It includes the various markets of old Beijing and the fashion culture of new Beijing.

As the capital, Beijing has always shown us its cultural diversity. It has not only the traces of life left by the old imperial city, but also the modern atmosphere of a fashionable city. There are traditional snacks with fried bean juice, but also Michelin-level high-end cuisine, ranging from hutongs carrying cages and birds, to handsome men and beautiful women in exquisite clothes.

Day 1: The majesty of Chang 'an Street in the Imperial Capital

Today, we will visit the buildings along Chang 'an Street. This is the place that best embodies the charm of Beijing's capital. We will start from Qianmen in the morning and cross Chang' an Street from south to north. In the afternoon, we will visit the Forbidden City, and finally enjoy the full view of the Forbidden City on Jingshan.

09:00 Qianmen Street: The only preserved ancient city gate in Beijing

This 845-meter-long Qianmen Street is located on the central axis of Beijing. It is home to many time-honored Beijing shops (Neiliansheng Shoe Store, Beijing Fan, Duyichu Shaomai, etc.). Most of them retain the traditional economic methods and are very retro. Zhengyang Gate on the north side of the street was one of the nine city gates of old Beijing at that time, which was also the place guarded by the "Jiumen Admiral" in the film and television series.

Zhengyang Gate consists of three parts: the tower tower, the arrow tower and the Wengcheng. The gate tower and the tower tower have now been demolished. Only the arrow tower remains alone, and was nicknamed the "Qianmenlou" by old Beijing. Climbing the tower, you can learn about Beijing's history and local customs in the exhibition halls on each floor.

How to get there: Take Metro Line 2 to get off at Qianmen Station or take a bus to get off at Qianmen Station and you can get there on foot.

Opening hours: All day

Tickets: Free

10:00 Tiananmen Square: Center of the Imperial Capital

Tiananmen Square is located on the central axis of Beijing. In the center of the square is the Monument to the People's Heroes, on the west side is the Great Hall of the People, on the east side is the National Museum, and facing Chang 'an Street is the famous Tiananmen Gate Tower.

Taking photos in front of Tiananmen Square has become a check-in place for countless travelers to "visit here". Bright flower beds, chairman's statue, majestic towers, and heroic ceremonial posts are all indispensable scenery in the square. one.

On the west side of the Great Hall of the People, there is an "egg"-shaped steel building with a beautiful wheel. This is the new landmark National Center for the Performing Arts on Chang 'an Street. The theater has three professional theatres: a concert hall on the east side, an opera house in the middle, and a theater field on the west side, meeting the entertainment and cultural needs of people of all ages. Travelers who are interested in operas, dramas or concerts can come here to enjoy a performance after visiting the Forbidden City, but remember to book your tickets in advance.

Tickets: Visit ticket 30 yuan

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays; On-site ticketing hours: 8:30-16:30

Visiting the Forbidden City can be fast or slow, refined or simple. For ordinary tourists, it is generally divided into three tourist routes: Central, East and West. You can choose one of the routes. It takes about 2-4 hours to enter from Tiananmen Square and exit Shenwu Gate. If you are interested in ancient architecture, you can also spend a day walking all three routes.

Central Line (Red) Central Axis Hall of the Forbidden City

Suitable for the crowd: The essence of all ages This route has the shortest visit time, about 2 hours. It mainly shows the charm of the emperors and imperial power of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The front three halls (Taihe Hall, Zhonghe Hall, and Baohe Hall) are the places where the grandest and most solemn ceremonies are held and the emperor accepts officials 'worship. The back three palaces (Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Hall, and Kunning Palace) are the emperor's daily life and religious memorial service places. West Line (blue) Third Hall of the Front Dynasty-Sixth West Palace

Suitable for the crowd: History lovers This route takes the longest time to visit, about 3.5-4 hours. After visiting the three halls, pass through the Dongliu Palace and arrive at Fengxian Hall (Clock Hall), where the exquisite workmanship of the Qing Dynasty court is displayed. Most of them are from Western countries such as Britain and France. Then go to Ningshou Palace (Treasure Hall), which houses various rare treasures from the Qing Dynasty court.

Tickets:

April 1-October 31

Adult ticket 60 RMB/Student ticket 20 RMB

November 1-March 31 of the following year

Adult ticket 40 RMB/Student ticket 20 RMB

opening hours

April 1st-October 31st, 8:30-17:00 Closed on Monday

November 1-March 31 of the following year 8:30-16:30 Monday closed

Jingshan is only 89 meters above sea level, and it takes about half an hour to reach the top of the mountain. Overlooking the Forbidden City from the top of the mountain, you can feel the majesty of the Forbidden City more than visiting it inside. In addition, this is a good position to take a panoramic view of the Forbidden City. If you have enough time, you can rest and enjoy the scenery by the Wanchun Pavilion on the top of the mountain. When the sun sets, the light is just right, which is a good time to take a panoramic view of the Forbidden City and the beauty at dusk.

