Complete guide for four-day tour
Food, drink and entertainment are all available
Some people say that fools only go out on holidays to travel. If I had the choice, I would not go out on the first day of junior high school. But my parents are in business, and they have a few days off for the Spring Festival all year round. For them, this is the only time a year to see outside. world of opportunity.
Air tickets for Chinese New Year are very cheap. The lowest price is 410. We booked late, and the return ticket is 1450. There are also cheaper ones. You can book earlier.
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About accommodation: Unnamed Hotel Nanluoguxiang Branch
Comments: The location of the hotel is very good, just near the north entrance of Nanluoguxiang. It is very convenient to travel. There are also many delicious foods at the north entrance. The room is clean and tidy, and the facilities are very new. There is also a washing mirror with mirror lights. I like the outdoor terrace. The family sits together, drinks tea, eats snacks, and enjoys the sunset. The service at the front desk is very considerate, helping with luggage, and answering all questions, like this one
This is the most beautiful hotel in Nanluo Ancient Lane that I have stayed in.
Day1. National Expo → Tiananmen Square → Forbidden City → Jingshan Park
Forbidden City: ￥40 combined ticket ￥60 (including the Treasure Hall of the Clock Museum)
The Forbidden City and the National Museum are closed on Monday
I originally planned to visit the Tiananmen Gate Tower in the morning and then visit the National Museum, but I went in through the city gate. This is a one-way street, and we can only go in and out. Then we went out from Donghuamen and made a big circle before arriving at the National Museum. It is recommended to go in first. Go to the National Expo, and there are also the Great Hall of the People and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall nearby. You can visit it if you like (note that the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall is open from 8:00 to 12:00, not in the afternoon). The National Museum is very large, and it takes an hour on the first floor I didn’t finish the tour of the bronze wares, so I went to Qianmen for lunch after taking a look at the flowers on the second floor. [Quanjude] main store is in [Qianmen]. I think the 15 and a half fruit charcoal roast duck at the door is delicious. Five people ate 1100, and the service fee is 10% of the meal fee. If you don’t eat it, you may regret it. If you eat it, you will definitely regret it. Minfu's roast duck has the highest rating, so I recommend trying it.
The Forbidden City can be entered from the Meridian Gate, Donghua Gate, and Gate. Donghua Gate and Gate are less crowded, and the queue time u95f4 is shorter. It is recommended to spend half a day visiting the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City is limited to 80,000 people per day, and tickets must be booked online one week in advance during peak season. The Forbidden City is only open until five o'clock, and many palaces are not allowed to enter at four thirty.
This year, the Forbidden City exhibited the most cultural relics in history. The sky lanterns and longevity lanterns in front of the Qianqing Palace appeared for the first time in the Forbidden City. You can also see exquisite palace lanterns and posted door gods. If you have watched "I am in the Forbidden City", you must not miss the Clock and Treasure Hall. The emperors of the Qing Dynasty loved to collect all kinds of clocks and clocks. These clocks and clocks are very exquisitely designed. When they are in operation, people are amazed by the craftsman's craftsmanship. Unfortunately, only static displays are available in the museum. Exquisite girls will definitely like the Treasure Hall, where you can see the exquisite hairpin ornaments and other handicrafts of the concubines in the harem. It's really super beautiful. If you like to watch palace dramas, you can go to Liugong, the residence of concubines. The red walls and green tiles are a very suitable place for taking pictures. This trip lacks a friend who can take pictures.
Walking from the central axis of the Forbidden City to the end, you can see [Jingshan Park] opposite the Shenwu Gate. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the panoramic view of the Forbidden City. Jingshan is 43 meters high and is the highest point in the city. You can see the subtle fusion of the ancient Forbidden City and the modern metropolis. The ticket price is only two yuan, and the student price is one yuan, super affordable
The last one above is a map of the Forbidden City, you can choose the route according to your preferences.
Day2. Temple of Heaven→Shichahai→Nanluoguxiang→Sanlitun
Temple of Heaven: ￥10 Combined ticket: ￥30 (including Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, Circular Mound Altar)
We were all surprised to see such a blue sky when we went out, thinking that there was only smog in winter and we couldn't help but pat. [Temple of Heaven] is the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties offered sacrifices to heaven and prayed for a good harvest. The park is very big, we only went to the famous attractions on the joint ticket, you can't see much without buying the joint ticket. The echo wall used to have echoes, because it was coated with honey and other things, and the surface was smooth, but now there are no echoes after tourists scribbled, and it does not prevent you from howling a few times to refresh yourself, because many people do it, so it is not embarrassing. At noon at the exit of the Temple of Heaven, we ate the old copper pot at [Nanmen Shabu Meat]. We ordered in advance by phone. This restaurant is very popular. The special sesame sauce is paired with tender and delicious beef. It tastes great, and it is highly recommended.
In the afternoon, the plan is to go to [Prince Gong's Mansion], which is located near [Shichahai]. However, when I searched on Baidu Maps, I found that Prince Kung's Mansion will not open until March 1st due to equipment maintenance. Baidu map is very user-friendly, saving a trip for nothing. Prince Gong's Mansion was once the residence of He Shen, the first corrupt official in the Qing Dynasty. It has experienced the historical process of the %u6e5Yaob Dynasty from its peak to its decline. There is a saying that there is a Prince Gong's Mansion, half of the history of the Qing Dynasty.
Before going to the scenic spot, be sure to check whether the museum is temporarily closed to avoid running in vain.
