I am in Shanghai and want to go to Beijing for a self-help tour. The first step is to contact the travel agency in Beijing and ask everyone to help me design the steps.

As a woman, I understand that you want to travel to Beijing alone. Beijing, the capital of China, is rich in historical and cultural heritage. For tourists, self-help tour can explore the charm of this city more freely.

Before preparing for a self-help tour in Beijing, the first step is not to contact the travel agency in Beijing. Because self-help tour emphasizes autonomy and independence, you can make your own plans and arrangements. Through the Internet, you can find many resources about Beijing tourism information, such as scenic spots, traffic guides, special foods and so on. As long as you do your homework in advance and know the tourist information in Beijing, you can travel by yourself smoothly.

Before you start planning, I suggest you determine the time and budget of your trip. Beijing is a charming but huge city, so it is very important to arrange the trip reasonably within a limited time. In the budget, we should also consider transportation costs, catering costs and accommodation costs.

Next, when planning your trip, you can first make a list of the scenic spots you want to visit. There are many famous scenic spots in Beijing, such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall. According to your interest in these scenic spots and time constraints, choose several most worthwhile scenic spots. Then, you can consult relevant traffic information to find out how to get to these scenic spots, as well as the opening hours and ticket prices of each scenic spot.

Besides sightseeing, there are many special cultural activities and delicious food in Beijing that are worth a try. You can consider going to Hutong to experience life in old Beijing, or try traditional snacks in Beijing. In this regard, there are also many suggestions and strategies on the Internet for your reference.

In terms of accommodation, Beijing has a variety of hotels of different grades to choose from. According to your own budget and needs, choose the accommodation that suits you. If the budget is limited, you can also consider some economical accommodation such as a backpack inn or a youth hostel.

Before you leave, please make sure that you have prepared all necessary travel documents and articles, such as identity documents, air tickets, passports and so on. We should also know the weather in Beijing in advance to prepare for the possible temperature changes during the trip.

The self-help tour to Beijing is an exciting and expected experience. As long as you make adequate preparation and planning in advance, I believe you will have an unforgettable trip. I wish you a happy self-help tour in Beijing!