A Stroll Through the Capital: Where History Meets Modernity

🌞5-Day Beijing Deep Dive Itinerary 🗺️ Itinerary Overview Day 1: Journey Through the Forbidden City Axis Day 2: Great Wall Majesty + Modern Landmark Night Tour Day 3: Deep Dive into the Royal Gardens Day 4: Central Axis Cultural Mosaic Day 5: A Duet of Art and Childlike Fun 📍 Day 1: Journey Through the Forbidden City Axis 🏯 Core Attractions Tiananmen Square (🌅Flag-raising ceremony is a must-see; check the time in advance) Palace Museum (🎫Book tickets 7 days in advance on the official website; Treasure Gallery/Clock and Watch Gallery require separate purchase) Jingshan Park (🎫CNY 2 to climb to the top for a panoramic view of the Forbidden City) 🚇 Transportation Take subway Line 1 to Tiananmen East/Tiananmen West Station, and walk to the Meridian Gate of the Palace Museum; for the return trip, take Line 8 from Nanluoguxiang Station to transfer. 🍜 Food Qianmen Street: Menkuang Hutong Centennial Stew (🔥Xiaochang Chen), Wu Yutai Tea Shop Jasmine Tea Ice Cream Jingshan Back Street: Juer Renjia Zhajiang Noodles (🍜Handmade noodles + 8 kinds of vegetable toppings) 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations Four-star: Hilton Wangfujing (🚇Direct access via Line 1) Budget chain: Home Inn Neo Qianmen (walk to Dashilan) 📍 Day 2: Great Wall Majesty + Modern Landmark Night Tour ⛩️ Core Attractions Badaling Great Wall (🚄Suburban Railway S2 line, 1 hr direct, or Deshengmen Bus 877) Olympic Park (🌃Bird's Nest/Water Cube night view, subway Line 8, Olympic Sports Center Station) ⚠️ Tips It is recommended to arrive at the Great Wall before 8:00 AM to avoid the peak crowds. Wear non-slip shoes and bring a water bottle and energy bar. 🍢 Food Huguosi Snacks (subway Line 4, Xisi Station): Douzhi (mung bean milk), fried dough rings + pea cake Wangjing Xiaoyao (🔥Must-order barbecue skewers, CNY 80 per person) 📍 Day 3: Deep Dive into the Royal Gardens 🎋 Core Attractions Summer Palace (🎫Joint ticket is more cost-effective; Kunming Lake boat ride 🛶CNY 30/person) Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) (Ruins of the Western Buildings + Black Swan Lake, subway Line 4, Yuanmingyuan Station) Tsinghua University/Peking University (book at least 3 days in advance via WeChat official account) 🚶 Hidden Gems Summer Palace "West Causeway Six Bridges" niche photo spot Old Summer Palace "Shiguang Maijie" immersive night tour (open on Fridays and Saturdays) 🍵 Food Tong He Ju (San Bu Zhan🍮Intangible cultural heritage dessert, subway Line 4, Pinganli Station) Xiaodiao Pear Soup (🍐Pear soup with cheese fish, CNY 90 per person) 📍 Day 4: Central Axis Cultural Mosaic 🎭 Core Attractions Temple of Heaven Park (🎫Joint ticket includes the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests; free entry for citizens doing morning exercises before 7:00 AM) Prince Gong's Mansion (Residence of Heshen, filming location of 🎵"Let Us Sway Twin Oars") Shichahai Hutong (🚲Rent a bicycle to roam around; Yinding Bridge sunset 🌇) 📸 Internet-famous Spots Yangmeizhu Xiejie Street Model Bookstore Poetry Space (📚Retro church-converted bookstore) Shijia Hutong Museum (💡Old Beijing sound experience installation) 🍜 Food Fangzhuan Factory No. 69 Zhajiang Noodles (Nicholas Tse's recommendation, 🔥queue for 1 hr+) Sanyuan Meiyuan (Imperial cheese 🧀️, subway Line 6, Nanluoguxiang Station) 📍 Day 5: A Duet of Art and Childlike Fun 🎨 Core Attractions 798 Art District (🎭M Woods Museum/Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, subway Line 14, Jiangtai Station) Universal Beijing Resort (🎫Purchase express pass in advance; Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a must-play) 🍿 Universal Studios Hidden Guide Queue 30 minutes before the park opens to rush to "Transformers: Battle for the AllSpark" Hollywood Boulevard "Mel's Drive-In" classic American burger🍔 📌 Pre-trip Checklist Documents: ID card + booking code (Palace Museum/Great Wall must-check) Equipment: Folding fan (summer essential) + power bank + comfortable sneakers Software: "Yitongxing" APP for taking the subway, "Real-Time Bus" for checking routes ✨ Doubao Travel Tips Beijing attractions are widely distributed, so it is recommended to arrange 12 core scenic spots + surrounding activities each day. Try to dine at time-honored restaurants during off-peak hours to avoid queuing for more than 1 hour during lunch and dinner. There is a large temperature difference in spring and autumn, so it is recommended to bring a light jacket. 🌌 This city has both the 600-year-old red walls and yellow tiles of the Forbidden City and the neon lights of Sanlitun. Take five days to touch the historical texture and feel the modern heartbeat!