What are the must-visit places and attractions in Beijing?

Beijing is a super giant city and a thousand-year-old ancient capital. It has a very prosperous commercial and financial system. It is also the heart of China and a famous historical and cultural city. There are many ancient buildings left here, including The Forbidden City and the Great Wall, let me share with you the must-visit places and attractions in Beijing.

Beijing has a very long history. There are characteristic small alleys, old teahouses, trendy bar streets, and prosperous commercial districts. Modern modern elements and the authentic Beijing flavor of old Beijing blend together to build the city of Beijing. Extensive and profound cultural heritage and an orthodox yet elegant lifestyle.

The must-see attractions in Beijing are Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall. In addition, you can make diversified choices based on your interests and hobbies. Whether you are traveling as a couple or traveling with your family, looking for royal monuments or fashionable neighborhoods, you can find the most suitable place in Beijing.

Preparation before departure:

About mass transportation:

Massive transportation is the transportation from your local area to Beijing. Now there are planes, trains, and high-speed rail to Beijing. , trains are very convenient. Trains and flights from train stations and airports across the country to Beijing are relatively dense, so you can easily buy tickets. The discounts on air tickets are also relatively transparent, so I won’t go into detail here! < /p>

As for accommodation, buy the transportation to Beijing, and then there is the issue of accommodation. First of all, the hotel rooms in Beijing are not particularly large. Land is at a premium in Beijing. It has developed rapidly in recent years. The Fifth Ring Road is considered the city center. The house prices within the Fifth Ring Road have soared to 4-50,000 per square meter. Therefore, local hotels in Beijing Generally, they are not particularly large, not as spacious as hotels in second- and third-tier cities. Many of them can just accommodate two beds and only the aisle is left. This is a relatively normal phenomenon.

Tips:

The price gap between hotels in different geographical locations in Beijing is very large. Chain hotels in good locations will cost 3-400 yuan/night, which is almost as high as the location. The price of four-star and five-star hotels.

About transportation in the city:

As for local transportation in Beijing, the subway is the best choice for traveling. Taxi rides in Beijing are not only expensive but also have serious traffic jams. You can even take a taxi during peak hours. If you don’t have a bus, transferring by bus is troublesome and crowded, so the subway is the best way to travel. There will be no traffic jams and the time is controllable. Basically, most of the scenic spots and business districts in Beijing are covered by the subway. Buy a public transportation card. It solves all the travel problems! So when it comes to hotel selection, you can choose a slightly more convenient and affordable hotel around the third ring road.

These attractions are not only free, but also easy to visit!

Let’s talk about the key points first. Let me talk about the free attractions first. I will divide them into several areas, which may make it clearer. Arrange your play time according to your own preferences. TOP1: Tiananmen Area

On the south side of Chang'an Street, on the traditional central axis of Beijing, sits the largest square in the world - Tiananmen Square. In the center of the square is the Monument to the People's Heroes, continuing southward through Mao Zedong The Chairman's Memorial Hall is at Zhengyangmen, which is often called the Qianmen. On the west side of the square is the Great Hall of the People, and on the east side is the National Museum. Opposite the square and on the north side of Chang'an Street is the Tiananmen Gate Tower, with the sparkling Jinshui River beneath it.

Every morning and evening, a grand and solemn flag-raising and lowering ceremony is held in Tiananmen Square. For those who are new to Beijing, watching a flag-raising and lowering ceremony is an essential thing.

The Monument to the People’s Heroes on Tiananmen Square, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, and the National Museum to the east are all free.

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall: Located in Tiananmen Square, it is closed every Monday. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday in the morning (8-12 o'clock) and closed in the afternoon. It is free to visit with a valid ID. It should be noted that entry Visitors are required to undergo security checks, and bags, cameras, water bottles and other items are not allowed to enter, so you need to deposit your bags first. There are a lot of people queuing up every day when it's open, and sometimes there are long queues around several big bends.

