I. Preliminary preparation
1. Documents: Be sure to bring your ID card. You need to check it when taking public transportation and entering the scenic spot. If you meet the preferential policies of students, the elderly, soldiers, etc., remember to bring your student ID card, senior ID card, officer ID card and other relevant documents, and you can enjoy discounts when buying tickets.
2. Clothing: Beijing has four distinct seasons, and the climate is pleasant in spring and autumn. It is slightly cooler in the morning and evening, so you need to prepare a long-sleeved coat; in the hot summer, bring more light and breathable clothes, and at the same time, bring sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and take sun protection measures; in winter, it is cold, down jackets, thick sweaters, scarves, gloves, snow boots and other warm equipment must not But less.
3. Medicines: Prepare cold medicine, stomach medicine, motion sickness medicine, antipyretic medicine and other common drugs to deal with the physical discomfort that may occur during the journey.
4. Other items: mobile phones, cameras, power banks, chargers, water bottles, umbrellas or raincoats. Beijing has convenient transportation. You can download the "Yitong" APP in advance, which is convenient to take the subway and bus.
II. Traffic Guide
External traffic
1. Aircraft: Beijing has Capital International Airport and Daxing International Airport. The Capital International Airport is relatively close to the city, and can be reached by subways, airport buses, taxis and other means of transportation. Daxing International Airport is large in scale and advanced in facilities, with airport express rail, buses, etc. connecting the city.
2. Train: There are many railway stations in Beijing, such as Beijing Railway Station, Beijing West Railway Station, Beijing South Railway Station and Beijing North Railway Station. Beijing Railway Station is located in the city center with convenient transportation; Beijing West Railway Station mainly undertakes trains in Beijing-Guangzhou, Beijing-Jiuzhou and other directions; Beijing South Railway Station is a high-speed railway hub, with many high-speed railway trains to Tianjin, Shanghai and other places; Beijing North Railway Station mainly operates suburban railways and some high-speed railway trains. You can choose a suitable station according to the itinerary.
Urban transport
1. Subway: Beijing's subway network is developed, covering almost all popular scenic spots, and is the first choice for travel. The operating time is generally from 5:00 to 23:00, and the ticket price ranges from 3 to 7 yuan, and it is charged according to the mileage.
2. Public transportation: Public transportation routes cover a wide area, and some routes can enjoy the scenery along the way, but there may be traffic jams during peak hours. The ticket price starts from 2 yuan, and there is a discount for using the bus card.
3. Taxi / online car-hailing: It is convenient to travel, but there may be traffic jams during the morning and evening rush hour. The starting price of a taxi is 13 yuan (within 3 kilometers), and 2.3 yuan per kilometer after exceeding.
4. Bicycle sharing: suitable for short-distance travel, convenient and flexible, can stop at any time to enjoy the street view. Pay attention to standardized parking when using.
III. Popular scenic spots
1. Palace Museum: the royal palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, a world cultural heritage. Red walls and yellow tiles, golden and brilliant, magnificent momentum. It is recommended to play for half a day to a day. The ticket price is 60 yuan (peak season, April 1 to October 31) and 40 yuan (off-season, November 1 to March 31 of the following year). Book tickets on the official website or WeChat official account in advance, enter from the noon gate, visit the Taihe Hall, Zhonghe Hall, Baohe Hall and other major buildings along the central axis, and then visit the East and West Six Palaces, Treasure Museum, Clock Museum and other areas.
2. Tiananmen Square: One of the largest city squares in the world, it is a symbol of China. You can visit for free, watch the solemn flag-raising ceremony here (you need to make an appointment in advance on the WeChat applet "Tiananmen Square", admire the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, visit the National Museum, the Great Hall of the People, etc. The opening hours are 5:00 - 22:00.
3. Badaling Great Wall: "If you don't go to the Great Wall, you are not a good man". The Badaling Great Wall is magnificent and an important part of the Great Wall. The ticket price is 40 yuan, and you can choose to climb on foot or take the cable car. It is recommended to play for half a day to a day, and the best time to visit is spring and autumn.
4. Summer Palace: Known as the "Royal Garden Museum", there are famous scenic spots such as Lake and Mountains, Promenade, Seventeen Holes Bridge, Foxiang Pavilion and so on. The ticket price is 30 yuan (peak season) and 20 yuan (off-season), and you can play for half a day to a day. Enter from the newly built palace gate, first visit the Seventeen Holes Bridge and Nanhu Island, then stroll along the west embankment, enjoy the scenery along the way, and finally visit the corridor, stone boat, Foxiang Pavilion, etc.
5. Yuanmingyuan: The royal garden site, which has experienced the vicissitudes of life, although it is no longer as glorious as it used to be, the broken walls still tell the story of history. The ticket price is 10 yuan (ticket to the ruins park), and the Western Building Ruins Area is charged separately. It is recommended to play for 2-3 hours, and you can use AR programs to reproduce the former prosperity of Yuanmingyuan.
6. Bird's Nest (National Stadium) and Water Cube (National Swimming Center): The landmark building of 2008 *****, with bright lights at night, is extremely modern. You can visit the exterior for free, and you need to buy a ticket to enter the venue. It is recommended to play for half a day, and there is also the Olympic Forest Park nearby, which can be visited together.
