What are the must-see places and attractions in Beijing?

Beijing is a mega-city and an ancient capital of thousands of years. It has a very prosperous commercial and financial system, and is also the heart of China, a famous historical and cultural city. There are many ancient buildings left here, including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Here are some places and attractions that must be visited when traveling in Beijing.

Beijing has a very long history. Characteristic hutongs, old teahouses, trendy bar streets and bustling business districts. The modern elements of old Beijing and authentic Beijing flavor blend with each other, building a profound cultural heritage and an orthodox but elegant lifestyle in Beijing.

The scenic spots you must visit in Beijing are Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. In addition, you can make diversified choices according to your hobbies. Whether it's a couple's trip or a parent-child trip, longing for royal monuments or fashionable blocks, you can find the most suitable place in Beijing.

Preparation before departure:

About large flow:

Large traffic is the traffic from your local area to Beijing. Now, planes, trains, high-speed trains and bullet trains to Beijing are very convenient. Trains and flights from railway stations and airports all over the country to Beijing are relatively dense, so tickets can be easily bought and ticket discounts are relatively transparent, so I won't go into details here!

Regarding accommodation, buy a good means of transportation to Beijing, followed by accommodation. First of all, the hotel rooms in Beijing are not particularly large. Beijing is an inch of land and gold. It has developed rapidly in recent years. The Fifth Ring Road is the center of the city, and the house price in the Fifth Ring Road has soared to 4-5w per square meter. Therefore, local hotels in Beijing are generally not particularly large, and they are not as spacious as hotels in second-and third-tier cities. Many rooms can only accommodate two beds and only have aisles. This is a relatively normal phenomenon.

Tips:

The prices of Beijing hotels in different geographical locations vary greatly. Chain hotels in good locations will arrive at 3-400 yuan/night, almost catching up with the price of four-star and five-star hotels with some positions.

About the traffic in the city:

Local transportation and subway in Beijing are the best choices for travel. Taking a taxi in Beijing is not only expensive, but also the traffic jam is particularly serious. You can't even get a taxi during the rush hour. Bus transfer is troublesome and crowded, and subway travel is the best way, with no traffic jam and controllable time. Basically, most scenic spots and business districts in Beijing are covered by subways. Buying a bus card will solve all the travel problems! Therefore, in the choice of hotels, it is the most convenient and affordable to choose a hotel slightly around the Third Ring Road.

These scenic spots are not only free, but also easy to visit!

Speaking of the key points, let's talk about free scenic spots first. According to several districts, I may be more clear. You can arrange your play time according to your own preferences.

TOP 1: Tiananmen Square, the largest square in the world, is located on the south side of Chang 'an Avenue and is the traditional central axis of Beijing. In the center of the square is the Monument to the People's Heroes. Continue south through Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall, and you will reach Zhengyangmen, also known as the front door. On the west side of the square is the Great Hall of the People and on the east side is the National Museum. Opposite the square, on the north side of Chang 'an Avenue is Tiananmen Gate Tower, and under the gate is the sparkling Jinshui River.

Every morning and evening, Tiananmen Square will hold a solemn flag-raising ceremony. It is essential for people who have just arrived in Beijing to watch the flag-raising ceremony.

The Monument to the People's Heroes in Tiananmen Square, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall and the National Museum in the east are all free.

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall: Located in Tiananmen Square, it is closed every Monday, Tuesday to Sunday morning (8- 12) and afternoon. Free visit with valid documents. It should be noted that you need to go through security check before progress, and you are not allowed to bring bags, cameras, water cups and other items. You need to save your bags first. When it is open every day, there are many people waiting in line, and sometimes there are several long queues with big bends.

Flag-raising ceremony: Whether it is windy, rainy or snowy, the flag-raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square will be held every day. According to the time when the sun comes out every day, it is around 4 o'clock in early summer and around 7 o'clock in winter. If you miss the flag raising, you can watch the flag lowering ceremony at sunset in the afternoon. If you miss both, the flag-raising class will train in Tiananmen Square on the east side outside the noon gate, and you can also take a close look at the swing of the flag-raising class!

New Qianmen Street, south of Tiananmen Square, is crowded with merchants, including Quanjude Roast Duck, a unique steamed dumpling, Liubiju Sauce Garden, Tongrentang Pharmacy, Ruifuxiang Silk Fabric, Direct Shoe Store, Zhang Yiyuan Tea House and fresh fish snacks. It is a paradise for eating goods and a good place to shop!