Flag-raising ceremony: The Tiananmen flag-raising ceremony takes place every day, regardless of wind, rain or snow. It depends on the time the sun comes out every day. It is around 4 o'clock in early summer and around 7 o'clock in winter. If you don't catch it, When raising the flag, you can watch the flag-lowering ceremony when the sun sets in the afternoon. If you don’t make it in time, the national flag class trains inside Tiananmen and on the east side outside the Meridian Gate. You can see the flag-waving posture of the national flag class up close!

< p> Xinqianmen Street south of Tiananmen Square, Qianmen Street is lined with merchants, including Quanjude Roast Duck, Duyichu Shaomai, Liubiju Sauce Garden, Tongrentang Pharmacy, Ruifuxiang Silk Cloth, Neiliansheng Shoe Store, Zhang Yiyuan Tea House, and more There are fresh fish snacks. This is a paradise for foodies and a good place for shopping! TOP2: Shichahai Area

Shichahai Scenic Area is not only free, but also has a relatively cultural atmosphere, such as Yinding Bridge, Eyebag Street, and Nanluogu Lane. , Lotus Market, Huguo Temple Snacks, and Bar Street are all in this area. People who miss old Beijing like it here. It has the most authentic Beijing flavor. The former dignitaries lived here, so the courtyards and alleys here are preserved. It is relatively complete. All the way to the north of Lotus Market is Bar Street, reaching Yinding Bridge. After crossing Yinding Bridge to the north is Yandai Xiejie. To the east of Shichahai is Drum Tower, and further to the east is Nanluogu Lane. You can spend half a day shopping here. In summer You can enjoy the coolness of summer in the bar street at night. In winter, there are ice skating activities in Shichahai. You can play in the Shichahai area for half a day to a full day. Suitable for petty bourgeoisie, foodies who love old Beijing culture and other groups!

Transportation

1. Bus

Di'anmenwai Station - No. 60; No. 82; 90 inside; 90 outside; 107 Road; 124 Road; 204 night bus inside; 204 night bus outside;

Beihai Beimen Station - Road 13; 42 Road; 90 inside; 90 Outside; 107 Road; No. 111; No. 118; No. 204 inside the night bus; No. 204 outside the night bus; No. 609; No. 612;

No. 623; No. 701;

Di'anmen Inner Station - 5 Road; No. 111; No. 124; No. 210 night bus; No. 609;

2. Subway

Metro Line 6 - Beihai Beimen Station

Nanluoguxiang is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Beijing and is located among the 25 planned old city protection areas. Nanluogu Lane runs north-south, starting from Gulou East Street in the north and ending at Di'anmen East Street in the south. It is 786 meters long and 8 meters wide. It was built at the same time as Dadu in the Yuan Dynasty (1267). It is the only complete building in my country. It is the largest, highest-grade, and most resource-rich traditional residential area in the checkerboard style that preserves the courtyard texture of Hutongs from the Yuan Dynasty. Nowadays, unique shops with various styles, exquisite and fashionable private restaurants, and ancient alleys from the Yuan Dynasty are reborn here. Tourists from all over the world love to come here to "lost Beijing".

Transportation

To get to the North Exit: Take bus 107, 124, 204, or 635 and get off at Baochao Hutong Station; bus 107, 124, or 204 get off at Xiaojingchang Station, or take the subway Get off at Nanluoguxiang Station on Line 6 or Line 8.

Arrive at the south entrance: take bus 13, 60, 118, 612, 623 and get off at Luoguxiang Station, bus 104, 108, 113, 201, 612, 758 and get off at Beibingmasi Station, and go west through Dongmianmian Hutong That is.

Tickets: Free TOP3: 798 Art Zone

Whether you are a young and artistic person or not, you can come here to show off your artistic style.

For friends who like art, more You should go here and feel the artistic atmosphere here. This is an old factory renovated. Various artistic expression techniques and cutting-edge art from all over the world can be experienced here, including art, creativity, clothing, photography, clay sculpture, coffee, and bars. , various graffiti, various small shops, performance art, etc., there will also be activities and art exhibitions from time to time. Which exhibitions and activities you can see depends on fate. It is suitable for all kinds of artistic photography and petty bourgeoisie feelings. Literary youth!

