Beijing Sightseeing Guide (2)
1- Summer Palace
· The Summer Palace is located in the western suburbs of Beijing. It is the first of China's classical gardens and was listed on the World Heritage List on December 2, 1998.
· It is composed of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake. The entire garden is set against the backdrop of the West Mountain peaks. The architectural complex and the mountain-lake situation are integrated, and the scenery is ever-changing.
· The entire garden is divided into 3 areas: the political activity area centered on Renshou Hall; the empress's living area centered on Yulan Hall and Leshou Hall; and the scenic tourist area composed of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake.
· In the corridor of the Summer Palace, there is a dreamy and small purple "waterfall", and the thin vines are full of blooming purple flowers, which are romantic and charming.
🕘【Opening hours】:
Peak season: April 1st to October 31st 6:30-18:00
Garden opening hours: 8:30-17:00; Quiet garden time: 20:00
Off-season: November 1st to March 31st of the following year 7:00-17:00
Garden opening hours: 9:00-16:00; Quiet garden time: 19:00
💴【Ticket price】:
Summer Palace ticket: 30 yuan/ticket (peak season) 20 yuan/ticket (off-season)
Summer Palace joint ticket: 60 yuan/ticket (peak season) 50 yuan/ticket (off-season)
Free tickets: Free tickets for children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 1.2 meters (including 1.2 meters);
⛺【Tourist projects】:
Xidi, Jiehu Bridge, Bin Feng Bridge, Yudai Bridge, Mirror Bridge, Lian Bridge, Liu Bridge, these six bridges with different styles, Mirror Lake and other along the embankment are planted with peach and willow, and the spring willow green peach red is known as "the south of the Yangtze River in the north".
🚌【Traffic strategy】:
Donggongmen
Subway line: Line 4 Xiyuan Station
Bus line: 330, 331, 332, 346, 584, 594, 375, 563, 508, 579, 303, 584, Night 8
Beigongmen
Subway line: Line 4 Beigongmen Station
Bus line: 330, 331, 332, 346, 584, 594, 375, 563, 508, 579, 303, Sightseeing 3
Xinjiangongmen
Bus line: 374, 74, 437, 952
South Ruyimen
Bus line: 374, 74, 437, 952
Summer Palace West Gate
Bus line: 469, 539.
🧡【Precautions】: Do a good job of sun protection, take care of children when traveling with children, do not play by the lake, prepare a power bank, there is no in the park, the most out of the picture can also not queue up the scenic spot-Xiequyuan, under normal circumstances, buying tickets is enough to play happily, if you need to experience deeply, you can buy a joint ticket.
2- Nanluoguxiang
· Nanluoguxiang is listed among the 25 old city conservation areas, with a total length of 786 meters, and is one of the oldest blocks in Beijing.
· It is the only traditional residential area in China that completely preserves the courtyard structure of the Yuan Dynasty, with the largest scale, the highest grade, and the richest resources.
· Now there are a variety of individual shops with changing styles, various exquisite and fashionable private small restaurants, the combination of old Beijing hutongs and petty bourgeoisie, becoming a fashion landmark in Beijing.
· If you want to quietly experience the old Beijing style, you can search in several alleys on both sides, and many celebrity residences and historical buildings will definitely make you worthwhile.
🕘【Opening hours】:
All year round 10:00-21:00
💴【Ticket price】: Free
⛺【Tourist projects】:
Explore hutong culture, taste local snacks in Beijing, shopping streets, art spaces, and bars at night.
🚌【Traffic strategy】:
Bus: You can take 118, 13, 3, 4, Night 2, Night 3, Sightseeing 3 line to Nanluoguxiang Station, and walk to it.
Subway: You can take Subway Line 6 or Line 8 to Nanluoguxiang Station, and walk to it.
🧡【Precautions】: Sun protection, take care of your personal belongings when there are many people, and it is recommended to come on an empty stomach if you come to eat.
3- Temple of Heaven
· The Temple of Heaven is a special altar for the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to worship heaven, pray for rain, and pray for a good year. It is divided into two parts: the inner altar and the outer altar, mainly including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Hall of Imperial Zenith, etc.
· In addition to admiring the exquisite architecture of various halls, the Echo Wall, the Three-Tone Stone and other ingenious designs also make people sigh at the wisdom of the ancients.
· Tour generally enters from the south gate and exits from the north gate (or east gate), and then leaves after visiting the Circular Mound, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, the Danbi Bridge, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, and the Hall of Imperial Zenith.
· Around April each year, the February orchids in the Temple of Heaven are covered with a strong rural atmosphere without leaving the city.
🕘【Opening hours】:
06:00-22:00; Stop admission time: 21:00 (April 1st-October 31st Tuesday-Sunday)
06:30-22:00; Stop admission time: 21:00 (November 1st-next year March 31st Monday-Sunday)
tips:
The scenic spot is closed on Monday, except for statutory holidays
The specific opening time is subject to the scenic spot
💴【Ticket price】:
Peak season: (April 1st to October 31st of each year)
Tickets: 15 yuan, discount tickets: 7.5 yuan
Joint tickets: 34 yuan, discount tickets: 17 yuan
Off-season: (November 1st to March 31st of the following year)
Tickets: 10 yuan, discount tickets: 5 yuan
Joint tickets: 28 yuan, discount tickets: 14 yuan
Scenic spot ticket joint ticket: (including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, Circular Mound) 20 yuan
Shenle Office ticket: 10 yuan
⛺【Tourist projects】:
Including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, Circular Mound, Zhaigong, North God Kitchen, North Slaughter Pavilion, etc.;
🚌【Traffic strategy】:
Bus: Take 6, 34, 35, 36, 39, 41, 43, 60, 72, 116, 128, 599 to Fahua Temple Station; 54, 957, 958 to Tiantan Sports Stadium Station.
Take 2, 20, 36, 53, 71, 72, 90, 93, 120, 622, Rapid Transit Line 1, 141 to Tiantan West Gate.
Take 36, 53, 62, 122, 958, 141, 200 inner ring, 200 outer ring to Tiantan South Gate.
Take 6, 34, 35, 36, 72, 106, 110 to Tiantan North Gate.
Subway: Take Subway Line 5 to Tiantan East Gate Station, Exit A, take Subway Line 8 to Tianqiao Station, Exit C.
🧡【Precautions】: If you want to tour as soon as possible, a recommended route of 1 hour+ is recommended. It is recommended to enter the park from the north gate, go directly to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests area, visit the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and other buildings; then leave from the north gate, do a good job of sun protection and other work;