TOP2: Shichahai Scenic Area in Shichahai District is not only free, but also has a strong cultural atmosphere. Silver Ding Qiao, baggy Xie Jie, Nanluoguxiang, Lotus Market, Huguo Temple Snacks and Bar Street are all here. People who miss old Beijing like it here. There is the most authentic Beijing flavor here, and all the former dignitaries lived here, so the quadrangles and hutongs here are well preserved. Lotus Market is the bar street in journey to the south. To the north of YinDing Qiao is Xie Jie, Dai Yan, to the east of Shichahai is the Drum Tower, and to the east is Nanluoguxiang, where you can stroll for half a day, enjoy the coolness of summer in the bar street in summer, and skate in the open air in Shichahai in winter. You can play in Shichahai area for half a day to one day. Suitable for petty bourgeoisie, foodies who love old Beijing culture and other groups!

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1. Public transportation

Di 'anmen Station-No.60 Road; 82 road; Within 90 years; 90 years away; 107 road; 124 road; Within the 204-night bus; Outside the 204 night bus;

Beihai North Gate Station-13 Road; 42 road; Within 90 years; 90 years away; 107 road; 1 1 1 road; 1 18 road; Within the 204-night bus; Outside the 204 night bus; 609 road; 6 12 road;

623 road; 70 1 road;

Di 'anmen Station-No.5 Road; 1 1 1 road; 124 road; 2 10 night bus; 609 road;

2. Subway

Subway Line 6-Beihai North Gate Station

Nanluoguxiang is one of the oldest blocks in Beijing and one of the 25 planned ancient city protected areas. Nanluoguxiang runs from north to south, from Gulou East Street in the north to Di 'anmen East Street in the south, with a total length of 786 meters.

It is 8 meters wide and was built at the same time as the Yuan Dynasty (1267). It is the only chessboard-style traditional residence with the largest scale, the highest grade and the richest resources in China, which completely retains the texture of hutong quadrangles in Yuan Dynasty. Nowadays, there are personalized shops with ever-changing styles, exquisite and fashionable private houses, and the old and new mixed-race people in Gu Xiang were reborn in the Yuan Dynasty. Tourists from all over the world love to come here and get lost in Beijing.

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Arriving at Beikou: Take bus 107, 124, 204 and 635, get off at Baochao Hutong Station, get off at Xiaojing Station or take subway line 6 or 8 at Nanluoguxiang Station.

Arriving at the south exit: take the bus 13, 60,18, 6 12, 623 and get off at Luoguxiang Station, 104, 108,/kloc-0.

Admission: free.

Top 3: 798 Art Zone Whether you are a literary youth or not, you can install literary models here.

Friends who like art should go here and feel the artistic atmosphere here. This is an old factory, where all kinds of artistic expressions and cutting-edge art from all over the world can be felt. Art, creativity, clothing, photography, clay sculpture, coffee, bars, graffiti, various small shops, performance art, etc. There will also be activities and exhibitions from time to time. What exhibition activities you can see depends on fate.

Transportation: Take bus 40 1, 402, 405, 445, 909, 946, 955, 973, 988, 99 1 and get off at Dashanzi Road South Station. Exit C of Liangmaqiao Station on Metro 10 line can be transferred to Bus No.402, 405 and 909.

Self-driving: Fourth Ring Road to Jiuxianqiao Road around Dashanzi Island, and then enter 798 from No.2 entrance of Jiuxianqiao Road or No.4 entrance of Jiuxianqiao Road. You can park in the factory.

Tickets: free, individual pavilions will be charged separately.

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

798 Art Zone

TOP4: Panjiayuan flea market in other districts likes all kinds of old things. Those who have old things can come here for a stroll. Saturday and Sunday are big markets, with all kinds of cultural relics, calligraphy and painting, Four Treasures of the Study, pearl agate, shadow mask, foot massage clothes, porcelain, wood, furniture, handicrafts and collectibles. But it is full of all kinds of fakes and parallel imports. Please keep your eyes open, the price depends entirely on your personal preference!

Admission: free.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:00- 17:30 Saturday and Sunday 4: 30-17: 30.

Bus route: Panjiayuan Station of Metro 10 Line.

The most representative of the Olympic Park are the Bird's Nest, the Water Cube, the Olympic Forest Park next to it (of course, tickets need to be purchased separately) and the Sinking Garden, including seven courtyards with China elements, which fully display the historical and modern cultural heritage of China. There is a science and technology museum in the northeast (tickets are extra), which is suitable for parents and children and the whole family!

Admission: free.

Opening hours: open all day.

Bus route: Olympic Park Station of Metro Line 8.

Military Museums The China People's Revolutionary Military Museum and the Comprehensive Military History Museum display various weapons, large-scale weapons and equipment, artworks and foreign military exchange gifts. , suitable for children and the elderly to visit and review history.

