Beijing is a very charming city. Zhaozhao thinks that Beijing is the most charming city in the country. It has both classical charm and fashionable atmosphere. Small alleys, old teahouses, trendy bar streets, and bustling commercial districts, the infinite modern elements blend with the authentic Beijing flavor of old Beijing, forming a profound cultural heritage and an orthodox yet elegant lifestyle in Beijing.

It takes at least a week to visit the whole Beijing in depth. What should I do if I only have three days of vacation? ? In order to save the little brothers and sisters who want to travel to Beijing, Zhaozhao specially sorted out the special itineraries in Beijing for three days, so that you no longer have to worry about where to go. I hope the babies will like it! ! !


Day1 Forbidden City→Jingshan Park→Tiananmen→Wangfujing

The first stop is the [Forbidden City], also known as the "Forbidden City", which I have wanted to see for a long time. Most tourists who come to Beijing for the first time will regard the Forbidden City as a must-see. The Forbidden City is the royal palace of 24 emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is also one of the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden structures in the world. It is also a world-class museum with a collection of more than one million pieces. I want to watch the super hot TV series The real scenes of "Strategy of Yanxi Palace" and "The Legend of Zhen Huan"! !


When traveling in Beijing, you have to drink two bottles of water almost every day. You have to bring water with you wherever you go. There are also water sellers in the Forbidden City, but it is quite expensive at around 10 yuan a bottle, which is much more expensive than outside.

Everyone must go early! The security check outside Tiananmen Square, the queue is super long... I bought the ticket online. It is very convenient to swipe the ID card to enter, but it is a pity that there is no paper ticket for commemoration. Entering from the Meridian Gate and exiting from the Shenwu Gate, the first sight after entering the gate is really shocking! The entire Forbidden City building is divided into two parts: "Outer Dynasty" and "Inner Court". The Outer Dynasty, also known as the "Former Dynasty", centered on the three halls of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony, was the place where feudal emperors exercised their power and held grand ceremonies. Among them, the Hall of Supreme Harmony is the "Jinluan Hall" often referred to in film and television dramas. The inner court is centered on Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Hall, and Kunning Palace, and the East Sixth Palace and West Sixth Palace on the east and west sides.

The Forbidden City in Beijing is known as the top five palaces in the world (the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Palace of Versailles in France, Buckingham Palace in the United Kingdom, the White House in the United States, and the Kremlin in Russia). The deep courtyard can still truly feel its former glory.

Every time I go to the Forbidden City, there are huge crowds of people. I have to say that the courtyard of the emperor's house is indeed too big, really majestic! If you walk slowly, you can take five or six hours to finish it. We invited a tour guide to give a 2-hour explanation. Each palace has a brief introduction. Tickets for the Treasure Hall and the Clock Hall need to be purchased additionally. As Beijing’s absolute landmark buildings, Well worth a visit, recommended! !

Then we went to Jingshan Park opposite the Forbidden City. It is located at the central point of the north-south central axis of Beijing. Jingshan was the back garden of the imperial palaces of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. There is also a famous scenic spot in the park, which is the place where Emperor Chongzhen of Ming Dynasty hanged himself. At the east foot of Jingshan Mountain, there used to be an old locust tree. It is said that when Li Zicheng invaded Beijing at the end, Emperor Chongzhen fled here and hanged himself with his belt.

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In Jingshan Park, there are towering old trees, unique peaks, majestic palaces, a wide variety of peonies, and rich cultural activities. There are five pavilions on the mountain, and the center Wanchun Pavilion is located at the commanding height of the central axis of Beijing. It enjoys the best time and place. When you climb on it, you can overlook the panoramic view of the Forbidden City, the axis of the capital, appreciate the charm of the neat and symmetrical layout, and appreciate the magnificent architecture.

From Wanchun Pavilion, you can see the panorama of the Forbidden City in the south; the Bell and Drum Tower on the central axis in the north; the White Pagoda in Beihai in the west; and Zhongnanhai in the southeast. Of course, this is under the premise that there is no smog in Beijing. In front of the Wanchun Pavilion, there is also a sign of "Beijing City Center", which is the center of the capital.

The motherland is strong, and Chinese culture is becoming more and more popular. Many foreigners come to China to travel and play cosplay, hahaha

At dusk, we came to Tiananmen Square to watch the lowering of the flag. It was too early to get up when the flag was raised... Tiananmen on National Day is really magnificent. Especially in the square at night, the lights are brilliant, colorful, and the light fountains...beautiful! !

