Beijing micro travel route

The epidemic of the century has seen ups and downs, inbound and outbound tourism has completely come to a standstill, and inter-provincial travel and group travel have also been subject to many restrictions. In 2021, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism actively adapted to the changes in consumption formats spurred by epidemic prevention and control, planned and launched the "Greater Beijing, New Scenarios, Micro Travel - Just to Find You" micro travel route collection and selection activity, and finally launched 50 excellent micro travel routes. I hope you will like 10, 20 of these 50 routes...and meet you in one of them.

Cultural Exploration Route

Camel Xiangzi walked out from here, looking for traces on the Camel Bell Ancient Road

Reason for recommendation: Beijing’s intangible cultural heritage tells her historical code

Route itinerary:

Fahai Temple—Yanjing Eight Jue Museum—Momenkou Old Street on the West Beijing Ancient Road

Duration of visit: one day

< p> Mode of transportation: walking + cycling

How to play:

Admire murals and ancient trees at "Fahai Temple". The murals of Fahai Temple are well-known as the model works of courtyard paintings in the Ming Dynasty. They are treasures of Buddhist art and can be compared with the Dunhuang murals of the Song and Yuan Dynasties. The big bronze bell, you can hear the sound of history. What you can't miss when you come to Fahai Temple is this Sanskrit bronze Buddha bell. It was cast in 1447 in the Ming Dynasty. It is 1.75 meters high and weighs 1068 kilograms. In terms of exquisiteness, it can rival the four largest in the world. The Yongle Bell of Juesheng Temple, the King of Bells. The inner and outer walls of the bell are inscribed with Chinese, Tibetan and Sanskrit characters, with a total of about 8,000 characters. It is said to be the only large bronze bell with three characters cast in the mouth. There are two "white pine" in Fahai Temple, which are from the Ming Dynasty. It was planted when the temple was built, more than 560 years ago. They guard the main hall like two silver dragons and are called "White Dragon Pines".

Afterwards, we went to the "Yanjing Eight Wonders Museum". In nearly ten exhibition halls, there were displays including a gold lacquer inlaid imitation of the Dragon Crossing Screen of the Forbidden City, a waist knife inlaid with filigree imitations of the Qing Palace, a cloisonné "Longevity without Borders" bowl, etc. There are more than 400 pieces of Yanjing's eight unique masterpieces handed down from generation to generation. Protecting and inheriting the national intangible cultural heritage of Yanjing's eight unique palace skills has become a new cultural landmark in the Yongding River Cultural Belt in Xishan, Beijing.

After appreciating the stunts of old Beijing, take a final stroll around the Xiandankou Old Street on the West Beijing Ancient Road and experience the story of Camel Xiangzi on the Tuoling Ancient Road. Drink coffee and eat snacks here to have a wonderful time. day.

A visual feast hidden in the hutong

Reason for recommendation: INS style Hutong culture

Route itinerary:

Dongsi Hutong Museum+" Impression House" + Lishi Hutong "Xiu Xi Museum" + Dengcao Hutong + Yanyue Hutong + Guijie

Duration: Half a day

Transportation: Walking + Cycling

How to play:

First, go to the Dongsi Hutong Museum to experience the architecture of the courtyard house. The most important thing is to check out the INS-style "Impression Tile House". In Lishi Hutong, there is a very magnificent "Dazhaimen" "" is the filming location, you can view the paintings of Hutong residents in the Chuanxi Museum, and when you are tired of walking, you can go to the tavern to have a drink.

I have to say that walking around alleys is really addictive. After walking through Dengcao Hutong and Yanle Hutong, which are not far away, walking into the two-meter-wide alley is like being in a paradise for a few hours. It is a rare moment of peace and leisure. After admiring the visual feast of the alley, go to the food street for a feast of crayfish.

VR Interactive Hutong Tour Former Residence—Nanbanjie Hutong—Shaoxing Guild Hall—Langman Hutong—Hunan Guild Hall—Fayuan Temple

Duration: Half a day

Mode of transportation: Walking + cycling

How to play:

When you come to Tan Sitong’s former residence, scan the VR QR code on the wall, and elements related to history will appear, which is very interesting.

The Shaoxing Guild Hall in the southern alley was once the place where Lu Xun lived. Scan the VR QR code and Lu Xun will be standing at the door waiting for you, haha.

The most interesting thing is Luangman Hutong, where there is the "Hutong Toilet Black Technology Station". As for Fayuan Temple, just stay here quietly and enjoy a moment of tranquility in the noisy city.

Cycling in the best season of Beijing to visit the four inner and outer Qihuang Cities

Recommended reason: Cycling in the four and nine cities of old Beijing

Route itinerary :

Ji Xiaolan’s Former Residence—No. 93 Courtyard Museum—Liulichang Cultural Street

Duration: Half a day

Mode of transportation: Cycling

How to play:

Ji Xiaolan’s former residence is a courtyard with two entrances. The main room of the first entrance contains a detailed introduction to Ji Xiaolan’s life. The main room of the second entrance is Ji Xiaolan’s study room Yuewei Thatched Cottage and Sikuquanshu. study. The vines in the front yard and the crabapples in the backyard are said to have been planted by Ji Xiaolan himself. They have been planted for more than two hundred years. The branches are winding and the green leaves cover the sky. It is very pleasant to sit on the corridor in the courtyard and look at this small courtyard.

No. 93 Museum holds two intangible cultural heritage experience activities every month. The museum usually displays intangible cultural works and sells them. You can also write wishing cards and check in and take photos in the museum.

After the Yuan Dynasty established Beijing as its capital, a kiln was set up here in Liulichang to bake glazed tiles for the imperial palace, hence the name. Since the imperial examination in the Qing Dynasty, merchants and vendors began to open stalls here, including bookstores, antiques, calligraphy and painting, and the Four Treasures of the Study.

Stroll through the former residences of famous people and feel the passion of dragon boat racing

Reason for recommendation: Beijing within the Second Ring Road is both delicious and fun

Route itinerary:

< p> Former Residence of Comrade Soong Ching Ling—Beijing Jinfan Houhai Water Sports Center—Juqi (Deyunshe Branch)

Duration of tour: half day

Mode of transportation: walking + riding

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How to play:

Take a stroll in the "Former Residence of Comrade Soong Ching Ling" in the afternoon. There are mountains and rivers here, and the architecture is rich in the style of the Republic of China. The spring scenery is pleasant, walking through the promenade to admire the begonia flowers is like traveling through history.

After enjoying the quiet time, go to the "Beijing Jinfan Houhai Water Sports Center" in Houhai to join a group of friends or join a boat ride with strangers who like water sports. Feel the speed and passion of dragon boating at sea.

It took about 2 hours for 10 people in a boat. *** and colleagues worked hard to row towards Wanghai Tower and Yinding Bridge. The afterglow of the setting sun reflects the cheers and cheers of the partners, which is romantic and touching.

After exercising, I dragged my tired body to the "Juqi Deyunshe Store" and had a sip of hot pear soup and roast duck. It was delicious!

Warm reminder:

Some attractions adopt measures such as staggered peak hours and limited visits, real-name reservations, etc. Visitors are advised to check and make reservations in advance on their websites, official accounts and other official platforms. (When traveling during the epidemic prevention and control period, you must strictly abide by the relevant regulations on epidemic prevention and control in Beijing and the epidemic prevention and control measures for scenic spots, and make an appointment in advance. In addition, don’t forget to prepare a valid original ID card and a real-time “health code”. Wear a mask correctly. Enter the museum in an orderly manner and keep a reasonable distance.

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