[Shichahai] is a place with beautiful scenery. The lake is frozen in winter. The ice rink was closed when we went there. It is very pleasant to take a cruise in spring to see the willows and painted buildings on both sides of the river. Yandai Xie Street and Nanluogu Lane are both next to Shichahai. In fact, they are snack streets. They are similar to the Town God's Temple and others. I have no interest. There are many former residences of celebrities in Shichahai, such as the former residences of Soong Ching Ling and Guo Moruo. Nearby is Houhai Bar Street, where young people like to go, and it is very lively at night.
Because I came out with my parents, the itinerary was not very full, and every scenic spot was too big, and my legs were basically useless after a few days. In the evening, I went to [Sanlitun], a gathering place for handsome men and beautiful women. After savoring the old historical background, I turned to the bustling business district, and saw the side of the imperial capital that is in line with the international. Smell the smell of money~ There are various luxury brand counters here, I can’t help but go to ysl to buy a lipstick, and there is also a rare TF counter, anyway, the city I live in does not have any. Sanlitun's [Zhongbalou] dishes for dinner, assorted noodles and tomato sweet and sour grilled fish are super delicious and the environment is petty bourgeoisie, it is worth going.
Day3. Badaling Great Wall
Tickets: ￥35
There are several Great Walls that are quite famous, Badaling, Mutianyu, Simatai, the popularity is decreasing in turn, Badaling is the best restored Great Wall, because we are the first time, Dad wanted to go to the most famous, so we went to Badaling It was crowded. The Badaling Great Wall climbed to the top by ourselves for about two hours. We took 120 pulleys to go back and forth, because people queued up for two hours during the Spring Festival, and we were very tired. In fact, we only reached the fourth floor of the north, a total of the eighth floor. It is not difficult for people to climb by themselves. Simatai Great Wall is close to Gubeikou Town, so few people go there. I heard from the express train driver that the scenery is better there, and you can watch folk performances in the ancient town. You can buy joint tickets for the Great Wall and the ancient town online.
To go to the Badaling Great Wall, you can go to Deshengmen Station and transfer to 877 or take the small train S2 Line S2 Harmony Great Wall, which is known as the train to spring. If it is spring and summer, you can sit in the train and see the flowers blooming on the hillsides on both sides. Just thinking about the beautiful scenery gave me the motivation to go again.
In winter, remember to wear gloves, hats, scarves, and fully armed%uf0c彲8 The photos taken on the Great Wall were taken with great courage, because it was too cold to take off the gloves...
Day4. Summer Palace→Old Summer Palace→Niujie
Summer Palace: ￥20 Combined ticket: ￥50
Old Summer Palace: ￥10 Combined ticket: ￥25 (including the ruins of the Western Building and the exhibition hall)
How can you not go to the [Summer Palace], it is one of the four gardens, and it is the largest and most complete royal garden. The Empress Dowager Cixi will come to the Summer Palace every April, and she will only return to the palace until October to enjoy the mountains and rivers. , very happy, and sometimes listen to opera, life is extremely enjoyable. The most original Summer Palace was burned down by the British and French allied forces, and what we saw was rebuilt during the Guangxu period. Walking around the Summer Palace, looking at the countless flowers, insects, birds and animals painted on the promenade, fragments of famous works, and the prodigal stone brought in by Qianlong with huge sums of money, you can probably feel why the national power has gradually declined since Qianlong. , The corruption of the Qing Dynasty eventually brought it to its downfall. The lake in the Summer Palace is now a beautiful iceberg, and it is not difficult to imagine how sparkling and charming the lake will be after it thaws. There is a feeling of returning to the West Lake here. The West Causeway was built after the Su Causeway, and the Seventeen-Arch Bridge was built after the Lugou Bridge. The emperor moved it here and put it in his garden. The beauty of the world is really in my bag. The %u709 7th Avalokitesvara statue in the Foxiang Pavilion.
[Yuanmingyuan] is near the Summer Palace, and you can arrange a half-day visit. The Summer Palace is worth visiting the ruins of the Western Building and the maze. The ruins of the Western Building are the ruins left after being burned down. Here you can definitely go to the tour guide and learn about the history. The maze in Yuanmingyuan, also known as [Wanhuazhen], imitates the maze of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. I have to say that this is the most interesting experience of my day. It took me a long time to get to the pavilion in the middle. It is worth a visit, no need to buy another ticket .
In the evening, I went to [Niujie] for a stroll. Niujie is a Muslim gathering area, and the halal food here is well-known at home and abroad. As the old saying goes: the best snacks are in Xuanwu, and the best snacks in Xuanwu are in Niujie. We bought some steamed cakes and kidney bean cakes at [Yi Bao Lotus Leaf Cake]. It is said that Sun Li especially likes this store. The kidney bean cake is sweet but not greasy. It is delicious. I bought a pound of beef cubes at [Hongji Snacks] and tasted it very fragrant. [Palace Crispy Beef Cake] is also super delicious, freshly made and warm in hand. I heard that the food in Wangfujing is expensive and not delicious, but the one in Niujie is more authentic.
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It is indeed tiring to walk more than 20,000 steps a day for these four days, but this trip to the imperial capital is worth it. In this era of numerous buildings and material desires, there is still such a place that uses history as its foundation and decorates the city with a large area of ancient rhyme and color. Walking among the old Hu, red walls and green tiles, listening to the sound of the years, forgetting Overwhelmed by the tedious life, forget yourself. I have seen history and civilization, the vicissitudes of life, and better things.
