Beijing
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Beijing.Houhai Area4.1 km from downtownHighlights:Visiting a Siheyuan in Beijing is a cultural exploration through time and space, taking people into the depths of history of this ancient capital and feeling the unique charm and profound cultural heritage of traditional Chinese dwellings. The architectural style and decorative details of the Siheyuan embody the essence of traditional Chinese culture. From the gate to the hanging flower gate, from the windows to the eaves, every place is exquisitely carved with beams and painted with paintings. Auspicious patterns such as bats, longevity characters, and vases imply happiness and longevity, and peace in all seasons, showing the yearning and pursuit of the old Beijingers for a better life. In Beijing, there are many well-known Siheyuans to visit, such as Prince Gong's Mansion, Mei Lanfang Memorial Hall, Qi Baishi's Former Residence, etc. These Siheyuans are not only well-preserved, but also incorporate rich historical and cultural connotations, becoming an important window for tourists to understand Beijing's history and experience traditional culture.24 attractionPrince Kung's Palace Museum8.9
Mei Lanfang Memorial4.2
Beijing.Shangdi Industrial Park/Xisanqi22.5 km from downtownHighlights:<span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">When the wind of history blows through the streets of Beijing, an encounter between Hanfu and the ancient capital begins. </span><p></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0100t12000hkezd9o6F35_W_10000_1200.png?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0100t12000hkezd9o6F35_W_10000_1200.png?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Profound historical heritage, the source of Hanfu: </span></strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Beijing, as an ancient capital with a long history, carries a profound Hanfu cultural heritage. Since the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties, clothing etiquette has taken root here. The many cultural relics and costumes currently preserved in the Forbidden City in Beijing are the witnesses of the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Hanfu. Beijing's Hanfu culture has a unique royal style. The solemn and elegant Ming Dynasty Hanfu, with dragon embroidery and gold brocade, is noble and has a unique charm in the imperial city. </span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0104g12000hkf27uf28AD_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0104g12000hkf27uf28AD_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue",sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Beijing scenery is picturesque, Hanfu adds color: </span></strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Walking through the streets and alleys of Beijing, the red-walled and yellow-tiled Forbidden City, the solemn Temple of Heaven, and the ancient Nanluoguxiang are all excellent scenes for Hanfu photos. Walking among them in Hanfu, it's like traveling through thousands of years and talking with history. These iconic landscapes complement Hanfu, and the ancient charm and magnificence are intertwined. Any shot will have the texture of a blockbuster, providing a beautiful background for your Hanfu trip.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0101l12000hkf26ywBEDB_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0101l12000hkf26ywBEDB_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Professional support, ultimate experience:</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";"> The local Hanfu merchants in Beijing are highly professional, and they are meticulous from makeup to accessories. According to the characteristics of different dynasties, they create suitable makeup and accessories that complement each other. The photography team is well versed in the beauty of ancient charm, and the framing and composition are clever, freezing every beautiful moment, so that you don't have to worry about the details and immerse yourself in the Hanfu experience. </span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0107312000hkf2qjt6EB4_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0107312000hkf2qjt6EB4_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Experiencing Hanfu in Beijing is not only a journey through clothing, but also a cultural exploration into history and the charm of Beijing, allowing you to immerse yourself in the unique style of ancient charm and prosperity.</span></p>7 attractionThe Palace Museum10
Temple of Heaven8.7
Beijing.Zhongguancun Area15.8 km from downtownHighlights:<p><span style="color: | 05073b;">Taking a cruise in Beijing is a cultural journey through time and space. It not only has a profound historical and cultural heritage, but also has unparalleled natural and cultural landscapes. </span></p><p><strong><span style="color: | 05073b;">Scenic experience: </span></strong><span style="color: | 05073b;">The scenery that Beijing cruises through is the most vivid historical picture of the city. From Shichahai to Beihai, and then to Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace, each place is a witness to the history of the capital. The cruise ship slowly passes by, and the ancient bridges and modern buildings are reflected on the sparkling water, like a flowing Beijing style painting. Visitors can appreciate the magnificence of the Forbidden City up close, feel the exquisite elegance of the royal gardens, and appreciate the unique charm of the capital's water system. <br></span><span style="color: | 060607;"><span style="color: | 05073b;"><span style="color: | 0000ff;"><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/10061f000001gqux10383_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/10061f000001gqux10383_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient"></span></span></span></p><p><strong><span style="color: | 05073b;">Boarding points and main transit points:</span></strong><span style="color: | 05073b;">The main