Standing here, a sense of national pride and belonging emerges spontaneously, and this feeling is stronger than in other places. It is really amazing! Can't wait to pose for a photo! Yeah!

Tiananmen Square starts from Tiananmen in the north, Zhengyangmen in the south, the History Museum in the east, and the Great Hall of the People in the west. It is 880 meters long from north to south and 500 meters wide from east to west, covering an area of ​​440,000 square meters. In the center of the square stands the Monument to the People's Heroes and the solemn and solemn Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. On the west side of the square is the Great Hall of the People, on the east side is the National Museum of China, and on the south side are two ancient towers built in the 14th century - Zhengyang Gate and Archery at the front door. The Tiananmen Gate Tower is located at the northern end of the square. These majestic buildings and Tiananmen constitute Tiananmen Square, which has become a great scenic spot in Beijing. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, Tiananmen Square has experienced many military parades, witnessing the rise and rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

The ten-mile Chang'an Street is very grand. Opposite Tiananmen Square is the Great Hall of the People, the Monument to Heroes, the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, the National Museum, and the National Grand Theater. It is enough to see it all day!

Came to the National Center for the Performing Arts, which is located on the west side of Tiananmen Square and is the largest theater in Asia. The building is in the shape of a drop of water, with a novel shape, and it is especially beautiful when it is lit at night! There are five floors inside the National Center for the Performing Arts, which are respectively equipped with an opera house, a concert hall, a drama theater and a small theater.

The Big Egg at night is particularly beautiful, with mystery in the silence, and flocks of ducks resting on the water. The interior of the big arena is also extremely spectacular, and the huge curved roof gives people a shocking feeling. To sum up, watching the National Center for the Performing Arts must be at night.

The concert hall in the Grand Theater is clean and solemn, with quiet, fresh and elegant tones and styles, where large-scale symphony, folk music and other music performances are performed. The pipe organ in the concert hall is elegant in shape and full of timbre. It is currently the largest in China with the most pegs, the most pipes and the richest timbre. It can be called the "treasure of the town hall". The concert hall architecture has invested heavily in creating the best acoustics, and enjoying a performance here is a treat.

Finally, we came to Wangfujing Street, where many large-scale shopping malls are gathered, Wangfujing Snack Street where you can eat food from all over the world, Wangfujing Church with a long history, etc. It is a popular place for shopping and tasting food in Beijing.

Walking into Wangfujing, Wangfujing Snack Street is inevitable, but there are too many people. You can eat old Beijing-style fried liver, fried belly, tofu brain, Tianjin Goubuli steamed buns, Northwest haggis soup, etc. There are delicacies from all over the world, and there are even heavy-tasting foods such as fried scorpions and insects, as well as candied haws, preserved fruits, sugar blowers, etc. Foodies, don’t miss it! !


Day2 Mutianyu Great Wall → Bird's Nest Water Cube

Early this morning, head to Huairou District, Beijing. The Mutianyu Great Wall is located here. It has a long history. It is connected to the Great Wall of Juyongguan in the west and Gubeikou in the east. It has been a military hub guarding Beijing since ancient times. . According to literature research, it was built under the supervision of Xu Da, a general under the emperor in the early Ming Dynasty, on the site of the Great Wall of Northern Qi Dynasty.

The traffic is very easy, there is no need to follow a group, self-driving is the most recommended, and you can also take a bus. Take the 916 express bus at Dongzhimen for about an hour and get off at Huairou North Street, then transfer to the h23/h24 bus or take a taxi for 10 yuan to the scenic spot the door.

The advantage of visiting this Great Wall is that there are not as many people as Badaling, and you will not be very tired, because you can take the cable car to the top of the mountain. Tickets + shuttle bus + cable car tickets can be booked in advance on Qunar.com...

The construction of the Mutianyu Great Wall has a unique style, where there are dense watchtowers, dangerous passes, and crenels on both sides of the city. In the southeast, there are three watchtowers standing side by side, Zhengguantai, which is rare in the Great Wall. In the northwest, there is a Great Wall built at an altitude of more than 1,000 meters, called "Arrow Button" and "Eagle Flying Upside Down". , the entire section of the Great Wall stands against the mountain, with continuous ups and downs, like a dragon soaring.

