Beijing Travel Classic Five-Day Tour

Visiting Beijing means visiting history and culture, admiring the splendid royal buildings, feeling the profound Chinese civilization, tasting Beijing's special snacks, and climbing the ancient Great Wall. Among them, the royal buildings are the most spectacular, such as the Forbidden City, Bell Tower, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Old Summer Palace, etc. They can be regarded as landmark buildings in Beijing. They are well-ordered, well-planned, have a long history and are magnificent. Every building is worth appreciating, feeling slowly and savoring carefully. Follow the editor's footsteps and take you through this ancient cultural city.

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Attractions Get up early and go to Tiananmen Square to watch the flag raising, and visit famous buildings such as the Great Hall of the People, the Monument to the People's Heroes, and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. In the afternoon, visit the Forbidden City and Dengjingshan Park for a panoramic view of the Forbidden City. If you still have the energy, you can go to Shichahai Scenic Area at dusk, stroll around the lotus market, see the former residences of celebrities, and feel the noisy atmosphere of Houhai bars at night.

For lunch, you can have a meal of fresh fish on Qianmen Street, where you can taste many old Beijing flavors such as Quanjude, Bianyifang, Baodufeng, and Duyizhi. You can eat in Houhai in the evening. During barbecue season, Nanmen Hotpot is worth trying.

For accommodation, it is recommended to choose Qiangqiang Jingjing International Business Hotel, which has an elegant environment and considerate service. The key is that the transportation is very convenient, which can greatly save travel time.

1. Tiananmen Square

Visiting guide: The flag-raising ceremony time is the same as the sunrise time every day. You can check in advance on the official website of the Tiananmen Administrative Committee and enter the venue at least one hour in advance. Security in Tiananmen Square is very strict and queuing can take a long time. If you don't bring a bag, the entry speed will be faster.

Playing time: 0.5-1 hour recommended.

Opening hours: About half an hour before the flag is raised every day - after the flag is lowered (clearing begins after the flag is lowered). According to the season and actual passenger flow conditions, the public security department will make temporary adjustments.

2. Forbidden City

Tour guide: The magnificent royal ancient building complex is full of precious cultural relics. There is so much culture and stories here. Just looking at it, it's a shame. It is recommended to hire a tour guide or rent a voice translator.

Playing time: 2-3 hours recommended.

Opening hours: Ticket sales stop at 8:30-16:10 in peak season (April-October) and clearance at 17:00; stop 8:30-15:40 in off-season (November-March of the following year) Ticket sales, clearance at 16:30; closed on Mondays (except legal holidays and summer vacation).

3 Jingshan Park

Visiting guide: Jingshan Park is located on the mountain behind the Forbidden City. After coming out of Shenwumen, you can cross the road and enter the south gate of the park directly. The "Wanchun Pavilion" on the top of the mountain is the best place to overlook and take panoramic photos of the Forbidden City.

Playing time: 1-2 hours recommended.

Opening hours: 6:30-21:00 from April to October, ticket sales stop at 20:30; ticket sales from November to March, 6:30 to 20:00, ticket sales stop at 19:30.

4. Shichahai

Tour guide: Admire the old Beijing alleys from Nanluogu Lane, taste various snacks, and slowly walk to Shichahai. Beijing has many famous historical districts, including former residences of celebrities and former palaces. If you have enough energy, you can visit them. Houba Street is the heart of Beijing’s nightlife.

Playing time: 2-4 hours recommended.

Opening hours: Open all day.

The next day

Attractions: Depart from the Temple of Heaven in the morning and visit the place where ancient emperors worshiped heaven. Afterwards, go to Qianmen Street and visit Dashilan and Xianyukou. To the west of the front door is the National Center for the Performing Arts, the Eggshell Building. If you still have time, you can go to Xidan, the bustling commercial district of Beijing, and do some shopping.

Meals You can have a meal near the front door at noon. There are many choices, including grilled fish, noodles with soy sauce, stews and many other Beijing specialties that you can taste here. Dinner can be settled in Xidan Business District.

You can continue to stay at Qiangqiang Jinghua International Business Hotel.

5. Temple of Heaven

Tour guide: When visiting, generally take the south gate, enter the north gate (or east gate) and exit.

You can leave after visiting Qiu Beardong, Huangqiongdong, Danbiqiao, and Japanese Agricultural Cooperative

6. Qianmen Street

Tour guide: Beijing-style commercial old street, a gathering of Beijing’s time-honored restaurants Here you can eat traditional delicacies such as roast duck and mutton-boiled meat. There are also old shops and buildings in the nearby alleys, such as Rui Ruixiang, Beijing Camera Factory, and China Customs and Trade Culture Museum, which you can check out.

Playing time: 1-2 hours recommended.

Business hours: Open all day, store opening hours vary, around 8:00-22:00.

7. National Center for the Performing Arts

Tour guide: The largest theater in Asia, with a novel and unique drop shape, you can enjoy it in the public area during the opera festival from April to July every year. Wonderful opera. The National Center for the Performing Arts provides free Chinese commentary. Those who need explanations can gather in the North Underwater Corridor, one group every hour, and the explanations last about 40 minutes.

Playing time: 1-2 hours recommended.

Opening hours: Closed on Mondays, 9:00-17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday and national statutory holidays.

8. Xidan Commercial Street

Tour guide: There are many department stores along the street, such as Xidan Joy City, Galeries Lafayette, Juntai Department Store, Xidan Shopping Mall, etc. Focusing on youthful fashion elements, it is a shopping paradise for young people.