boarding points in Beijing vary according to the routes and scenic spots. The main transit points are the Summer Palace, a treasure of ancient garden art, Beihai, an important part of ancient royal gardens, and Shichahai, one of the most complete hutong cultural areas in Beijing. These places not only have a long history, but also have unique urban style. <br></span><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0101c12000hmx3djt62CC_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0101c12000hmx3djt62CC_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient"></p><p><strong><span style="color: | 05073b;">Boat ride duration:</span></strong><span style="color: | 05073b;">Depending on different routes, the boat ride duration ranges from tens of minutes to several hours. Tourists can choose a cruise project that suits them according to their own schedule. Whether it is a short-distance Shichahai cruise or a long-distance Summer Palace Kunming Lake cruise, both allow tourists to experience the charm of the capital in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. <br></span><span style="color: | 060607;"><span style="color: | 05073b;"><span style="color: | 0000ff;"><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103b12000hmwyjkfFB35_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103b12000hmwyjkfFB35_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient?proc=autoorient"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: | 05073b;">Here, you can feel the pulse and rhythm of this city up close, and appreciate the unique charm of the capital's waterfront.</span></p>24 attractionSummer Palace8.7
Longqingxia Area6.2
4Beijing.Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing Area1.5 km from downtownHighlights:Peking opera performance, as the quintessence of Chinese culture, originated in the late 18th century and integrates various art forms such as singing, reciting, acting and fighting. It uses Erhuang and Xipi as the main vocal styles, and the accompaniment is divided into civil and martial arts. The roles are divided into different roles, such as Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou, each with its own characteristics. Peking opera stage art focuses on freehand brushwork, and facial makeup is an important element in expressing the character of the role. There are many classic repertoires, such as Jiujiangkou and Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy, which show a profound cultural heritage. Peking opera is not only a symbol of the traditional culture of the Chinese nation, but also has been included in the list of intangible cultural heritage, highlighting its important status and value.11 attractionLiyuan Theater5.2
National Center for the Performing Arts6.7
5Beijing.Qianmen, The Temple Of Heaven and Chongwenmen1.3 km from downtownHighlights:<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">Please kindly note that there is </span><span style="color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">language barrier of m</span><font color=" | 172b4d" face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Fira Sans, Droid Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">andarin Chinese in </span></font><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">Beijing Crosstalk Show.</span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">Beijing is the birthplace and prosperous place of crosstalk art. Beijing's crosstalk performance has a long history and profound cultural heritage. It cleverly integrates language art, performance skills and folk culture. Through humorous dialogues, exaggerated and vivid body language, and rich and varied expressions, it vividly portrays various characters and tells the stories of family life and social life. In the fast-paced modern life, crosstalk, with its unique charm, brings laughter and relaxation to the audience, and has become the preferred choice for many people to relieve stress and entertainment. In the performances of Deyunshe Theater, Laoshe Teahouse and crosstalk clubs in Beijing, you can see that the older generation of crosstalk artists are still elegant. With their profound skills and rich experience, they interpret the classic pieces vividly; at the same time, there are also many young and promising crosstalk actors who have emerged. They innovatively integrate modern elements, inject new vitality into crosstalk art, and let traditional art shine with new brilliance. Therefore, whether it is local residents or tourists from afar, they will be attracted by the unique charm of Beijing's crosstalk performances and immersed in the laughter from the ancient capital.</span>12 attractionDeyunshe5.6
Lao She Tea House6.4
6Beijing.Beijing Wtown/The Simatai Great Wall>100 km from downtownHighlights:<p>Beijing, this historic city, invites you to step into the shadow puppet making class full of ancient charm, explore the charm of intangible cultural heritage in the alleys and alleys, and start a journey of light and shadow art on your fingertips. </p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/1me2y12000hlufnzu730C_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/1me2y12000hlufnzu730C_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong>Course content with strong Beijing charm</strong>: The course focuses on Beijing shadow puppets, selects cowhide, and goes through multiple processes such as soaking, drawing, carving, and coloring. <span style="color: | 333333;">From coloring to finished products</span>, you can create exquisite shadow puppets by hand and appreciate the essence of Beijing craftsmanship. Students make Beijing shadow puppet works by hand, take away the finished products after graduation, and elaborate on the cultural origins to continue the elegance of intangible cultural heritage. It is relatively simple to get started, which is very suitable for children to experience. </p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0104p12000hsyq0ccB92E_W_10000_1200.png?