Beijing 5 Days Nostalgia Itinerary
10/15/2024


πŸ–οΈ Destination: Beijing
πŸ• Suggested Travel Time: Any season is fine, different seasons have different scenery and experience.
πŸ’° Budget Range: Depends on individual spending habits, the main costs include transportation, lodging, meals, tickets, etc., ranging from 3000 to 8000 yuan.

🌟 Route Highlights: Covering Beijing's historical monuments, modern architecture, culture and art, and natural scenery, this tour gives you an all-round experience of Beijing's charm. You can enjoy the royal style, experience the city life of old Beijing, and feel the trend of modern city.

πŸ“‹ Itinerary.

- Day 1: Depart from the front gate in the morning, stroll along Qianmen Street, enjoy the many old Beijing stores and feel the retro atmosphere. Then proceed to Tiananmen Square, take a photo with the President's statue and Tiananmen Tower, and watch the gallant ceremonial guard post. Then hit the National Grand Theater, where you can come and enjoy a show after visiting the Forbidden City (remember to book tickets in advance). In the afternoon, visit the Forbidden City, choose the internal tour route according to your own situation, and finally climb up to Jingshan Park to enjoy the panoramic view of the Forbidden City from Wanchun Pavilion, and wait for the dusk to take beautiful photos.

- Day 2: First go to King Gong's Mansion to experience the life of princes and nobles in the Qing Dynasty. Then visit Shichahai to experience the city of old Beijing. Then go to Nanluoguxiang and browse the small cultural and creative stores. In the afternoon, visit the Yonghe Palace to experience the Tibetan Buddhist culture in Beijing. In the evening, listen to a Live performance at a bar in a nearby hutong alley, recommended Jianghu, Yugong Yishan, MAO Livehouse, Candy Three Layers and so on.

- Day 3: In the morning, visit the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube to feel the charm of the place where the Olympic Games are held. Inside the Water Cube, you can visit the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube, and there are warm-up pools and a splash park for visitors to have fun. In the afternoon, take the subway to 798 Art District to experience Beijing's modern art atmosphere. In the evening, go to Taikoo Li Sanlitun to browse fashionable brands and have a meal of exotic cuisine, followed by a drink in the bar street to experience a lively atmosphere different from that of the Hutong LiveHouse.

- Day 4: In the morning, visit the Summer Palace to experience the charm of the royal gardens of the feudal empire. Afterwards, visit the Yuanmingyuan to marvel at the ruins of the Yuanmingyuan. In the afternoon, visit Peking University to experience the cultural charm of the institution of higher learning.

- Day 5: In the morning, go to Badaling Great Wall and be a good man. In the afternoon, go to the Thirteen Ming Tombs to feel the seriousness of the tombs of feudal emperors. You can choose to take a self-guided tour by bus, or choose the Badaling - Ming Thirteen Tombs one-day tour group at Beijing Tourist Distribution Center.