Business hours: The commercial street is open all day long, and the business hours of each shopping mall and store are different.

The third day

If your attraction cannot reach the Great Wall, you are not a hero. Today, you will go to Badaling to climb the Great Wall. Afterwards, if you have enough energy, time and wealth, you can take a bus to visit the Ming Tombs.

Dining There are few places to eat around the Great Wall. It is recommended to bring some food with you. Consider having dinner in the center of Changping District.

For accommodation, you can consider a hotel near Deshengmen, which can effectively reduce the traffic time on the road.

9. Badaling Great Wall

Travel guide: Bus No. 877 departs from Deshenglou Bus Station. There will be many fake No. 877 buses on the way to the platform. Tickets are 80 yuan, don’t believe it. You can also take the S2 suburban train at Huangtudian Station and get off at Badaling Station.

Playing time: 3-4 hours recommended.

Opening hours: 6:30-19:00 in peak season (April-October); 7:30-18:00 in off-season (November-March).

10. Ming Tombs

Travel guide: It is recommended to go to Dingling first, because it is the only tomb among the Ming Tombs with an underground palace. If you still have time, you can go to Changling, where Emperor Zhudi of the Ming Dynasty is buried.

Playing time: 4 hours recommended.

Opening hours: Ming Tombs attractions: peak season (April 1st - October 31st) 8:00-17:30; low season (November 1st - March 31st of the following year) 8:30-17:00.

Day 4

Attractions Today we went to visit the Olympic Park, the cultural landmark 798, and the fashionable and cutting-edge Sanlitun in Chaoyang District. Sit in a bar in Sanlitun at night and experience Beijing's nightlife.

For dining, we recommend Guijie Street in Dongzhimen. Crayfish, bullfrog, grilled fish, absolutely spicy and cold. You can also choose some specialty restaurants near Sanlitun.

For accommodation, it is recommended to consider Beijing Dongcheng Business District, which is cost-effective. Hotels in Chaoyang Commercial Center are relatively expensive and not recommended.

1. Olympic Park

Visiting guide: Get up early and go for a morning run in the Olympic Forest Park, and then go to the Bird's Nest and Water Cube in the Olympic Sports Center to visit the most iconic contemporary buildings in Beijing.

Playing time: 4 hours recommended.

Opening hours: Olympic Park: 6:00-22:00.

2.798 Art District

Tour guide: A creative park transformed from an old factory, it is a gathering place for Beijing’s literary and artistic youth. It has many galleries, exhibition halls, and many specialty shops. The exhibition hall and art center of 78 are open from 10:00-18:00 and are closed every Monday. Please be careful to choose the right time to come.

Play time: 0.5-1 day recommended.

Opening hours: The park is open all day; the opening hours of galleries and exhibition halls are roughly 10:00-18:00, and most galleries and exhibition halls are closed on Mondays.

13. Taikoo Li Sanlitun

Tour guide: The hottest, hottest and coolest shopping place in Beijing. More than 200 shops are located in buildings with stained glass walls. In addition to many brand flagship stores, there are also many unique original designer brands, making it a must-visit place for young people pursuing fashion trends in Beijing.

Business hours: The business district is open all day, and most stores are open from 10:00-22:00.

Day 5

Attractions: Visit the Summer Palace and Old Summer Palace in the morning, and visit the best universities, Peking University and Tsinghua University

For dining, you can choose some restaurants near the attractions. You can also go to the university cafeteria, but you need to borrow a meal card from your classmates. You can consider going to Wudaokou, the center of the universe, for dinner.

Accommodating hotels near Zhongguancun is a cost-effective option.

14 Summer Palace

Guide: For the palaces and gardens of the Qing Dynasty emperors, you can download the "Summer Palace" mobile tour APP to view park maps, garden routes and other practical information at any time.

Playing time: 3-6 hours recommended.

Opening hours: Peak season (April-October): The gate is open from 6:30-18:00; the central garden is open from 8:30-17:00; the latest departure time is 20: 00. Off-season (November - March of the following year): The gate is open from 7:00-17:00; the central garden is open from 9:00-16:00; the latest departure time is 19:00.

15. Old Summer Palace

Tour guide: It is recommended to enter the scenic spot from the south gate, so that you can visit the most important scenic spots such as the Zodiac and the ruins of the Western-style Building. Then we will visit many natural landscapes along the Fu Coast to the west, and finally leave from the algae garden in the southwest corner.

Playing time: 2-4 hours recommended.

Opening hours: January-March, November, December: 7:00-17:30; April, September, October: 7:00-18:00; May-August :7:00-19:00.

6. Tsinghua University

Tour guide: The main attractions on the Tsinghua campus include the vicinity of Spring Garden, Shuimu Tsinghua University, the auditorium, Tsinghua School, the second school gate, etc. After entering from the west gate, you can rent a bicycle and visit them clockwise.

Playing time: 1-2 hours recommended.

Opening hours: 8:30-11:30 am and 13:30-16:30 pm every day during weekends, statutory holidays, and school winter and summer vacations (see the school announcement for specific dates). In case of important on-campus events, open visits will be suspended.

7. Peking University

Tour guide: China’s highest university. The general tour route is to walk in from the southeast gate. First look at the buildings in the south, then go to the north to see the ancient buildings and landscape lake, and finally leave through the west gate.

Playing time: 1-2 hours recommended.

Opening hours: Only the southeast gate is open to tourists, and the opening hours are 7:30-21:50. You need to bring your ID card or household registration book to the school to register.