There are few people on the Mutianyu Great Wall, it is empty, and it has the original feeling of the Great Wall. There are so many foreigners here, and the owner of the restaurant at the foot of the mountain can basically speak English! In short, it’s right to come to Mutianyu if you don’t want to be crowded. The Great Wall here is not too steep, and young people can climb up without taking the cable car if they have enough time. I will come again in the future.

Climbing the Great Wall is still very tiring. Everyone needs to bring enough water. You will sweat a lot. You can go to the beacon towers to take a rest and enjoy the mountain breeze. I lament the greatness of the ancients, we can't even climb, they still have to build the Great Wall! !

There are many cute kittens next to the cable car station on the mountain, but they are all injured. Uncle security takes care of them. You can go and see them when you pass by and donate some food for them~

After returning to downtown Beijing from the Great Wall, you can get off at the Olympic Park and visit the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. The street photos here are very nice~ The Olympic Forest Park, the Olympic Sports Plaza, and the Olympic Sports Center are all in a straight line, and the rest area is quite There are many, every day I put Beijing to welcome you, hahahaha

The Bird's Nest (National Stadium) is located at the northern end of the central axis of Beijing. It is the main stadium of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. With its high-end and atmospheric appearance and many international competitions held, it has become one of the most famous new landmarks in Beijing in recent years. Unique Appearance The outside of the stadium is woven into the shape of a "bird's nest" by interlaced steel like branches. The undulating curved lines make it look like a rhythmic living body, and the shape is very visually impactful.

The Water Cube (National Aquatics Center) is next to the Bird's Nest. It is the venue for the 2008 Olympic swimming, diving and other water events. The building is very peculiar. The outer wall is composed of more than 3,000 irregular air pillow bubbles. To be like water molecules in the blue sea. After visiting the interior of the Water Cube, the sun shines in, only to find that there are not only one layer of bubbles forming the outer wall, but several layers, as if entering the inside of the stacked bubbles, the fairy tale world of the mermaid princess.

Left: Aoyuan Watchtower (Tree of Life), Right: Linglong Tower

Had Peking Duck for dinner, it really lived up to its reputation! Roast duck is a famous dish in Beijing with world reputation. It originated in the Southern and Northern Dynasties of China. It is recorded in "Shi Zhen Lu" that it was a royal food at that time. The meat-eating duck, Peking duck, is roasted over charcoal fire. The color is ruddy, the meat is fat but not greasy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Beijing roast duck is divided into two schools, and the famous roast duck restaurant in Beijing is also the representative of the two schools. It is known as "the delicacy of the world" for its bright red color, tender meat, mellow taste, fat but not greasy.

When we came out after dinner, the sky was already dark, and the Bird’s Nest Water Cube was brilliantly lit at night, making it a good place to take pictures of night scenes. The first time I saw the Water Cube, I was still very shocked. Its beautiful blue color and the red color of the bird's nest complement each other. It should be very exciting to watch a swimming competition here!


Day3 International Trade Center → Temple of Heaven → Qianmen Street → Sanlitun

At noon, I came to Beijing CBD International Trade Center for dinner. There are many high-end hotels and shopping malls here. Of course, the price is high, but the service is really good. The grade is far better than Wangfujing Xidan. , the merchants inside are basically international first-line big names, and the decoration style is also very gorgeous and sci-fi. You often see familiar stars and stars participate in activities, but it depends on luck.

Diagonally opposite the China World Trade Center is the "big underpants" of the CCTV building. It is especially suitable for taking pictures when the weather is good. The open-air platform on the 6th floor of the China World Trade Center Phase III is a good place to take pictures without spending money. After lunch and ready to go, I have to go out for a whole day...

Fortunately, there was no smog during my travels in Beijing. The weather has always been great, and the sun is very comfortable on my face...

Came to the famous Temple of Heaven Park, a world cultural heritage, located at the southern end of Beijing, where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshiped the gods of heaven and earth and prayed for a good harvest. The Temple of Heaven includes two altars, namely the Circular Mound and the Praying Valley. The north wall is arc-shaped, and the south wall intersects the east and west walls at right angles, which is square. This kind of southern and northern circles is commonly known as the "heaven and earth wall", which symbolizes the ancient saying of "the sky is round and the earth is round".