Admission: free.

Opening hours: 8:30- 17:30 (winter 17:00) and closed on Monday.

Bus route: Military Museum Station of Metro Line 65438 +0.

Capital Museum Capital Museum is a museum integrating collection, exhibition, research, archaeology, public education and cultural exchange, including exhibitions of ancient Buddha statues, ancient jade articles, ancient porcelain and Yan Di bronzes. Suitable for friends interested in ancient musical instruments.

Admission: free.

Opening hours: 9:00- 17:00( 16:00 closed) and closed on Monday.

Bus route: 500 meters east of Muxidi Station of Metro Line 65438 +0.

Xiushui Street is located in the new "Xiushui Street", where you can buy authentic clothes in the "Boutique Gallery". You can also find fashionable foreign trade orders. Suitable for petty bourgeoisie and beauty lovers who like shopping.

Opening hours: 9:00-2 1:00.

Bus route: Yong 'anli Station of Metro Line 65438 +0.

On May Day in Taikooli, Sanlitun is the most unique and beautiful fashion landmark in Beijing, and it is also the most dynamic and popular leisure territory, representing the concept of internationalization and leading the trend of life. Suitable for friends who are at the forefront of fashion and pursue international trends.

Opening hours: open shopping centers.

Bus route: 10 line to Tuanjiehu Station, exit A, and walk 500 meters west. Line 6 to Dongdaqiao Station, exit B, 700 meters north.

Sanlitun, the name must be known to many people. Whether you have been there or not, you must have heard of it. In fact, many people ignore the words Taikooli. Personally, I think Taikooli is more suitable for Sanlitun, more foreign and more in line with Beijing's style. This is a must-see place for many young people on weekends. Whether shopping or eating, this place is a one-stop shopping place, from trendy brands to luxury goods, from ordinary street snacks to luxurious western-style Chinese restaurants, from the rhythm of coffee to drinking in bars. These are undoubtedly a collection of Sanlitun elements.

Several toll attractions worth visiting!

After talking about free scenic spots, plus four must-see paid scenic spots, the essence of Beijing tourism is complete. These four scenic spots are: the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace!

The Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace are all in Beijing. All three scenic spots can be reached directly by subway or bus, but only Badaling Great Wall is not particularly convenient. Here is a detailed introduction to the practical strategy of the Great Wall.

imperial capital

The Forbidden City, also known as the Forbidden City, is the most complete and largest ancient wooden structure complex in China and even in the world, and is known as "the first of the five largest palaces in the world". The Forbidden City was built under the order of Yongle Emperor Judy. According to its layout and function, it is divided into two parts: "the outer dynasty" and "the inner dynasty". It is bounded by Gan Qing Gate, with the outer court to the south of Gan Qing Gate and the inner court to the north. The palaces centered on Gan Qing Palace, Jiaotai Palace, Kunning Palace, and the six palaces on the east and west sides are the residences of feudal emperors and empresses, also known as "three palaces and six courtyards". There are a large number of precious cultural relics in the Forbidden City. According to statistics, there are millions of them, accounting for one sixth of the total number of cultural relics in China. There are clock demonstrations at 1 1 and 14 every day. Don't miss them.

Transportation: The Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing and can be reached by bus and subway.

Public transportation: Take buses 1, 2, 52, 59, 82, 99, 120, 126, sightseeing 1, 17, 1, 2, and 2 in urban areas. Or, take the 1 bus, No.5, No.52, No.99, Sightseeing 1 bus, Night 1 bus and No.2 bus and get off at Tiananmen West, then walk about 1000 meters and enter from the meridian gate.

Subway: Take the subway 1 line and get off at Tiananmen East Station. Walk about 900 meters and enter the Forbidden City from the Wumen Gate. (South Gate of the Palace Museum)

PS: There is no parking lot in the Forbidden City, and the surrounding public parking lots are far away. It is not recommended to drive here.

entrance ticket

Off-season (1October1-March 3 next year1): 40 yuan/person (excluding Treasure Hall and Watch Hall).

Peak season (April1-April 65438+1October 3 1): 60 yuan/person (excluding Treasure Hall and Exhibition Hall).

Tickets must be purchased separately for the Treasure Pavilion and the Watch Pavilion: (regardless of off-season and peak season)

Treasure Hall (Ningshou Palace District, Opera Hall and Shigu Hall): 10 yuan/person;

Bell Hall (Fengxian Hall): 10 yuan/person.