The next day, Old Beijing Hutong Chuanzi

Today, visit the traditional buildings of old Beijing, go to Gong Wang Fu to experience the life of princes and aristocrats in the Qing Dynasty, go to Shichahai to see the various markets of old Beijing, then go to Nanluogu Lane, an online celebrity attraction, to visit cultural and creative shops, and visit Yonghe Temple in the afternoon. Feel Beijing's Tibetan Buddhist culture, and finally listen to a Live performance at a bar in a nearby alley to end the day.

09:00 Gong's Mansion: The residence of Prince Heshen and Gong

Gong Wang Fu completely embodies the architectural style of the Qing Dynasty princes and aristocrats 'residences. It has exquisite layout and extraordinary style. The whole is divided into two parts: the mansion and the garden. Inside the mansion, Yin' an Hall is the main hall of the palace, and the green glazed tile roof is a reflection of the prince's identity. Inside the palace is an exhibition about the Qing Dynasty royal palace culture.

The rear cover building connecting the front hall and the back garden is the essence of the palace. The entire building is 156 meters long and has carved beams and painted buildings on the front, but the back is blue tiles and gray bricks. There are a total of 88 windows on the back, each of which has different shapes.

Tickets:

Regular ticket:40 yuan

Half ticket:6-18 years old, 60 years old

Free ticket: retired cadres, less than 6 years old

Opening Hours:

April 1-October 31 08:00-17:00

November 1-March 31 09:00-16:00

11:00 Houhai: The back garden of the royal family

Starting from the Gong Mansion, walk along Houhai all the way to the Drum Tower. After walking around this circle, you can see the interweaving of traditional culture and modern life in Beijing. The winding alleys are full of former residences of ancient houses of famous historical figures. Behind every locked vermilion door, there may be a historical story that spans hundreds of years. Among these ancient buildings are dotted with many bars. This is the first stop for most young people who love to sing and choose to drift north to realize their dreams.

12:30 Nanluogu Lane: A gathering place for Internet celebrity shops

The recommended way to visit Nanluogu Lane is to visit art shops, soak in cafes, and try creative food. It is worth mentioning that the Central Academy of Drama is also nearby. If you have enough time, you can watch a performance at the experimental theater next to the academy.

However, due to a lot of publicity in recent years, Nanluogu Lane has become famous and is crowded with tourists all year round. During peak tourist periods, the main road is crowded with people and it is difficult to move forward. Travelers who like tranquility can take a walk around the small fork roads next to them. There are many popular gourmet shops hidden in these small fork roads.

Today's Yonghe Temple is regarded by Beijingers as the most effective temple in the area. On the first day of the lunar calendar every year, you even have to queue for more than 40 hours to burn the first incense stick. Wanfu Pavilion is the tallest building in the temple. The statue of Maitreya Buddha is enshrined in the temple. This 18-meter-high Buddha statue is carved from an entire piece of white sandalwood and is listed in the Guinness World Records.

Tickets: 25 yuan, cash only

Start time:

November 1-March 31 of the following year 09:00-16:00

April 1-October 31 09:00-16:30

LiveHouse is a bar for small bands to perform live. In the alleys and alleys around the Imperial City of Beijing, there are many bands of different styles performing. In LiveHouse, order a drink and watch a performance that you are interested in. It is a popular experience for young people visiting Beijing.

Recommended LiveHouse: Jianghu, Yu Weng Shishan, MAO Livehouse, Candy Three-Layer

On the third day, the trendy way to play in the capital

Today, experience Beijing's modern urban architecture and avant-garde trend culture, go and visit the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, the main venues for the Olympic Games, take the subway to 798 in the afternoon to experience Beijing's modern art atmosphere, and go to Sanlitun at night. This is where fashionable youth in Beijing often gather and shop at night. place.

09:00 Olympic Park-Bird's Nest (a stadium that can accommodate 90,000 spectators)

This stadium, which resembles the Bird's Nest, is made of steel frame structures on the outside. It was one of the host venues of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and was responsible for the opening and closing ceremonies and various events. Standing in the distance and viewing the Bird's Nest will not only have a good visual impact, but also serve as a check-in station for taking photos. While in the stadium, this stadium, which can accommodate 90,000 spectators, looks very grand and spectacular.

Water Cube: Cube made of environmental protection membrane

The shape of the "Water Cube" on the other side of the bird's nest looks like a box wrapped in bubbles, which is very interesting. The museum can not only be visited, but also has a "warm-up pool" built completely in accordance with international competitions and a "water park" suitable for both young and old for tourists to play.

Tickets:

Admission ticket 30 yuan

Warm-up pool 50 yuan/2 hours

Water park 200 yuan

Opening Hours:

09:00-21:00

14:00 798 Art District: Contemporary Art Paradise

Area 798 is an art industrial park with factory architectural style. It was formerly a radio factory. Today, it brings together various well-known galleries, art institutions and personal studios, and often holds various exhibitions about art. There are many sculptures of different shapes in the park, and the exterior walls of the gallery are also covered with various interesting graffiti. Even if you don't visit the gallery, the park itself is a good background for fashionable street photography.

