Where to have fun in Beijing during Qingming Festival in 2014

What to do in Beijing during Qingming Festival in 2014

1. Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square is located in the center of Beijing, 880 meters long from north to south and 500 meters wide from east to west. It covers an area of ??440,000 square meters and can accommodate 1 million people for a grand gathering. It is the largest urban square in the world today. The Tiananmen Gate Tower is located at the north end of the square, with the five-star red flag flying high over the square; the Monument to the People's Heroes stands in the center of the square; the Great Hall of the People and the National Museum of China face each other on the east and west sides of the square; Chairman Mao Memorial Hall and Zhengyangmen The tower stands in the south of the square. Now, thousands of people come here to visit and tour every day. Tiananmen Square is rated as the first of the sixteen scenic spots in New Beijing.

Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 and get off at Tiananmen East Station or Tiananmen West Station.

2. The Forbidden City

Also known as the Forbidden City, it is located in the center of Beijing, 1 km north of Tiananmen Square and opposite the south gate of Jingshan. It is 753 meters wide from east to west and 961 meters long from north to south, covering an area of With an area of ??720,000 square meters and more than 9,000 palace rooms, it is the largest palace complex in the world. Outside the Forbidden City is a moat 52 meters wide and 6 meters deep; in Hanoi is a city wall with a circumference of 3 kilometers and a height of nearly 10 meters. There are gates on all sides of the city wall, the Meridian Gate in the south, the Shenwu Gate in the north, and the Donghua Gate in the east. There is Xihua Gate in the west; there are also 4 turrets standing at the four corners of the city wall, with unique shapes and exquisite details.

The Forbidden City can be roughly divided into two parts. The south is the working area, which is the outer court, and the north is the living area, which is the inner court. All the buildings in the outer court and the inner court are arranged on the central axis, symmetrical from east to west and in order.

The outer court is where the emperor handles political affairs. There are three main halls: the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Zhonghe, and the Hall of Baohe. Among them, the Hall of Supreme Harmony is the tallest and most glorious, with a width of 60.1 meters, a depth of 33.33 meters, and a height of 35.05 meters. Grand ceremonies such as the emperor's enthronement, wedding, canonization, appointment of generals, and expeditions were all held here. At that time, thousands of people shouted "Long live the emperor three times" and hundreds of ritual vessels and bells and drums sounded in unison, showing the royal style. The Zhonghe Hall behind the Taihe Hall is where the emperor rested and received worship before attending major ceremonies. The Baohe Hall in the north is where the emperor gave banquets and palace examinations.

The inner court includes the three palaces of Qianqing, Jiaotai, and Kunning, as well as the East Sixth Palace and the West Sixth Palace on the east and west sides. This is where the emperor and his concubines live, commonly known as the "Three Palaces and Six Courtyards" ". There is also a small and unique royal garden to the north of the residential area, which is a place for royal family members to play.

The Forbidden City is grand in scale, neat in layout, exquisite in architecture, gorgeous and luxurious. It contains many rare cultural relics and is the essence of ancient Chinese architecture, culture, and art.

Transportation: Bus 1, 4, 52, 103 and 111 are accessible.

Tickets: 40 yuan in off-season (from November 1 to March 31 of the following year), 60 yuan in peak season (from April 1 to October 31 of the next year); 20 yuan for student certificates; half price for military certificates . Tickets for the Treasure Museum and Clock Museum are 10 yuan each.

3. Badaling Great Wall

With a total length of more than 12,000 miles, it is one of the greatest structures in the world. The Great Wall was first built during the Qin Shihuang period. After successive additions and constructions, the Great Wall we can see now was almost all built in the Ming Dynasty. The Badaling Great Wall is the best preserved section of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall and the most representative section. This is the outpost of Juyongguan, an important pass of the Great Wall. With an altitude of 1,015 meters, the terrain is dangerous and the city gate is strong. It has always been a battleground for military strategists. Climbing the Badaling Great Wall, you can have a panoramic view of the undulating mountains and the majestic northern mountains. The Great Wall is majestic because of the mountains, and the mountains are more steep because of the Great Wall.

"If you don't visit the Great Wall, you are not a true man." It is unthinkable to go to Beijing and not visit the Great Wall, just like to go to Shanghai and not visit the City God's Temple. So far, more than 300 world-famous people, including Richard Nixon and Margaret Thatcher, have climbed to Badaling to view the beautiful mountains and rivers here.

Transportation: Take bus 919 from Deshengmen (bus every 15 minutes), bus 1 from Qianmen (No. 17 stop), bus 2 from Beijing Station East Street (No. 103 stop), History Museum Take the 2nd branch line from Ximen, take the 3rd line from Dongdaqiao (No. 28 Station), take the 4th line from Xizhimen and Zoo, take the 4th branch line from Apple Orchard, take the 5th line from Qianmen West Taxi Station, take the 5th line from Andingmen and Qianmen Route 8 can be reached directly (the first departure time of each tour bus is 6:30 in the morning), and the journey only takes 40 minutes.

