Morning

In the morning, go to Tiananmen Square and experience the majesty of this largest square in the world. (If you want to see the flag-raising, you must arrive early, because the flag-raising time coincides with the sunrise time, so you must check the information in advance and arrive at least an hour in advance.) After seeing the Heroes Monument, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, the Great Hall of the People and other buildings, You can go shopping around Qianmen, feel the style of the old Beijing shopping streets, and have lunch here by the way.

Afternoon

After lunch, you can take the bus back to the vicinity of Tiananmen Tower and start the afternoon visit to the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City scenic area is quite large with many points of interest. It is best to do some homework before visiting, or follow a guide to listen to the explanation. When you come out of the north gate of the Forbidden City, you will arrive at Jingshan Park. Climbing Jingshan allows you to see the panoramic view of the Forbidden City and the 360-degree panoramic view of Beijing. If you still have energy, you can go to the surrounding hutongs to stroll around at dusk, and experience the most authentic life of the common people in Beijing.

As the capital, Beijing's urban transportation is very developed. Subway and bus are the most commonly used means of transportation for tourists. After arriving in Beijing, it is strongly recommended to get a "Municipal Transportation Smart Card" in the subway station, which can be used for subway, bus, and some urban rail transit. Today's transportation mainly relies on walking. After touring around Qianmen-Dashilar, if you want to go back to Tiananmen to visit the Forbidden City, you can take bus 2/59/120 from Dashilar bus station to get off at Tiananmen East Station.

Beijing has been a cosmopolitan city with a mix of ethnic groups for hundreds of years, hence the variety of snacks here is unique and rich in both salty and sweet flavors. Although Beijing cuisine is not included in the eight major cuisines, the reputation of Beijing's food has long been spread abroad, with freshness and suitability being the common characteristics of Beijing cuisine. Qianmen Street gathers many time-honored brands such as Quanjude and Dong Lai Shun, as well as the flagship stores of other Beijing delicacies. The restaurants are always packed with people. The Dazhalan Hutong nearby is a gathering place for many characteristic snacks. If you want to taste delicacies like "baodu" and "lu zhu," visiting here is definitely the right choice.

The area around Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, Qianmen, and Wangfujing is the central area of Beijing, with a considerable number of hotels of various grades. Many of Beijing's popular attractions are also located in the area, which can be conveniently reached. In addition, the subway lines 1 and 2 pass through this area, greatly facilitating the travel of tourists.

Morning

This morning, head to the Temple of Heaven for a visit. The scenic area has four entrances in the southeast, northwest, southwest, and northeast directions. It is recommended to enter from the south gate and exit from the north gate, which allows you to visit in the order of the Circular Mound Altar, the Echo Wall, and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, to obtain the best viewing experience.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, visit the Yonghegong area. As the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing and the former residence of Emperor Yongzheng, the popularity and grandeur of Yonghegong are unparalleled by other Buddhist temples, making it very much worth a visit. After visiting Yonghegong, you can go to the Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy across the street. It is highly recommended to follow an internal guide for the visit, otherwise, many details cannot be fully understood on your own.

Evening

After visiting the attractions, you can come to the vicinity of Guizhai Street for a big meal in the evening. Here, you can find delicious food from all over the country, mainly with a spicy flavor, and each restaurant has its own signature dishes. When you are out late at night, the bustling Guizhai Street with its bright lights will definitely let you feel another charm of Beijing.

Today's itinerary primarily relies on the subway for transportation. To visit the Temple of Heaven, take the subway line 5 and exit at Tiantan East Gate Station from Exit A2. After finishing the visit to the Temple of Heaven, you can continue to take the subway line 5 to Yonghegong Station, and the attraction is right at Exit C. The rest of the day's itinerary can be completed on foot.

As one of the landmark buildings of old Beijing, the various foods around the Temple of Heaven are also full of hidden treasures. From hot pot to various specialty snacks, the emphasis is on high cost-effectiveness and a common people's temperament. Guizhai Street is a 24-hour feast for the palate within the capital city. Within a kilometer-long street, a series of restaurants and eateries encompass flavors from Sichuan, Shandong, Guangdong, and Hunan, including hot pot, barbecue, and other delicacies, with spicy crayfish, mouth-watering bullfrog, and grilled fish being the most famous. Red lanterns hang high on Guizhai Street, which has become the trendsetting indicator for the most popular food in Beijing.