Opening Hours: Most galleries are closed on Mondays

Recommended galleries: B.T.A. P Tokyo Gallery, Urens Center for Contemporary Art, Pace Gallery

18:00 Sanlitun: Internet celebrities gathering place for street photography

The Sanlitun area brings together trendy men and women from Beijing, and is also one of the most frequently seen scenes in many street photos. The long guns and short guns on Tai Koo Li Square will inevitably cause trouble to tourists. If you are unwilling to be photographed by the street, ask the photographer to refuse politely.

Sanlitun has a variety of ways to play. You can go to the Village to shop for fashionable fashion brand, and then have an exotic meal. This area is also a gathering place for foreigners, so the exotic cuisine here is not only rich in variety, but also very authentic. If you are energetic, you can have a drink with friends on the bar street next to you at night. Unlike LiveHouse in the alley, the bar here is more noisy.

Day 4: The glory and ruin of the royal garden

Visiting Beijing's Haidian District today, in the morning, first go to the Summer Palace to experience the charm of the royal gardens of the feudal empire, and then go to Yuanmingyuan to sigh with the vicissitudes of history amidst the ruins and broken walls. In the afternoon, visit Peking University and experience the cultural charm of universities.

09:00 Summer Palace: A Model of Feudal Royal Garden

There are scenery to watch in the Summer Palace all year round. Walking along the "West Embankment" in spring, you will be full of peach blossoms and willow greens; in summer, you can go boating on Kunming Lake to cool off. In autumn, the aroma of osmanthus in the full maple leaf red and ginkgo yellow. In the winter, the snow makes the entire yard look white.

Tickets:

April 1-October 31 30 yuan

November 1-March 31 of the following year 20 yuan

Opening Hours:

April 1-October 31 06:30-18:00

November 1-March 31 of the following year 07:00-17:00

Yuanmingyuan is known as the Garden of Thousands of Gardens, but now, all the rare treasures here have been looted, and replicas of the twelve beast heads that are difficult to recover at a huge amount of money can be seen in Haiyan Hall. In the park, the most worthy thing to watch is the Dashui Ruins in the Xiyanglou Scenic Area, which is also the famous "Broken Walls and Broken Walls" in primary school textbooks.

Tickets: 10 yuan

Opening Hours:

January 1-March 31, November 1-December 31

07:00-19:30

April 1-April 30, September 1-October 31

07:00-20:30

May 1-August 31

07:00-21:00

Stop by and visit Peking University

Peking University, originally named "Capital University Hall", is recognized as a famous institution of higher learning in China and an important stop for many parents to take their children to visit Beijing. The campus is picturesque, with both the grandeur of royal gardens and the beautiful characteristics of Jiangnan landscapes. Among them, the Boya Tower standing on the shores of the Weiming Lake is a representative scenery on the Peking University campus and is also the best choice for many photography enthusiasts to shoot Peking University.

Opening Hours:

07:30-21:50 The Southeast Gate is open to tourists. They need to bring their ID card or household registration book to register into the school.

The fifth day of the long outing in the Imperial Capital

Visiting the suburbs of Beijing today, I will climb the Badaling Great Wall in the morning and be a hero. In the afternoon, I will go to the Ming Tombs to feel the seriousness of the tombs of feudal emperors. You can choose to take a self-guided tour by bus, or choose a one-day tour group from Badaling-Ming Tombs at the Beijing Tourism Distribution Center.

10:00 Badaling Great Wall: The essence of the Ming Great Wall scenery

The Badaling Great Wall is divided into two lines: the south and the north. The south line has fewer tourists and the north line is more difficult to climb, but the scenery is more exquisite. There are 12 enemy towers on the northern line, of which the 8th floor in the north is the highest point of the Badaling Great Wall and the destination point for most travelers to visit the Great Wall. There is a stone tablet on the "Haohanpo" here, which is a place where everyone competes to take photos.

tickets

40 yuan from April 1 to October 31

November 1-March 31 of the following year 30 yuan

opening hours

April 1-June 30, September 1-October 31

06:30-19:00

November 1-March 31 of the following year

07:00-18:00

July 1-August 31

06:00-19:30

How to get there: Take Bus No. 877 directly

The Ming Tombs are the mausoleum complex of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Currently, only the three tombs of Changling, Dingling and Zhaoling are open. Among them, only the underground palace of Dingling is open to tourists. Visiting the Ming Tombs can you learn about the Feng Shui layout of the Ming Dynasty royal tombs.

In addition, the Changling Museum displays a variety of phoenix crowns, civil officials 'hats, men's jade belts, hairpins and other buried cultural relics, which are very worth seeing.