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0104p12000hsyq0ccB92E_W_10000_1200.png?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong>The class size is exquisite and the teaching staff is profound</strong>: The class size is small, which allows the teacher to guide wholeheartedly, and the students exchange stories of old Beijing, get inspiration frequently, and immerse themselves in the traditional atmosphere. Most of the teachers are inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, who have been in the industry for decades and are well versed in shadow puppetry. They talk about history while making and demonstrate in detail to ensure that students inherit the art with a high degree of restoration and experience traditional aesthetics. </p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0106c12000hsypuucDBC3_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0106c12000hsypuucDBC3_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong>Flexible courses and traditional facilities and equipment</strong>: The course time is relatively flexible to adapt to various itineraries. The venue is often set up in a quadrangle, with an antique flavor, accompanied by the fireworks of the capital, which adds color to the creation of shadow puppets. Special carving knives and coloring pigments are all available, and traditional drying racks and leather stretching tools are ingenious, with a rich atmosphere to help creation. </p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="300" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103x12000hsyqatj6C58_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103x12000hsyqatj6C58_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p>Experiencing shadow puppet making in Beijing is not only a tribute to traditional culture, but also a deep artistic exploration. In the cultural atmosphere of the capital, shadow puppet making has become a link between the past and the future, allowing participants to deeply feel the profoundness of Chinese culture. </p>5 attractionShichahai Shadow Art3.0
Jingxi Shadow Play Intangible Heritage Park of China2.2
7Best time to visit：Oct-NovBeijing.National Stadium-Bird's Nest/Olympic Sports Center12.8 km from downtownHighlights:<p>Whenever the capital is soaked in autumn, ginkgo trees carve the ancient capital with gilded colors. </p><p>The ginkgo trees in the Forbidden City have a unique charm against the red walls and yellow tiles. The golden leaves dot the ancient palaces, and the bricks and tiles are interwoven with the poetic years of the ginkgo trees. Walking between the palace walls, it seems as if you can hear the whispers of history and autumn. </p><p>In the Summer Palace, ginkgo trees are distributed everywhere, beside the West Embankment and the ancient buildings. The golden branches and leaves sway in the wind, blending with the scenery of lakes and mountains, adding a bit of agility and romance to this garden. Walking among them is like entering a painting. </p><p>In the Temple of Heaven Park, the ginkgo trees are tall and straight, and the golden color of the trees is more solemn against the backdrop of ancient buildings such as the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. When the sun shines, the golden leaves sparkle and fall all over the ground. People walk through them, not only appreciating the beauty of the ginkgo trees, but also feeling the solemn atmosphere of the royal sacrificial sites, which is really pleasant. </p>45 attractionThe Palace Museum10
Universal Beijing Resort10
8Best time to visit：Oct-NovBeijing.Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing Area1.7 km from downtownHighlights:Enjoying red leaves in Beijing is like stepping into a colorful painting. Every late autumn, Beijing's Xiangshan, Badaling Great Wall and other places become ideal places to enjoy red leaves, attracting countless tourists and citizens to come and enjoy a visual and spiritual feast. Walking in the red leaf forest, you will feel a golden carpet of fallen leaves under your feet. Looking up, you will see mountains surrounded by red leaves, forming a breathtaking autumn landscape painting, allowing travelers to briefly feel real relaxation and tranquility.74 attractionXiangshan Park6.9
Wucai Qianshan Riverside Pathway2.6
9Best time to visit：Jan-Feb, DecBeijing.Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing AreaHighlights:<p>When the bitter cold wind swept across Beijing, many canyon streams condensed into icefall wonders of various shapes under the action of low temperature. </p><p>The icefalls hanging in the mountains are white and crystal clear. Some are like huge crystal curtains, pouring down from the cliffs, crystal clear; some are like layers of stacked icicles, thick and upright, arranged in a staggered manner. </p><p>Other icefalls present strange shapes, like smart dancers with graceful postures; like eagles spreading their wings and ready to fly, magnificent, highly ornamental and artistically beautiful, like a real version of "Frozen", feeling the magic of nature. </p>17 attractionLongqingxia Area6.2
Huyu Icefall2.4
10Best time to visit：Jan-Mar, Nov-DecBeijing.National Stadium-Bird's Nest/Olympic Sports Center10 km from downtownHighlights:<p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 宋体;">Curling in Beijing is a traditional ice sport. Beijing often hosts various curling events, including domestic and international competitions and friendly matches. These events not only provide a platform for curling enthusiasts to display and communicate, but also attract more people to pay attention to and participate in this sport. Beijing has many professional curling venues, such as the National Speed Skating Hall and the Ice Cube Curling Hall. These venues have advanced facilities, where you can get in touch with, understand, and experience curling at close range, and feel the charm of the curling venue and the dual Olympic culture. <span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>7 attractionNational Speed Skating Oval4.7
Ice Cube Curling Hall2.6