The area around Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, Qianmen, and Wangfujing is the central area of Beijing, with a considerable number of hotels of various grades. Many of Beijing's popular attractions are also located in the area, which can be conveniently reached. In addition, the subway lines 1 and 2 pass through this area, greatly facilitating the travel of tourists.

Morning

In the morning, visit the residence of "China's first big corrupt official" He Shen - Prince Gong's Mansion. The layout of this mansion is even higher than the specifications of the Forbidden City from some perspectives. It is recommended to follow the tour guide to visit in detail, otherwise you will miss many interesting stories and details.

Afternoon

After lunch, you can visit Shichahai for sightseeing. There are numerous small attractions here, such as the former residences of Song Qingling and Guo Moruo, which are all located here. You can also stroll along Yandaixie Street to experience the profound local atmosphere and the rich characteristics of old Beijing. Heading northeast, you will see the landmark building of old Beijing - the Bell and Drum Towers. If you are not tired, you can go to the crowded Nanluoguxiang to have a look. The alleyways on both sides of the alley have a lot of history to talk about. In the evening, you can enjoy the night view by Houhai, and if you are interested, you might as well experience the bar culture here.

The Prince Gong's Mansion is located on the west side of Shichahai. After getting off at Beigongmen Station on Line 6 of the subway, walk north for 300 meters to arrive. The Shichahai-Bell and Drum Tower-Nanluoguxiang area can be completed on foot. This area can also be visited by rickshaw, and the rickshaw drivers will take you to the alleys and tell you old Beijing stories. Regular rickshaws have a service price list, which clearly lists the tour route, tour time, and the cost for each visitor.

Shichahai/Nanluoguxiang area retains the old customs and history of old Beijing, and here naturally there are many time-honored brands. The bars by the sea are also the highlights of this place now. Many high-quality characteristic restaurants are hidden in the alleys around here. If you can't find something you like to eat here, it's really difficult.

Tsinghua University-Beijing University-Zhongguancun area is the educational/technological center of Beijing, with convenient transportation, where the subway line 4 and many bus lines intersect. In addition to many well-known schools, there are also attractions such as the Summer Palace and the Old Summer Palace nearby. It is recommended to stay here for the latter half of the trip in Beijing.

Morning

The Yuanmingyuan Scenic Area is quite large, so it's best to set aside half a day to visit. The scenic spots in the park mainly include cultural landscapes in the east and natural scenery in the west. It is recommended to enter the scenic area from the south gate (get off at Yuanmingyuan subway station and you'll be there), so you can first visit the most important attractions such as the Twelve Zodiacs, the Ruins of the Western Mansion, etc. Then, you can head west along the Fuhai coast to visit many natural landscapes, and finally leave from the Zaoyuan in the southwest corner.

Afternoon

If you want to visit Tsinghua University, it's best to enter from the west gate of the school, where you can rent campus bicycles, making it convenient and less tiring to tour every corner of the campus. The recommended tour route is: Tsinghua West Gate - Lotus Pond Moonlight - Tsinghua Water and Wood - Auditorium - Tsinghua School - Second School Gate - Tsinghua West Gate.

Evening (Flexible choice)

If you still have the energy, you can come to the Bird's Nest/Water Cube in the evening to enjoy the night view. It should be noted that these two attractions are not open to the public at night and can only be viewed from the outside.

To go to the Old Summer Palace, you can take the subway line 4 and get off at the Old Summer Palace Station. If you go to Tsinghua University, you can start from the Yuanmingyuan subway station and walk east for about 400 meters. You can also take the school's transportation vehicle inside the school, which costs 2 yuan for boarding, for details, please refer to http://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/publish/newthu/newthu_cnt/intothu/intothu-3-2.html To go to the Bird's Nest/Water Cube, take the subway line 8 and get off at the Olympic Sports Center Station.

Zhongguancun/Tsinghua University/Peking University area is densely populated, and of course, there are many good places to eat. Here we mainly recommend a few restaurants with high praise in this area.

