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📍 Forbidden City

Beijing was the capital of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the Forbidden City (Forbidden City at the time) was the imperial palace of the 24 emperors of the two dynasties. The Forbidden City has an important position in Chinese history, so it was listed as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units and the first batch of national 5A tourist attractions. At the same time, it is also one of the world's cultural heritage sites. As a result. First of all, it was the first must-see attraction in Beijing. Enter through the Wu Gate, see the memorial statue of Chairman Mao Zedong outside the building, then go deep inside and visit the historic palace. The Imperial Palace provides a voice guide to explain the history of each location one by one.

📍 Great Wall of China

The Great Wall is a symbol of the labor and wisdom of the Chinese nation, as it is called “not a good man without the Great Wall”. In ancient times, China built the Great Wall with a total length of 21,196 kilometers from the Spring and Autumn Warring States period to resist the invasions of other tribes. It is the largest building since human civilization. The Great Wall, which has a history of more than 2,000 years, was built on a large scale during the Ming dynasty. The three Great Walls of Beijing are divided into Badaling, Mutianyu, and Simatai. Each has its own characteristics and different levels of climbing difficulty. If you are less fit, take the Badaling Cable Car to the Great Wall and enjoy the majestic scenery. After going down the mountain, you can also go to the Great Wall Museum to learn about the history and origin of the Great Wall. A full description of the trip can be viewedThis travelogy.

📍 Tiantan Park

The Temple of Heaven is a place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties sacrificed heaven, prayed for grain, and rain. It follows the central axis from Yuanqiu, where the Tiandai Festival was enshrined in the past, to the Yuanqiu Temple, the main hall of the Imperial Palace, and the Nian Hall, which enshrined heaven and earth. Every detail of the architecture reflects the importance that the ancients placed on sacrificing. For example, the 28 golden camphor pillars in the New Year Prayer Hall, the four roots in the inner ring represent the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter; the 12 roots in the middle ring mean 12 months; and the 12 branches in the outer ring mean 12 o'clock and a weekly star stay. The entire hall was designed according to the idea of “honoring the gods”. The temple is round, symbolizing the celestial circle; the tiles are blue, symbolizing the blue sky.

📍 Yuanmingyuan

Yuanmingyuan is a royal garden built in the Qing dynasty. It is commonly known as the “Three Yuanming Gardens” along with Changchun Garden and Qichun Garden. It is majestic and covers an area of about 350 square meters. Walking here, you can see various garden styles, and the willow trees reflected on the lake are all poetic. This place has been recognized by many Chinese garden scientists as a model in the history of Chinese garden art. If you want to experience this quaint environment more deeply, why not rent a boat and enjoy the beautiful scenery slowly in the lake.

📍 Yonghe Temple

Yonghe Temple is one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the Han region of China. It preserves the bronze Buddha and 500 rosewood carvings of Rosewood for worshipers. The statue of Milla Buddha, carved in white sandalwood, also won the Guinness World Record in 1990. As soon as I entered the gate, I saw a 26-meter-high Buddha standing in the center, and the whole thing was very impressive. In addition to this, one of the temples also explains the history of Buddhism in China. A full description of the trip can be viewedThis travelogy.

📍 Qianmen Street

Qianmen Street is located on the central axis of Beijing. It is one of the traditional commercial streets in Beijing. Many old Chinese brands gather here, including Tongrentang, Quanjude, and Zhang Yiyuan. The front gate is next to Tiananmen Square and faces the Qianmen Arrow Tower, one of the nine city gates in Beijing's inner city. There are many traditional Beijing cuisines in the nearby streets, as well as the Beijing Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and bookstores for visitors to visit. If you're tired of shopping, you can also enjoy the scenery along the way by riding a trolley car here.

📍 Nanluoguxiang

With a total length of 787 meters, Nanluoguxiang is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Beijing. It has a history of more than 740 years. Since the development is positioned as a “cultural, creative and leisure district”, there are many specialty shops and snacks suitable for young people on the main street. In addition, the east and west sides of Nanluoguxiang each intersect with Hachijo Hutong, so you can see the living environment of local people. Due to the excessive commercialization of the street by the tourism industry, Nanluoguxiang took the initiative to cancel the status of a 3A tourist attraction in 2016, thus retaining its own characteristics. A full description of the trip can be viewedThis travelogy.

📍 Houhai

Houhai is located near Nanluoguxiang. It is the largest of the Shichahai Three Seas, connecting Qianhai Sea and West Sea. This place is famous for its rich nightlife and is very popular among foreign tourists. Along the lakeshore, you can see many bars and cafes, and you can also see many people boating on the lake, which is very picturesque. Additionally, Song Qingling's former residence and Gong Wangfu are located near Houhai. A full description of the trip can be viewedThis travelogy.

📍 Olympic Park

Olympic Park is an Olympic park for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Paralympics. It is divided into three parts, including the central area, Forest Park, and the Winter Olympic Village reserved for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Although there are no activities here, apart from all the famous Olympic buildings, including the National Stadium “Bird's Nest”, the National Swimming Center “Water Cube”, and the National Stadium, are all located here. Therefore, it is also a place worth pilgrimage.

📍 Wudaoying Hutong

Wudaoying Hutong is located near Yonghegong and is a recent literary and artistic gathering place. This is not the same as Nanluoguxiang. There is no excessive development, and the number of stores is relatively small. There are dozens of small stores here, including various cafes, boutiques, studios, etc. Since there is relatively little traffic here, it is also a great choice to spend a lazy afternoon here. A full description of the trip can be viewedThis travelogy.