Transportation: Take bus 401, 402, 405, 445, 909, 946, 955, 973, 988, 991 and get off at Dashanzi Road South Station, or take Metro Line 10 to Liangmaqiao Station Exit C Transfer to No. 402, 405, and 909. You can transfer to No. 402 and 405 at Sihui Station on Line 1. You can transfer to No. 445 at Wangjing Station on Line 15.

Self-driving: The Fourth Ring Road is at Jiuxianqiao Road on the Dashanzi roundabout, and then enter 798 from entrance 2 of Jiuxianqiao Road or entrance 4 of Jiuxianqiao Road. Parking is available in the factory.

Tickets: Free, individual exhibition halls are charged separately

Opening hours: The park is open all day, most exhibitions are open from 10:00-18:00, most galleries The exhibition hall is closed on Mondays.

798 Art District TOP4: Other areas

Panjiayuan Flea Market likes all kinds of old objects. If you want old stuff, you can go here to browse. It is a big market on Saturdays and Sundays. There are various kinds of cultural relics, calligraphy and painting, four treasures of the study, pearl agate, shadow puppet mask, foot massage clothing, porcelain and woodware, furniture and handicrafts, collectibles, etc., but they are filled with all kinds of fake and parallel imports. Please keep your eyes open to distinguish them. The price depends entirely on Your preference!

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:00-17:30 Saturday and Sunday: 04:30-17:30

Busting line: Panjiayuan Station of Metro Line 10

The Olympic Park’s most representative Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, (of course you need to purchase additional tickets to visit) are the Olympic Forest Park and Sunken Park next to it. The garden has 7 courtyards highlighted by Chinese elements, fully displaying the cultural heritage of Chinese history and modern times. To the northeast is the Science and Technology Museum (additional tickets are required), which is suitable for parents and children to enjoy!

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: open all day

Bus routes: Olympic Park Station of Metro Line 8

Military Museum The Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution, a comprehensive military history museum, displays various weapons, large weapons and equipment, artworks, gifts from foreign military exchanges, etc., suitable for bringing Children and the elderly visit and review history.

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 (17:00 in winter) Closed on Mondays

Bus route: Metro No. 1 Line Military Museum Station

Capital Museum The Capital Museum is a museum integrating collection, exhibition, research, archaeology, public education, and cultural exchanges. It has ancient Buddha statue exhibitions, ancient jade exhibitions, ancient porcelain exhibitions, Yan Ground Bronze Exhibition, etc. Suitable for friends who are interested in ancient utensils.

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (admission stops at 16:00) Closed on Mondays

Bus route: Subway 500 meters east of Muxidi Station on Line 1

Silk Street In the new "silk street", you can buy authentic clothes in the "boutique corridor"; you can also find novel styles of foreign trade order goods. Suitable for the petty bourgeoisie and beauty-loving compatriots who like shopping and shopping.

Opening hours: 9:00-21:00

Busting route: Yonganli Station of Metro Line 1

Sanlitun Taikoo Li is the capital city on May Day here The most unique and beautiful fashion landmark, it is also the most dynamic and popular leisure territory, representing international concepts and leading a trendy lifestyle. Suitable for friends who are fashion forward and pursue international trends.

Opening hours: open shopping mall

Bus route: Line 10 to Tuanjiehu Station, exit A, 500 meters west; Line 6 to Dongdaqiao Station, exit from Exit B, and go 700 meters north to Sanlitun. This name must be known to many people. Whether you have been there or not, you must have heard of it. In fact, many people have ignored Taikoo. In these three words, I personally think Taikoo Li is more suitable for Sanlitun, more western-style and more in line with the style of Beijing. This is a must-visit place for many young people on weekends. Whether it is shopping or eating, this is a one-stop place to buy everything from trendy brands to luxury goods, from ordinary street snacks to luxurious Western-style Chinese restaurants, from comics to From the rhythm of coffee to the smooth drinking at the bar, these are undoubtedly a collection of Sanlitun elements.

Several paid attractions that you must visit!

After talking about the free attractions, plus four must-see paid attractions, the essence of Beijing tourism is complete. The four scenic spots are: the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace!

The Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace are all in Beijing. These three scenic spots can be reached directly by subway or bus, but only The Badaling Great Wall is not particularly convenient. Here is a detailed introduction to the practical guide to the Great Wall.

The Forbidden City

The Forbidden City, also known as the Forbidden City, is the most complete and largest wooden structure ancient building complex in China and even the world. It is known as "the first of the five major palaces in the world". The Forbidden City was built under the order of Yongle Emperor Zhu Di. According to its layout and functions, it is divided into two parts: the "outer court" and the "inner court".

Taking Qianqing Gate as the boundary, the outer court is to the south of Qianqing Gate and the inner court is to the north. The inner court is centered on the three palaces behind Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Palace, and Kunning Palace, and the East Sixth Palace and West Sixth Palace on the east and west sides. It is where the feudal emperors and concubines lived, which is commonly known as the "Three Palaces and Six Courtyards" . There are a large number of precious cultural relics in the Forbidden City. According to statistics, there are millions of pieces, accounting for one-sixth of the total number of cultural relics in the country. The Clock Museum has clock demonstrations at 11 o'clock and 14 o'clock every day, which is not to be missed.

Transportation: The Forbidden City is located in the very center of Beijing and can be reached by bus, subway, etc. in the city.

Bus: take bus 1, 2, 52, 59, 82, 99, 120, 126, sightseeing bus 1, night bus 17, night bus 1, night bus 2 in the city Take Route 2 or Route 2 and get off at Tiananmen East Station and walk about 900 meters to the Meridian Gate. Or, take bus No. 1, No. 5, No. 52, No. 99, Sightseeing No. 1, Night No. 1 or Special No. 2 and get off at "Tiananmen West", then walk about 1,000 meters to enter from the Meridian Gate.

Subway: Take Metro Line 1 and get off at "Tiananmen East" station, walk about 900 meters, and you can enter the Forbidden City from the Meridian Gate. (South Gate of the Palace Museum)

PS: The Forbidden City does not have a parking lot, and the surrounding public parking lots are also far away, so it is not recommended to drive there.

Tickets

Off-season (November 1st - March 31st of the following year): 40 yuan/person (excluding Treasure Hall and Watch Hall)

Peak season (April 1st - October 31st): 60 yuan/person (excluding the Treasure Museum and Clock Museum)

Treasure Museum and Clock Museum must purchase separate tickets: (regardless of low season and peak season)< /p>

Treasure Hall (Ningshou Palace District, Opera Hall, Stone Drum Hall): 10 yuan/person;

Clock Watch Hall (Fengxian Hall District): 10 yuan/person.

Tips:

Roam the central axis of the Forbidden City: the three main halls of Taihe Gate → Qianqing Gate → Qianqing Palace → Jiaotai Hall → Kunning Palace → Imperial Garden → Shenwu Gate (from Shenwu Gate) Gate can enter Jingshan Park) East Road: Meridian Gate → The three main halls of Taihe Gate → Qianqing Gate → East Sixth Palace → Ningshou Palace → Zhenfeijing West Road: Meridian Gate → The three main halls of Taihe Gate → Qianqing Gate → West Sixth Palace→Cining Palace→Yangxin Palace→Shufangzhai

The Forbidden City has implemented a one-way tour route from south to north: visitors will enter the Forbidden City from the Meridian Gate (South Gate), and after the tour, they will all enter the Forbidden City through the Meridian Gate (South Gate). Shenwu Gate (North Gate) leaves the Forbidden City.

Temple of Heaven

The Temple of Heaven Park is very large. It is not only of great historical significance, but also has very good greening. It is highly recommended and worth a visit. If you take the subway to the Temple of Heaven Park, get off at the East Gate Station of the Temple of Heaven, exit A2, turn right and you will find the ticket office at the East Gate. You must buy a package ticket, otherwise you can only visit the big park, the core part, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. , echo wall, etc. are all inaccessible and invisible. Go in along the east gate and walk west to reach the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. After visiting the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, go all the way south to visit the Circle Mound and Echo Wall. Turning back to the northwest are the Kagura Department and the Zhai Palace. If time is limited, you can go out to Ximen and end the tour. If time permits, it is recommended to have an in-depth tour in the park. There are many ancient trees and good greenery, making it a good place to relax. After walking around, I suggest you go out through the north gate. There is Lao Ciqikou Bean Juice Shop across the street, where you can taste authentic Beijing snacks, which are not expensive. If you take the subway from Beimen, it is slightly closer to Ciqikou Station than to return to Tiantan East Gate Station.