7. Beijing Universal Resort: the third Universal Studios theme park in Asia and the fifth in the world. It has seven theme scenic spots, 37 riding entertainment facilities and landmark attractions, etc. Ticket prices vary according to different dates and ticket types. It is recommended to play all day. Download the Beijing Global Resort APP in advance to check the performance time, queuing and other information.
IV. Special food
1. Beijing roast duck: You must try delicious food when you come to Beijing. The skin is crispy and the meat is tender. With pancakes, shredded green onions, cucumbers and sweet noodle sauce, the taste is rich. Recommended restaurants: Four Seasons Minfu Roast Duck Restaurant (the Forbidden City store can watch the Forbidden City from the window), Dadong Roast Duck Restaurant, Quanjude (Heping Store, etc.).
2. Shabu-shabu mutton: copper pot charcoal fire, clear soup pot bottom, with fresh and tender mutton, sesame sauce, extremely delicious. Jubaoyuan (Niujie Main Store), Nanmen Shabu-shabu (Yongdingmen East Street) and other stores are popular.
3. Old Beijing fried noodles with sauce: the noodles are chewy, the meat sauce is rich, and it is served with various dishes. You can go to Haiwanju Old Beijing Jajang Noodle Restaurant, Square Brick Factory No. 69 Jajang Noodles and other shops to taste.
4. Special snacks: the 100-year-old braised (Xinjiekou store) of the door frame hutong has a rich soup; wormwood, pea yellow, donkey roll, etc. of Huguo Temple snacks (Huguo Temple head office); the fried liver of Yaoji stir-fried liver shop (Gulou store) has a thick soup and a mellow taste.
V. Accommodation suggestions
1. Qianmen and Dashilan area: close to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and other scenic spots, it is convenient to travel. There are many old Beijing hutongs and snack shops around, where you can feel the strong Beijing flavor, but the accommodation price is relatively high.
2. Wangfujing area: prosperous commerce, convenient shopping and catering, various hotel grades, which can meet different needs.
3. International Trade Area: Beijing's business center area, with many high-end hotels with good environment and convenient transportation, but high prices.
4. Xizhimen area: transportation hub, close to Beijing North Railway Station, convenient to go to Badaling Great Wall and other places, rich accommodation options around, relatively cost-effective.
5. Nanluoguxiang Area: Located in Hutong District, there are many special homestays, where you can experience the atmosphere of old Beijing life. There are many surrounding attractions, which is convenient for travel.
VI. Itinerary planning
Three-day tour
1. Day 1: Tiananmen Square (watch the flag-raising ceremony) → Chairman Mao Memorial Hall → Great Hall of the People → National Museum → Palace Museum → Jingshan Park (overlooking the panoramic view of the Forbidden City). Get up early in the morning to go to Tiananmen Square to watch the flag-raising, then visit the surrounding attractions in turn, visit the Forbidden City in the afternoon, and go to Jingshan Park in the evening.
2. The second day: Badaling Great Wall → Olympic Park (Bird's Nest, Water Cube). Go to the Badaling Great Wall all day, return to the city in the afternoon, and enjoy the night view in the Olympic Park in the evening.
3. Day 3: Summer Palace → Yuanming Garden → Nanluoguxiang. Visit the Summer Palace in the morning, visit Yuanming Garden in the afternoon, and go to Nanluoguxiang in the evening to taste delicious food and visit special shops.
Five-day tour
1. Day 1: Arrive in Beijing → Sanlitun → Gui Street. After arriving in Beijing, take a short rest, go to Sanlitun to feel the fashionable atmosphere, and taste delicious food in Gui Street in the evening.
2. The second day: Tiananmen Square (flag-raising ceremony) → Palace Museum → Shichahai. After watching the flag-raising, visit the Forbidden City. In the afternoon, you can go to Shichahai. You can take a human-powered tricycle to visit the hutong and taste snacks.
3. Day 3: Mutianyu Great Wall → Yanqi Lake. Go to the Mutianyu Great Wall, and in the afternoon, go to Yanqi Lake to enjoy the lake and mountains.
4. Day 4: Summer Palace → Yuanmingyuan → Tsinghua University / Peking University (make an appointment to visit in advance). Visit the Summer Palace in the morning, visit Yuanmingyuan in the afternoon, and then visit Tsinghua University or Peking University.
5. Day 5: Temple of Heaven Park → Great Fence → Return. Visit the Temple of Heaven in the morning, go to Qianmen Dashilan in the afternoon to shop and taste delicious food, and prepare for the return trip.
VII. Notes
1. Tickets for popular scenic spots in Beijing need to be booked in advance, especially the Forbidden City, Badaling Great Wall, etc., to avoid delaying the trip.
2. To watch the Tiananmen flag-raising ceremony, you should arrive in advance and choose a good viewing position.
3. Beijing is congested. Try to avoid the morning and evening rush hours. It is more convenient to take public transportation.
4. When tasting Beijing's special snacks, pay attention to personal taste. For example, bean juice has a unique taste. You can try a small amount first.
5. The climate in Beijing is dry. Pay attention to replenish water and bring moisturizing skin care products.