Tips:

Visit the central axis of the Forbidden City: the third hall of Taihe Gate → Ganqingmen → Ganqinggong → Jiaotai Hall → Kunning Palace → Royal Garden → Shenwumen (you can enter Jingshan Park from Shenwumen) East Road: Wumen → Taihe Gate Hall → Ganqingmen → Dongliugong → Ningshou Palace → Zhenfei via West Road: Wumen → Taihemen Hall → Ganqingmen → Xiliugong → Ci.

The Forbidden City implements a one-way tour route from south to north: all tourists enter the Forbidden City from the Wumen Gate (South Gate) and leave the Forbidden City from the Shenwumen Gate (North Gate) after the visit.

Temple of Heaven

Tiantan Park is very big, which is not only of great historical significance, but also very green. Highly recommended, it is worth a visit. If you go to Tiantan Park by subway, get off at the East Gate Station of Tiantan, exit A2, turn right, and you will find the ticket office at the East Gate. You must buy a package ticket, otherwise you can only visit the big park. The core parts, such as the Hall of Prayer for the New Year and the Echo Wall, cannot be entered or seen. Go in along the east gate, go straight west to the Hall of Prayer for the New Year, visit the Hall of Prayer for the New Year, and then go all the way south to visit Mouqiu and Echo Wall. Back to the northwest, there are the God Music Department and the fasting palace. If time is limited, you can go out of the west gate and end the play. If time permits, it is recommended to go to the park for a deep tour. There are many ancient trees and good greening, which is a good place for leisure and relaxation. After the transfer, it is recommended to go out from the north gate. There is an old Ciqikou bean juice shop across the street, where you can taste authentic Beijing snacks and the price is not expensive. If you go out and take the subway to the north gate, it is closer to Ciqikou Station than to the East Gate Station of the Temple of Heaven.

The Summer Palace

Located in the western suburbs of Beijing, the Summer Palace is the first classical garden in China with a total area of about 290 hectares. It consists of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake. The whole park is divided into three areas: the political activity area centered on Renshoutang; Queen's bedroom with Yulantang and Leshoutang as the main body; A scenic tourist area consisting of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake. The whole park is set in the western hills, and the buildings are integrated with the mountains and lakes in the park, which makes the scenery change endlessly. 199865438+February 2nd was listed in the World Heritage List.

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Arriving at Xigongmen: Take Bus No.469 and No.539 and get off at Ximen Station of Summer Palace;

Arrive at Beigongmen: Exit D of Beigongmen Station of Metro Line 4, or take bus 303, 330, 33 1, 346, 375, 384, 563, 60 1, 608, 683, 696, 697, 71.

Arrive at Donggongmen: Exit C2 of Xiyuan Station of Metro Line 4, or take bus 209, 330, 33 1, 332, 346, 394, 60 1, 608, 626, 683, 690, 696 and 7/kloc-0 at Summer Palace Station.

Arrive at Xinjian Gongmen: Bus No.74,374,437,952 and get off at Xinjian Gongmen Station in the Summer Palace.

Traffic Strategy of Badaling Great Wall

You are not a hero until you reach the Great Wall! Badaling Great Wall is an important part of Wan Li Great Wall, and Wan Li Great Wall is a great defense project in ancient China and the pass of Ming Great Wall. Badaling Great Wall is an important outpost of Juyongguan, which is known as "the danger of Juyongguan lies in Badaling, not in it".

There are several ways to go to Badaling Great Wall:

1. Self-driving. Route: Take G6 Beijing-Tibet Expressway (formerly Badaling Expressway) from North Third Ring Road and Fourth Ring Road to the scenic spot exit. It is about 80 kilometers from the urban area to Badaling, and the normal driving time is about 1 hour (depending on the traffic jam).

2. Bus: Take the subway at all subway stations in Beijing, get off at the exit B of Jishuitan Station on Line 2, go east to Deshengmen, take bus No.877, about 1 hour, and go straight to Badaling Great Wall. One-way fare 12 yuan. (Note: Bus 965 and 438+09 circulating on the Internet have changed their routes. Don't go to Badaling) (Note again: Never trust the through train across the subway and all other vehicles except 877, no matter how formal they seem. Some people say that their car costs 40 yuan, it takes one hour to arrive, and it takes three hours at No.877) (note the return time, and it is 10:30- 17:00 in summer.