The Summer Palace

The Summer Palace is located in the western suburbs of Beijing. It is the first of Chinese classical gardens, with a total area of ??about 290 hectares, and is composed of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake. The whole park is divided into three areas: the political activity area centered on Renshou Hall; the living area of ??the emperor and empress with Yulan Hall and Leshou Hall as the main body; and the scenic tourist area composed of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake. The whole park uses the peaks of the Western Mountains as the background, and the buildings are integrated with the mountains and lakes in the park, making the scenery endlessly changing. It was included in the World Heritage List on December 2, 1998.

Transportation

To get to Xigongmen: take bus 469 or 539 and get off at Summer Palace Ximen Station;

to get to Beigongmen: take Metro Line 4 to Beigongmen Exit from Exit D of the station, or take bus 303, 330, 331, 346, 375, 384, 563, 601, 608, 683, 696, 697, 718, Special 5, Special 10 and get off at the Summer Palace Beigongmen Station;

To get to Donggongmen: Take Metro Line 4, Xiyuan Station, Exit C2, or take bus 209, 330, 331, 332, 346, 394, 601, 608, 626, 683, 690, 696, 718 at the Summer Palace Get off at Xinjian Gongmen Station;

Arrive at Xinjian Gongmen Station: Route 74, 374, 437, or 952 and get off at Xinjian Gongmen Station in the Summer Palace.

Traffic Guide to the Badaling Great Wall

If you don’t visit the Great Wall, you are not a true man! The Badaling Great Wall is an important part of the Great Wall, a great defense project in ancient China, and is a pass of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. The Badaling Great Wall is an important outpost of Juyong Pass. In ancient times, it was said that "the danger of Juyong is not in the pass but in Badaling."

There are several ways to get to the Badaling Great Wall:

1. Self-driving, route: Take the G6 Beijing-Tibet Expressway (formerly Badaling Expressway) from the North Third and Fourth Ring Road to the scenic spot Exit. It is about 80 kilometers from the city to Badaling, and the normal driving time is about 1 hour (depending on the traffic jam).

2. Bus: Take the subway from any subway station in Beijing and get off at Jishuitan Station on Line 2. Take Exit B, walk east to Deshengmen, and take bus No. 877. The whole journey is high-speed, 1 In about an hour, you can go directly to the Badaling Great Wall, and the one-way fare is 12 yuan. (Note: The 919 bus to Badaling that was circulated on the Internet has changed its route and no longer goes to Badaling.) (Note again: Don’t believe the bus on the opposite side of the subway. Direct buses and all other vehicles other than Route 877, no matter how regular they are on the surface, some say that their cars are 40 yuan per person and arrive in an hour, while 877 takes 3 hours) (pay attention to the return time, Route 877 is 10 in summer) :30-17:00

Winter 11:00-16:30)

3. Train: Beijing Suburban Railway Line S2, referred to as Line S2, departs from Beijing North Railway Station, Xizhimen Nearby, Xizhimen is a bus hub. There are many buses and subways from downtown Beijing to Xizhimen. When you get to Beijing North Railway Station, there are obvious signs of the S2 line. The ticket is 6 yuan (government subsidy), and you can swipe your bus card (the balance must be greater than 16 yuan). ), if you don’t get a seat, you have to grab a seat after you go up. Note that there are many trains on the S2 line. Please check the timetable before traveling and pay attention to the return time. There are also staff on the bus selling package tickets for the Great Wall Scenic Area, haha, you know. The official driving time is about 70 minutes, there are express trains and slow trains, the longest is about 1.5 hours. (The cherry blossoms at the foot of the Juyongguan Great Wall are in full bloom at the end of March and early April every year. At this time of year, you can take S2 ??and pass by the cherry blossoms. )

The different characteristics of each Great Wall

Let me briefly introduce the Great Wall in Beijing. There are more Great Walls in the north of Beijing. They were all fortifications used to guard the border. They were built according to the terrain. Each section Each section has its own characteristics, the most famous of which are Badaling Great Wall, Juyongguan Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall, Simatai Great Wall, Jinshanling Great Wall, Jiankou Great Wall, Shuiguan Great Wall, etc.