Ticket: 45 yuan

4. Summer Palace

The Summer Palace, formerly known as Qingyi Garden, is located in the western suburbs of Haidian District, Beijing, 12 kilometers away from the city center. It is the largest existing ancient garden in China.

The Summer Palace is mainly composed of two major scenic spots, Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake, covering an area of ??290 hectares, of which the water area accounts for about three-quarters. This classical garden is famous for its grand scale and beauty. In addition to more than 100 classical buildings with national characteristics such as pavilions, platforms, towers, pavilions, palaces, temples, pagodas, waterside pavilions, verandahs, causeways, stone bridges, and stone boats, the park also has the vast Kunming Lake. , the majestic Wanshou Mountain, etc.

The Summer Palace has been severely damaged twice in history. It was burned down by the British and French forces in 1860, then rebuilt and renamed the Summer Palace. It was destroyed again by the Eight-Power Allied Forces in 1900 and rebuilt in 1902 to its current size.

The East Gate is the main exit of the Summer Palace open to the outside world, and is home to many bus stations.

You don't have to worry about finding a place to eat, there are kiosks, teahouses and restaurants everywhere.

Tickets: Ordinary tickets: 20 yuan in off-season (November 1st - March 31st), 30 yuan in peak season (April 1st-October 31st); combined tickets: 40 yuan in off-season, peak season 50 yuan (combined ticket includes admission to Dehe Garden, Foxiang Pavilion, and Suzhou Street).

Transportation: Take bus 301, 303, 330, 332, 331, 346, 362, 374, 375, 904, 905 to get there. The easiest way is to take the subway from the center of Beijing to Xizhimen (not far from the zoo), it is best to take a bus. You can also go there by bicycle, which takes about one and a half to two hours.

5. Beihai

On the west side of the Forbidden City in the center of Beijing, there is a body of water. This is Xiyuan, also known as Taiye Pool. Taiye Lake is divided into three parts: North Sea, Zhonghai and South China Sea. Among them, Beihai is the most famous. It was developed into a large royal garden more than 1,000 years ago and is one of the most beautiful places in Beijing.

The design idea of ??Taiye Pool can be traced back to an ancient legend: There are three fairy mountains in the East Sea: Penglai, Yingzhou, and Fangzhang. The gods in the mountains possess the elixir of immortality. Qin Shihuang and Emperor Wu of Han both sent people to search but found nothing. Therefore, emperors of all dynasties simply built fairy mountains in the water near the palace, turning the ethereal fantasy into a tangible reality.

The main scenic spots in Beihai are: Jingxinzhai, Nine Dragon Wall, Liuli Pavilion, Shanyin Hall, Dushan Jade Sea, Xiaoxitian Guanyin Hall, Yanlou Corridor, Tuancheng, Yongan Bridge, Wulong Pavilion, Baiyin Temple, etc. Tower, Bronze Immortal Dew Pan, Qionghua Island.

Transportation: Take bus 5, 101, 103, 109, 124, 812, 814, 846, Kangen Line to Beihai Qianmen, and take bus 13, 42, 107, 111, 118, 810, 701 Drive to the back gate of Beihai

6. Temple of Heaven

In Chongwen District, Beijing, a few kilometers southeast of the Forbidden City, there is a huge temple to worship heaven. This is the Temple of Heaven. The total area of ??the Temple of Heaven is 2.7 million square meters, which is four times larger than the Forbidden City. The emperor of China is known as the "Tianzi", which is also the "son of heaven". Naturally, the emperor's residence would not be bigger than "God's".

The Temple of Heaven covers an area of ??273 hectares. The architectural layout is in the shape of "Hui" and is divided into two parts: the inner altar and the outer altar by two altar walls. The total length of the outer altar wall is 6416 meters, and the total length of the inner altar wall is 3292 meters. The southernmost wall is square, symbolizing the earth, and the northernmost wall is semicircular, symbolizing the sky. The north is high and the south is low. This means that the sky is high and the sky is low, and it also means "the sky is round and the earth is round". The main buildings of the Temple of Heaven are concentrated at the north and south ends of the central axis of the inner altar, which are connected by a wide Danbi Bridge. From south to north they are the Circular Mound Altar, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, and the Huangqian Hall; There are buildings and monuments such as the Divine Kitchen, the Sacrifice Pavilion and the Zhai Palace. The Temple of Heaven has ingenious design, harmonious colors and superb architectural art. It is one of the most outstanding ancient buildings in China.

In addition to "Heaven", the Chinese emperor also had many gods to worship, including earth gods, water gods, agricultural gods, military gods, social gods, religious gods, civil gods, and his own ancestral tablets. Therefore, sacrificial activities are the main work of the emperor, which occur all year round and consume a lot of time. Royal sacrificial buildings are also spread all over the capital and each has its own characteristics, becoming a unique scenery in Beijing.