Winter11:00-16: 30)

3. Train: Beijing Suburban Railway S2 Line, referred to as S2 Line, is issued by Beijing North Station. Xizhimen is a bus hub near Xizhimen. There are many buses and subways from downtown Beijing to Xizhimen. When you arrive at Beijing North Railway Station, there is an obvious S2 line indication. Admission to 6 yuan (government subsidy). You can swipe your bus card (the balance must be greater than 16 yuan). If you are sitting in the wrong position, grab the seat after getting on the bus. Attention, there are many trains on S2 line. Please check the timetable before going out and pay attention to the return time. There are also staff selling packages of the Great Wall scenic spot on the bus, hehe, you know. The official travel time is about 70 minutes, with express and local trains, and the longest is about 1.5 hours. At the end of March and the beginning of April every year, the cherry blossoms at the foot of Juyongguan Great Wall are in full bloom, and you can pass by S2 at this time of year. )

The different characteristics of each Great Wall

Briefly introduce the Great Wall of Beijing. There are many Great Walls in the north of Beijing, all of which were fortifications for guarding the border. They are built according to the terrain, and each section has its own characteristics. Badaling Great Wall is the most famous, including Badaling Great Wall, Juyongguan Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall, Simatai Great Wall, Jinshanling Great Wall, Jiankou Great Wall and Shuiguan Great Wall.

Badaling Great Wall: You're not a hero if you don't reach the Great Wall! Badaling Great Wall is an important part of Wan Li Great Wall, and Wan Li Great Wall is a great defense project in ancient China and the pass of Ming Great Wall. Badaling Great Wall is an important outpost of Juyongguan, which is known as "the danger of Juyongguan lies in Badaling, not in it".

Tickets for Badaling, peak season (April -65438+ 10), low season in 45 yuan (165438+ 10 -3), 40 yuan.

Opening hours: peak season (4-65438+1October): 06:30- 19:00 and low season (1-March): 07:00~ 18:00.

Juyongguan Great Wall: The famous ancient Guancheng along the Great Wall of Beijing, one of the eight scenic spots in Yanjing, is called "Juyong Diecui". Juyongguan is the gateway to Beijing from the north, and it has the momentum of "one person defends it and ten thousand people can't force it".

Admission to Juyongguan, peak season (April-65438+1October), low season in 40 yuan (165438+1October-March), 35 yuan.

Opening hours: peak season (4-65438+1October): 08:30- 17:00 low season (1-March): 08:30~ 16:00.

Mutianyu Great Wall: Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huairou District, Beijing, which is the essence of Wan Li Great Wall. Most of Mutianyu Great Wall is visited by foreign friends, but there are relatively few domestic tour groups, all of which go to Badaling Great Wall, so there is no sea of people here.

Admission: peak season (April1-June 65438+1October 3 1): 45 yuan off-season (June 65438+1October/-March 3 1): 40 yuan.

Opening hours: peak season (1 April-1 October): 08:00- 17:00 low season (1/October -3 1 March).

Simatai Great Wall: It is the only ancient Great Wall in China that preserves the original appearance of the Ming Great Wall, and the remains can be seen everywhere. Among the Great Wall attractions in Beijing, Simatai has a small number of tourists and few crowds. Compared with other Great Wall attractions in Beijing, Simatai Great Wall is particularly steep and steep, and in order to maintain its original appearance, there are not many facilities such as guardrails, so you should pay more attention to safety when climbing.

Admission: 40 yuan.

Opening hours: 08:00- 17:00.

Shuiguan Great Wall: Shuiguan Great Wall Scenic Area is located in Badaling Town, Yanqing County, adjacent to Badaling Great Wall Scenic Area and belongs to the eastern section of Badaling Great Wall. However, it is not the Badaling Great Wall as we all know, but two independent scenic spots. Shuiguan Great Wall is not famous. Many local black tour guides will bring tourists here in the name of Badaling Great Wall.

Jiankou Great Wall: Jiankou Great Wall is located in Badaohe Township, northwest of Huairou District. Tickets are free. Belongs to the Wild Great Wall. The southern section of the Great Wall is rich and steep. In some places, the Great Wall has collapsed and needs to be climbed. It is suggested that outdoor sports enthusiasts cooperate with each other. The Arrow Buckle Great Wall is the most photographed section in various photo albums, and it is also the hot spot of Great Wall photography.

Jinshanling Great Wall: Jinshanling Great Wall is located in Luanping County, Chengde City, Hebei Province. It is the essence of the Great Wall in Wan Li. Known as the "Great Wall of Wan Li, the only place in Jinshan", it is suitable for taking pictures in places with few people. It is a photographer's paradise.

How to distinguish a black day tour?

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The main ways to distinguish black day trips are:

1. Small advertisements on bus stop signs and telephone poles. 2. Small advertisements and business cards distributed around Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. 3. Beijing railway station and bus station attract customers' advertisements. 4. One-day tour advertisements in some small hotels and hotels. 5. The above advertisements have no office location and website, and most of them are contacted by personal mobile phones.