at the end of July in the middle of summer. The climate in Beijing is very hot, but the microclimate in the Summer Palace is very comfortable and pleasant.

Day Five:

Beijing Planetarium, China Military Museum, Prince Gong’s Mansion, Nanluogu Lane

This is the last day of the itinerary and will be quite full. It is recommended to start early in the morning.

Beijing Planetarium is the first and largest popular science planetarium in China. The planetarium has many exhibition areas, 3D theaters, domes, simulated observations and many other exhibition facilities, which can help children fully understand astronomy knowledge and is very popular among children.

The Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution is currently the only large-scale comprehensive military history museum in China. It was built in 1959 and is one of the ten largest buildings in the capital.

The museum has a wealth of weapons and equipment exhibits. The exhibition hall is divided into several exhibition areas, including the Agrarian Revolutionary War Museum, the Anti-Japanese War Museum, the National Liberation War Museum, the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, the Ancient War Museum, the Modern War Museum, the Weapons Museum, and the Gifts Museum. In the central hall, you can visit a large number of aircraft and tanks of various eras, which is a feast for the eyes.

If you have enough time in the afternoon, it is recommended to go to Prince Gong’s Mansion and Nanluogu Lane again. Prince Gong's Mansion is also a private residence in Xiao Shenyang. It covers a very large area and has exquisite architectural layout. Prince Gong's Mansion has experienced the historical process of the Qing Dynasty from its peak to its decline, so it is said that "a Prince Gong's Mansion is half of the history of the Qing Dynasty."

Prince Gong’s Mansion is the most complete Wangmi architectural complex in China. It has more than 30 building groups with exquisite layout and extraordinary style.

Nanluoguxiang is a typical old alley in old Beijing. Walking in the alley, looking at the courtyard houses on both sides, the old people chatted in twos and threes, which was quite lively. But unfortunately, Nanluoguxiang has been heavily developed and turned into shopping stores along the street. It was crowded all day. If you want to clock in to work, you can go in the evening.

Actually, there are quite a lot of places to go, and 4-5 days is a bit tight.

Other recommended attractions include: Yonghe Temple, Shichahai, Xiangshan Park, Jingshan Park, Ming Tombs, Taoranting Park, etc. In addition, there are so many former residences of famous people in Beijing, so I won’t list them all.

Kaifeng

Kaifeng has always been known as the ancient capital of ten dynasties. It has been an important town in the Central Plains since ancient times, with many historical sites and antique charm.

1. Dasuoguo Islands

Originally known as Jianguo Temple, it was founded in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms of the Northern Qi Dynasty. It was renamed Suoguo Temple in the Tang Dynasty. The history is very long and the incense is very strong. It is recommended to go to Kaifeng as the first choice attraction.

2. Tianbo Western Clothing

The residence of Yang Ye in the Northern Song Dynasty. However, due to successive years of war, the original building had long been damaged, but now it has been renovated.

3. Kaifeng Mansion

Back then, it was the place where Kaifeng Mansion Yin worked as an official to solve crimes.

However, this ancient building was destroyed by floods. Kaifeng Mansion is now a rebuilt antique building, you can go and see it.

4. Qingming Riverside Garden

Qingming Riverside Garden is a park based on the famous painting "Along the River During Qingming Festival" by Zhang Zeduan of the Song Dynasty, with the theme of life and entertainment in the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty (today's Kaifeng). It covers a large area and has magnificent architecture, which is worth a visit.

Other attractions include Wuxia City of the Song Dynasty and Yuefei Temple in Zhuxian Town. If you don’t have enough time, it’s not recommended to go see it.

Zhengzhou

Mainly Songshan Shaolin Temple. Martial arts originates from Shaolin, which needs no introduction. If you go to Henan without going to Shaolin Temple, it is basically a waste of time. There is also a Yellow River Scenic Area, which you can visit when you have time. Not particularly recommended.

Luoyang

One Longmen Grottoes

The Longmen Grottoes are China's leading large-scale Buddhist grottoes and have been included in the World Cultural Heritage List. The works in the grottoes were carved in the Southern and Northern Dynasties and the Sui and Tang Dynasties. They are exquisite in workmanship, huge in scale and numerous in number. Definitely worth checking out.

2. White Horse Temple

The White Horse Temple is the earliest temple in China and was built in the Han Dynasty. Because of the many wars in Luoyang, the White Horse Temple was rebuilt many times. Currently, many of the buildings and relics are mostly from the Ming Dynasty.

Three. Laojun Mountain

According to legend, Laojun Mountain is the retreat place for Laozi, the founder of Taoism. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, a temple was built on the mountain to commemorate it, and it was later named a famous mountain in the world. The incense has been strong since ancient times. Laojun Mountain is large and steep, so it requires a lot of time and energy to visit. It is recommended to set aside enough time. There are many other attractions, such as Luoyang Museum, Baiyun Mountain, National Peony Garden, Jiguan Cave, and Longtan Grand Canyon, so I won’t introduce them one by one.

Shennongjia National Forest Park (Enshi)

Shennongjia National Forest Park is a world natural heritage, a 5A-level scenic spot with beautiful mountains and clear waters. Worth a visit.

Chengdu and Beijing are very popular tourist cities in their own right. Walking between Chengdu and Beijing is also a great travel experience when driving by car! However, since there are many scenic spots on the route, you still need to plan carefully!