There are no doors on the east, south and north sides of the outer altar wall, only two gates are built on the west side - the gate of the Circular Mound Altar and the Gate of the Praying Valley Altar (also known as the Gate of the Temple of Heaven). There are four heavenly gates in the east, south, west and north around the inner altar wall. The inner altar has an altar and a fasting palace, and there is a horizontal wall from east to west, with the Circular Mound Altar in the south and the Praying Valley Altar in the north.

The environment of Tiantan Park is relatively beautiful. The joint ticket for entering the park is 35 yuan, including the Hall of Prayer for Harvests, Echo Wall and Round Hill. Remember to rent an interpreter, the rent is 10 yuan, and the deposit is 50 yuan. After the tour, you can return it at any door . It tells stories wherever you go, which is very helpful for understanding the various attractions in the Temple of Heaven. Otherwise, it's just a visit here.

It is recommended to enter from the north gate, because the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest is the closest to the North Gate. After entering the park, there is no need to rush to the Hall of Prayer for Harvests. First, go to the Shuanghuan Wanshou Pavilion on the right side of the entrance, and listen to some old people singing pure Peking opera; Rose Garden and Hundred Gardens come to the Heping Gate, and through the Heping Gate are the Hall of Prayer for Harvests and the Hall of Emperor Gan; then walk on the Danbi Bridge and go south until you enter the Echo Wall and the Round Hill; finally go west to the Zhai Palace and the Shen Luxor, these two are not included in the joint ticket and there is an additional charge. After coming out of the west gate, you can go to the Natural History Museum next to it. It is free to visit with your ID card. It is worth seeing!

After visiting the Temple of Heaven, I went to the nearby Qianmen Street for dinner, which is a very famous commercial street in Beijing. Located on the central axis of the capital, it starts from Moon Bay at Qianmen in the north, ends at Tianqiao intersection in the south, and connects with Tianqiao South Street. Before the construction of the outer city in the 29th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1550), it was the royal road for the emperor to go out to the Temple of Heaven and the Altar of Mountains and Rivers. After the construction of the outer city, it became the main north-south streets of the outer city. People commonly call it Qianmen Street, and Beijing's famous "Dashilan'er" is also among them.

Since the Qing Dynasty, Qianmen Street has been a place where merchants gather and business is booming. There are many famous silk and satin shops, and there is also a Zhushikou that sells jewelry. The fire of Quanjude has been passed down for hundreds of years. In the 21st century, it will be transformed into a brand new Qianmen Street, with a new look, and the old Dangdang car has been restored.

There are many time-honored restaurants such as Quanjude, Bianyifang, Donglaishun, and Liubiju in Qianmen Street and surrounding alleys. You can eat a variety of traditional delicacies such as roast duck and mutton. Moreover, these time-honored restaurants have a uniform price in the city and will not be more expensive than outside , on the contrary, it is more authentic, so be sure to choose one and try it out. In addition, the Chinese Bookstore, Lao She Tea House, and Zhang Yiyuan Tea House on Qianmen Street are good places for tourists to buy books and taste tea.

I went to Sanlitun at night and wanted to go to Bar Street for a drink. Sanlitun Bar Street is one of the most "prosperous" entertainment streets in Beijing's nightlife. It is a place frequented by foreigners living in Beijing and domestic gods and goddesses.

Sanlitun is like a holy place for hipsters. It seems to be haunted by handsome men and beautiful women, dressed in fashion, which has become synonymous with the fashion trend of the capital. Apple Sotre's first directly-operated store in China is located here, and there are street fashion brands such as off-white, champion, dover street market, gentle monster, Edison Chen JUICE, Shawn Yue MADNESS, etc., attracting young people when the limited edition is on sale. Long queues, the most famous is the "Uniqlo fitting room", you know...

Dover street market is a collection store opened by Rei Kawakubo, which is a must-see in Tokyo. The overall style of the Beijing store is the same as that in Tokyo. There are basically some items from CDG, Play and big brands. Of course, the selection of products must be good~

From the South District to the North District, enter from Uniqlo and on the right hand side of the sunken square, you will first see popcorn. This is a trendy brand collection store. There are ASSC basic models and cooperative models in it; there are also some supreme, but most of the hats are classic models. There are basically no box logo tees; the little cheap cat, champion, and thrasher are also sold in it!!

In addition to trendy brand stores, there are also restaurants and bookstores, too many to count. Take your time, I like the bookstores here, full of literary and artistic atmosphere, you can spend a whole day...

Beijing, see you next time! ! Love you! !

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