Tickets: 10 yuan in off-season (November 1st - March 31st), 15 yuan in peak season (April 1st - October 31st). In addition to park tickets, admission to scenic spots in the park is 20 yuan. The pass is 30 yuan in low season and 35 yuan in peak season.

Opening hours: 8:30--18:30

Beijing self-guided tour route arrangement reference

Route arrangement (tickets are off-season prices, and there are more tickets in peak season than in off-season 10-20 yuan, for reference only)

In the city:

1: Tiananmen Square (Chairman Mao Memorial Hall) + Forbidden City + + + Wangfu Jing Pedestrian Street

Tips: The time for the flag-raising and lowering ceremony in Tiananmen Square is different every day. For the specific time, please pay attention to the Beijing Evening News or call 114 to check. Arrive at least half an hour in advance. After watching the flag-raising at about 7 o'clock, we went to the front door to have some breakfast, then went back and queued up to visit the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. The memorial hall is not open every day. Entry to the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall is free. Please note that you are not allowed to bring backpacks and cameras inside. The National Museum package ticket is ￥30. It closes at 4 o'clock and is cleared. There is nothing interesting to see. The Forbidden City is ￥40, entry stops at 4pm. There are two snack streets on Wangfujing Street, one is the Old Snack Street and the other is the Donghuamen Night Market. The food is not special and the prices are not as cheap as outside. The souvenirs there are also expensive. To buy souvenirs, go to Qianmen Street or Dashilan Street. Relatively affordable.

2: Ming Tombs (Dingling Underground Palace) + Badaling Juyongguan Great Wall

Tips: You should go to the designated bus stop and take the state-owned bus tour 1***** tour Route 5, do not take the illegal tourist buses soliciting passengers on the street. Route X departs from 6:30-10:00 in the morning and returns to the departure point at 5:30 pm on the same day. Only the round trip fare is ￥50, and there is no tour guide fee. You pay the tickets yourself; you usually go to four attractions when traveling on Route X: Ming Tombs Reservoir ￥55 + Ming Palace ￥40 + Dingling Tombs ￥40 + Juyongguan Great Wall ￥35. The Ming Tombs Reservoir is the Kowloon Amusement Park, and the Ming Palace is a The tickets for the Wax Museum are not worth the price and are not interesting, so it is not recommended to enter the first two attractions. The restaurants we visited during the lunch tour were very poor, so it is recommended to bring your own lunch food.

3: Beijing, Tsinghua University + Old Summer Palace + Summer Palace + Xiangshan Park (Biyun Temple)

Tips: There are some relics of the Old Summer Palace on the campus of Beijing and Tsinghua University, and no tickets are required. , and they are two of the most famous universities in China. It is worth a visit; the Old Summer Palace package ticket is ￥25 (Old Summer Palace Park ￥10 + ruins scenic spot ￥15). The Old Summer Palace Park is very large and is divided into three parts: Qichun Garden, Fuhai and Changchun Garden, the only thing worth seeing is the Western-style Building in Changchun Garden, which is the ruins scenic spot. It is recommended not to waste time in Qichun Garden and Fuhai. The Summer Palace is RMB 20. The main tourist area is along Kunming Lake, from the Seventeen-Arch Bridge to the West Palace Gate. It costs an additional RMB 15 to go to the Buddhist Incense Pavilion. It is recommended to go to the Baoyun Pavilion next to the Buddhist Incense Pavilion or the Wanshou Mountain for a full meal. Enjoy the view of Kunming Lake. Xiangshan Park ￥20, best to see red leaves in autumn.

4: Yonghe Temple + Confucius Temple + Bell Tower and Drum Tower + Prince Gong’s Mansion + (evening) Xinjiekou Restaurant + Xidan Shopping Mall (Cultural Square + Library Building)

Tips: Yonghe Temple￥ 25. Confucius Temple￥10. The Bell Tower is RMB 15 and the Drum Tower is RMB 20. You can get a panoramic view of the city of Beijing by climbing both the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. Just go up to one of them. It is recommended to go up to the Drum Tower for a wider view. Prince Kung's Mansion is ￥20. It actually only takes 20 minutes to get to Prince Kung's Mansion from the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, but it has to go through a maze-like alley and is not easy to find. You have to ask for directions or take a rickshaw for 5 yuan. The specialty restaurants and shops on both sides of Xinjiekou are worth a visit.

5: Temple of Heaven Park + Ji Xiaolan’s Former Residence + Liulichang Antique Cultural Relics Street + + + China Millennium Monument +

Tips: Temple of Heaven Park package ticket ￥30 (park ticket ￥10 + Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, Circle Mound ￥20). Ji Xiaolan's former residence is located on Zhushikou West Street, perpendicular to Qianmen Street. Liulichang is located on South Xinhua Street, west of Qianmen Street. The store displays some imitation antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and the prices are quite high, so ordinary people can just go and have a look. Dashilar is just an old commercial street in Qianmen, just near Liulichang, so you can stop by.