Tsinghua University-Beijing University-Zhongguancun area is the educational/technological center of Beijing, with convenient transportation, where the subway line 4 and many bus lines intersect. In addition to many well-known schools, there are also attractions such as the Summer Palace and the Old Summer Palace nearby. It is recommended to stay here for the latter half of the trip in Beijing.

Today's itinerary is similar to yesterday's. If you visit the Summer Palace, you will also need half a day to a day. The best route to take in about 3 hours is: East Palace Gate, Renshou Hall, Wenchang Court, Yulantang, Yizun Hall, Leshou Hall, Corridor, Paiyun Hall, Fuxiang Pavilion, Stone Boat, Gengzhi Tu Scenic Area, Ruyi Gate. The architectural complex in front of Wanshou Mountain is the essence of the whole garden, and it must not be missed. If you visit Peking University in the afternoon, you should enter from the southeast gate (you need to register your ID card), and you can visit the library, Weiming Lake, Boya Tower, Cai Yuanpei Statue and other scenic spots along the way, and finally leave from the Peking University West Gate, which is very popular.

To go to the Summer Palace, you can take the subway line 4 and get off at the North Palace Gate Station to enter the park directly. If you want to enter from the East Palace Gate, you need to get on the subway at the North Palace Gate Station and get off at the Summer Palace Station. To go to Peking University, you can get off at Peking University East Gate Station on Line 4 of the subway.

Zhongguancun/Tsinghua University/Peking University area is densely populated, and of course, there are many good places to eat. Here we mainly recommend a few restaurants with high praise in this area.

Tsinghua University-Beijing University-Zhongguancun area is the educational/technological center of Beijing, with convenient transportation, where the subway line 4 and many bus lines intersect. In addition to many well-known schools, there are also attractions such as the Summer Palace and the Old Summer Palace nearby. It is recommended to stay here for the latter half of the trip in Beijing.

Today, if you are going to climb the Great Wall at Badaling, you need to note: There are two routes for visiting the Badaling Great Wall, the south and the north, and the scenery of different routes is also different. Taking the cable car can save a lot of time. If you still have energy and time after visiting Badaling, you can visit the Ming Tombs. It is recommended to visit Dingling first, because this is the only tomb among the Ming Tombs where the underground palace has been opened. If you still have time, you can go to see Changling, where the Ming Emperor Zhu Di is buried.

There are many ways to go to the Badaling Great Wall, and you can choose according to your own situation. [Bus] Take the 919 bus at Deshengmen Station and get off at Badaling Forest Park to arrive at the scenic area. The ticket price is 12 yuan, and there will be a discount if you use the municipal transportation card. If there is no traffic, you can arrive in about an hour. **Train Line S2**: The ticket price is 6 yuan, and you need to take the train at Beijing North Railway Station. It takes about 1.5 hours to reach the scenic area. Although the time taken is relatively long, the environment is comfortable, and you can see the Great Wall at Juyongguan and Shuiguan and other scenes on the train. [Self-driving]: From the city to Badaling, you can take the Beijing-Tibet Expressway. If there is no traffic jam, it can be reached in about 1 hour, and it may take about 2 hours if the road is congested. [Purchase products]: Some travel websites offer round-trip transportation reservation services for the Badaling Great Wall. For details, please refer to the ticket strategy. If you are going to the Ming Tombs from Badaling, you can take the corresponding bus from Badaling Great Wall bus station to Dagumen Station, which takes about 1.5 hours. If you drive, it will take about 40 kilometers and about 1 hour. It is more convenient to return to the city area from the Ming Tombs/Changping, and you can take the Changping subway line.

The Badaling Great Wall is a suburban scenic spot, and it is not very convenient to dine around. It is recommended to bring some food for emergency. If transportation is convenient, you can have lunch in Changping District.

The area around Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, Qianmen, and Wangfujing is the central area of Beijing, with a considerable number of hotels of various grades. Many of Beijing's popular attractions are also located in the area, which can be conveniently reached. In addition, the subway lines 1 and 2 pass through this area, greatly facilitating the travel of tourists.