The Badaling Great Wall: If you don’t visit the Great Wall, you are not a true man! The Badaling Great Wall is an important part of the Great Wall, a great defense project in ancient China, and is a pass of the Ming Great Wall. The Badaling Great Wall is an important outpost of Juyong Pass. In ancient times, it was said that "the danger of Juyong is not in the pass but in Badaling."

Ticket for Badaling, peak season (April-October): 45 yuan, low season (November-March): 40 yuan

Opening hours: Peak season (April-October): 06: 30-19:00 Off-season (November-March): 07:00~18:00

Juyongguan Great Wall: The famous ancient pass along the Great Wall in Beijing, one of the eight scenic spots in Yanjing, known as "Juyongguan" Juyong Pass is the gateway to Beijing from the north. It has the momentum of "one man can guard the pass, and ten thousand men cannot open it".

Juyongguan admission ticket, peak season (April-October): 40 yuan, low season (November-March): 35 yuan

Opening hours: peak season (April-October): 08: 30-17:00 Off-season (November-March): 08:30~16:00

Mutianyu Great Wall: Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huairou District, Beijing. It is the essence of the Great Wall. Most of the Tianyu Great Wall is visited by foreign friends, and there are relatively few domestic tour groups. They all go to the Badaling Great Wall, so there are no crowds of people here.

Tickets: Peak season (April 1st - October 31st): 45 yuan Low season (November 1st - March 31st): 40 yuan

Opening hours: Peak season (April 1st - October 31st): 08:00-17:00 Off-season (November 1st - March 31st): 08:30-16:00

Simatai Great Wall: It is the only section of the ancient Great Wall in my country that retains its original appearance from the Ming Dynasty, and ruins can be seen everywhere. Among the Great Wall attractions in Beijing, Simatai has less passenger flow and is rarely crowded. Compared with other Great Wall attractions in Beijing, Simatai Great Wall is particularly steep and steep. In order to maintain its original appearance, there are not many guardrails and other facilities. Please pay more attention to safety when climbing.

Ticket: 40 yuan

Opening hours: 08:00-17:00

Shuiguan Great Wall: Shuiguan Great Wall Scenic Area is located in Badaling Town, Yanqing County, close to The Badaling Great Wall Scenic Area belongs to the eastern section of the Badaling Great Wall, but it is not the Badaling Great Wall as everyone knows it. It is two separate scenic spots. Shuiguan Great Wall is not famous. Many local black tour guides will take tourists here under the name of Badaling Great Wall. .

Jiankou Great Wall: Jiankou Great Wall is located in Badaohe Township, northwest of Huairou District. Admission is free. It is a wild Great Wall. The mountains in the southern section are highly variable and extremely steep. In some places, the Great Wall has collapsed and needs to be climbed. , it is recommended that outdoor sports enthusiasts work together as a team. The Jiankou Great Wall is the most photographed section in various albums and is a hot spot for Great Wall photography.

Jinshanling Great Wall: Jinshanling Great Wall is located in Luanping County, Chengde, Hebei Province. It is the essence of the Great Wall. It is known as "The Great Wall, Jinshan is unique". There are few people and it is suitable for taking pictures. It is a photography hobby A paradise for lovers.

How to identify black one-day tours

Tips:

The main methods to identify black one-day tours are: 1. The small signs inside bus stops and on telephone poles Advertising 2. Small advertisements and business cards distributed around Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City 3. Customer soliciting advertisements at various railway stations and bus stations in Beijing 4. One-day tour advertisements in some small hotels and hotels 5. The above advertisements do not have office locations, websites, etc. , most of them are contacted via personal mobile phones