Guidelines for visiting Beijing during the holidays

Decided, I will go to Beijing with my parents and children during the summer vacation!!

Dongcheng District:

Tiananmen Square is free

Forbidden City 60

Temple of Heaven Paradise 15

Wangfujing Free

Nanluo Harbor Free

Zhi Street Free

National Museum 40

Natural Museum Free

Tiananmen Square Free

Haidian District:

Tsinghua University and Peking University Free

Summer Palace 20

Old Summer Palace 10

Xiangshan Park 15

Beijing Zoo 170

Beijing Aquarium 170

Chaoyang District:

Bird's Nest 50

Water Cube 30

Sanlitun Free

Beijing Happy Valley 299

Olympic Park Free

Xicheng District:

Jingshan Park 2

Beihai Park 10

Shichahai Free

Niujie Free

Prince Gong’s Mansion 40

Beijing Grand View Garden 249

Beijing Zoo 10

Other areas:

Ming Tombs 40

Badaling Great Wall 80

Beijing Wildlife Park 140

Mutianyu Great Wall 40

Garden Expo 20

Preparation

Documents: ID card, student ID card (half price for attraction tickets), driver's license

Skin care and cosmetics: lip balm, hand cream, cosmetics, sunscreen

Drugs: Gastrointestinal medicine, antidiarrheal medicine, mosquito repellent, cold medicine, motion sickness medicine

Clothing: Dress according to the weather, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large

Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste , facial cleanser, disposable face towel

Electrical appliances: power banks, chargers, mobile phones, cameras, selfie sticks

Others: masks, sunglasses, umbrellas, a small amount of cash, thermos cups

Instructions before traveling

Making strategies (APP: Xiaohongshu, Somecheng, Mafengwo)

Booking air tickets/tickets (booking platforms: various Major airlines, 12306, VX (Cheng Mou)

Book hotels (APP: Cheng, Zhu, Qunar, Group)

When traveling in peak season, be sure to book online in advance If you are sure to book a place to stay with a local group, it is best to confirm it a few days in advance

Accommodation Guide

①.Beijing Railway Station and Jianguomen area: distance Tiananmen Square is very close. If you want to see the flag raising, you might as well stay here for one night

②. Beijing West Railway Station: For those who depart or arrive here, it will be more convenient to stay here on the first or last day of the journey

③. Qianmen, Dashilan: Very convenient, close to attractions, you can reach the Forbidden City just outside the Qianmen

④. Dongzhimen, Sanlitun: one-stop shop for eating, drinking and entertainment

⑤. Xidan area: A commercial street that combines commerce and entertainment. There is everything to eat, drink and have fun, and the transportation is also developed

Accommodation tips

1. You must book a room in advance. Especially when traveling during the peak season

2. It is recommended to choose accommodation within the East Fourth Ring Road, the North Third Ring Road, the West Second Ring Road, and the South Second Ring Road. It is convenient to eat and drink, and many scenic spots are basically within this range

3. You can choose hotels near Qianmen, Wangfujing, Xidan, Dongdan, Chongwenmen, Houhai and Drum Tower. There are many budget hotels and inns in these places with good value for money

4. It is recommended to stay in a B&B or hotel with Beijing characteristics for one night. The Shichahai-Nanluoguxiang area is mostly occupied by courtyard houses. Food, drink and transportation are also convenient, so you can experience it.

5. The minimum requirement is that it is nearby Must have the subway

Beijing food recommendations

Fried liver: This is more like stewed, with pork liver in it, the more authentic it is, the better it tastes

Beijing Roast Duck: It was a palace food in ancient times. You must try it when you come to Beijing

Old Beijing fried belly: Mao tripe is a popular hot pot dish. It is made into fried belly and tastes very good

Mendeng meat pie: This pie has thin skin and lots of meat, and one bite is full of happiness~

Copper pot shabu-shabu: Beijing's copper pot shabu-shabu is definitely a special feature, the hot pot is particularly spicy

Stewed pork: It is to put the internal organs such as roasted and stewed pig intestines and pig lungs on the Let’s be red together

Beijing Zhajiang Noodles: Beijing’s famous noodles with unique taste, don’t miss it

Enema: a special street snack in Beijing that is particularly popular among locals

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Beijing cheese: a milk-based snack spread from the imperial court and a dessert on the streets of Beijing

Bean juice: bean juice, a snack in Beijing, generally tastes sour, slightly bitter, and has a slight sour smell. Many people may not be used to it. If you want to try it, it is recommended to try it in small amounts and with caution

Beijing Food Street

Huguosi Snack Street: It is one of the representatives of local snacks in Beijing

Suan Street: It is a 24-hour food street. Qianmen Food Street: a must-visit place for outsiders when visiting Beijing

Fangzhuang Food Street: High-end restaurant with high quality and overall atmosphere Yupian Street Guang'anmen

Food Street: This food street focuses on spicy flavors.

