Budget 3 Days 2 Nights Trip to the Imperial Capital｜Explore Universal Beijing Resort and the Forbidden City with Just 2k Per Person

Budget travelers rejoice! Here’s a 3-day budget travel guide from Guangzhou to Beijing! Total cost under 2k, including transportation! ✈️ Transportation: - Guangzhou to Beijing Daxing flight: 500 RMB (tax included) - Recommended red-eye flight: lands at 23:25, shared ride to hotel 34 RMB/person - Return trip hard seat: 125.5 RMB (21 hours, perfect for resting) 🏨 Accommodation: - Hotel near Universal Beijing Resort: 237 RMB/night (includes free shuttle) Address: Near Universal Beijing Resort, Tongzhou District - Budget hotel in city center: 211 RMB/night Address: Along subway line, Dongcheng District 🎢 Day 1: Universal Beijing Resort Fun Day Tickets: 370 RMB (student tickets cheaper) Must-try attractions: ⭐️ Decepticon Coaster (take medicine first recommended) ⭐️ Harry Potter Forbidden Journey ⭐️ Transformers: The Ride – Fire Seed Money-saving tips: ✅ Bring your own snacks ✅ Pancakes at the entrance 50 RMB for a full meal ps: Weekdays are less crowded, many rides can be done twice! 👑 Day 2: Forbidden City Photo Day - Forbidden City ticket: 20 RMB - Makeup and styling: about 200 RMB per person Photo tips: ☑️ Book one day in advance ☑️ Morning is best for makeup and styling ☑️ Red walls and golden tiles make stunning photos Dinner recommendation: Old Beijing copper pot hotpot (under 100 RMB per person) Post-dinner stroll: Shichahai night view is beautiful 🌉 🏯 Day 3: Old Beijing Food and Sightseeing Day Attractions check-in: 📍 Ditan Park: 1 RMB (buy on site) 📍 Temple of Heaven: 14 RMB (book in advance) Street food along the way: 🍡 Candied hawthorn sticks 🍦 Wuyutai flower tea ice cream 🍢 Old Beijing lamb skewers 🥓 Daoxiangcun pastries 💡 Handy tips: 1. Download the "Yitongxing" app for subway rides 2. Book all attractions in advance!!! 3. Bring your ID and student card 4. March to May is the best travel season 💰 Total expenses list: Transportation: 659.5 RMB Accommodation: 448 RMB Tickets: 35 RMB Food: about 300 RMB Others: 200 RMB Total: 1642.5 RMB