Not to brag, but this is the ultimate list of must-see attractions in Beijing!
1. 🏯 Itinerary (Imperial City Style, Beijing Tour)
[Day 1]
Tiananmen Square ☞ The Palace Museum ☞ Wangfujing Pedestrian Street
[Day 2]
Summer Palace ☞ Old Summer Palace ☞ Shichahai
[Day 3]
Great Wall (Badaling or Mutianyu) ☞ Olympic Park ☞ Sanlitun
2. 🏛️ Recommended Attractions
1. Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square is the largest city square in the world and a symbol of Beijing. You can watch the flag-raising ceremony here.
2. The Palace Museum
The Palace Museum is the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and the largest palace complex in the world.
3. Wangfujing Pedestrian Street
Wangfujing is a famous commercial street in Beijing, integrating shopping, dining, and entertainment.
4. Summer Palace
The Summer Palace is an imperial garden, famous for its perfect combination of natural landscapes and man-made buildings.
5. Old Summer Palace
The Old Summer Palace is an imperial garden of the Qing dynasty. Although it has been ravaged by war, you can still feel its former glory.
6. Shichahai
Shichahai is an old neighborhood in Beijing, including three water areas: Qianhai, Houhai, and Xihai. There are many historical and cultural attractions around.
7. Great Wall
The Great Wall is a symbol of China. Badaling and Mutianyu are famous sections of the Great Wall with spectacular scenery.
8. Olympic Park
Olympic Park is the main venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, with iconic buildings such as the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube.
9. Sanlitun
Sanlitun is the fashion center of Beijing, with many trendy shops, bars, and restaurants.
3. 🍜 Recommended Food
1. Peking Duck
Peking Duck is the most famous food in Beijing, with crispy skin and tender meat, and a unique flavor.
2. Douzhi
Douzhi is a traditional Beijing drink with a unique taste, representing the taste of old Beijing.
3. Zhajiangmian
Zhajiangmian is a classic noodle dish in the daily diet of Beijingers, with a rich sauce flavor.
4. Luzhu Huoshao
Luzhu Huoshao is a traditional Beijing snack made of pig intestines, tofu, etc., with a delicious taste.
5. Baodu
Baodu is made by cutting beef and lamb tripe into thin slices, quickly boiling them, and dipping them in seasoning. It has a fresh and tender taste.
6. Tanghulu
Tanghulu is a traditional Beijing snack, sweet and sour, and a good choice for shopping.
7. Chaogan
Chaogan is a traditional Beijing breakfast made of pork liver and intestines, with a delicious taste.