Xueyun Road Food Street: Various grades and tastes are available, mostly with exotic flavors

How to get to Beijing

Beijing Airport: Capital International Airport/ Daxing International Airport, of which Capital International Airport is relatively close to the city, has buses/subways/buses to the city

Capital International Airport: It is about 20km away from the city. The Metro Airport Line can directly reach Daxing International Airport: It is about 47km away from the city and can be reached directly by the subway airport line

Train station: There are 5 railway stations, among which Beijing South Railway Station, Beijing Railway Station and Beijing West Railway Station are high-speed rail stations. It is recommended to choose high-speed rail

Car: There are many bus stations in Beijing. You can take a bus if you are close to Beijing, but not recommended if you are far away. In addition, if you are motion sick, remember to prepare motion sickness medicine

How to get to Beijing

Beijing bus code: You can download it or search [bus code] on fb. After opening the bus and subway code, you can swipe the bus and subway codes, and you will get discounts on the bus.

Bus: Insert 2 coins The bus card is 1 yuan, and the Z FB bus code is also 1 yuan. It is a segmented fare. You need to swipe your card to get on and off the bus, and there will be prompts on the bus body and voice.

The first and last bus times are different, and some lines are earlier

Subway: starting price is 3 yuan, charged according to mileage, up to 7 yuan, buses are available from 5:00 to 23:00

Online appointment Car: Taxi-hailing apps are basically available in Beijing. It is not recommended to take a taxi in the city during peak periods because of traffic jams. Before taking a taxi, you can check the map to see if the road is congested

*** Enjoy electric vehicles: there are all roads on the roadside , within 10 kilometers, it is recommended that people with many cars pay attention to safety, but the area near Tiananmen Square is not allowed

1. Tiananmen Square: Every morning and evening, a flag-raising and lowering ceremony will be held, and the first brushstroke will be held. Watching a flag-raising and lowering ceremony is a must-do in Beijing

2. The Forbidden City: also known as the Forbidden City, is the most complete and largest wooden structure ancient building complex in China and even the world

3. Badaling Great Wall: If you don’t visit the Great Wall, you are not a true man. The altitude here is as high as 1015 meters, and it is also the outpost of Juyongguan

4. Temple of Heaven Park: The Temple of Heaven was where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to heaven, prayed for rain, and prayed. Special altars for good harvests mainly include the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Hall of Emperor Qian, etc.

5. Shichahai: The surrounding alleys are worth a walk. The bar street is very lively at night, and many celebrities have come to sing in Little Red Book

6. Bird's Nest/Water Cube: Located in Beijing Olympic Park, it is especially beautiful when the lights are on at night.

8. Yonghe Palace: In the 32nd year of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, it became the fourth son of the Qing Dynasty Yinzhen The residence was designated by the State Council as a national key Buddhist temple in the Han area in 1983

9. Tsinghua/Peking University: a famous institution of higher learning in China, which was once a royal garden. The campus has a beautiful environment and unique architecture

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10. Summer Palace: The first of Chinese classical gardens, it was included in the "World Heritage List" in 1998

11. Old Summer Palace: the royal palace of the Qing Dynasty, once the garden of ten thousand gardens, now The ruins tell the unforgettable history of the past

12. Qianmen Street: a famous commercial street in Beijing, with many famous time-honored shops like Quanjude, Donglaishun, etc.

√ Reference for tourist routes

★Day 1: Depart Beijing-Sanlitun--Try Beijing delicacies

★Day 2: Tiananmen, the Forbidden City and Shichahai

★Day 3: Badaling Great Wall-Bird's Nest/ Water Cube

★Day 4: Guhe Garden, Temple of Heaven Park and Tsinghua University Peking University

★Day 5: Private car to the airport and return home

Tips:

For friends who are going to Beijing for the first time, there is basically no problem in following this route. However, if you are traveling with your family or children and are not familiar with the traffic and scenic spots, you may consider traveling with a local group. , this not only saves time and worry, but also saves a lot of money compared to independent travel~