Don't want to be a "big complainer" in Beijing? Read this article!
✨ Beijing, an ancient yet modern city, has a history of over 3,000 years and a rich cultural heritage. It's a popular tourist destination for many people. 😜
📍 Location: Beijing is located in the northern part of the North China Plain, backed by the Yanshan Mountains, and adjacent to Tianjin and Hebei Province.
📅 Day 1:
🌅 Morning: Watch the sacred and solemn flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square. 🇨🇳 Be sure to go early to get a good spot and feel the excitement of the moment.
🌞 Noon: Go to Qianmen Street and try various local snacks, such as fried rings and pea cakes, to satisfy your taste buds. 😋
🌙 Evening: Stroll along Wangfujing Pedestrian Street, enjoy the lively atmosphere, and shop till you drop. 🛍️
📅 Day 2:
🌅 Morning: Head to the Badaling Great Wall and admire the magnificent scenery. When you stand on the Great Wall, you can almost hear the echoes of history. 💪
🌞 Noon: Enjoy local delicacies at nearby restaurants, such as rainbow trout and chicken stewed with mushrooms. 😝
🌙 Evening: Go to Shichahai and enjoy the beautiful night view. There are many bars around where you can sit for a while and relax. 🎶
🌟 Must-see attractions:
The Palace Museum 🕍 Opening hours: Peak season 8:30 am–5 pm; off-peak season 8:30 am–4:30 pm. This is the essence of ancient Chinese palace architecture, with red walls and yellow tiles, and a magnificent atmosphere. You can visit various palaces, feel the majesty of the royal family, and see many precious cultural relics on display.
The Summer Palace 🏞️ Opening hours: 6:30 am–6 pm. A model of a royal garden, with beautiful mountains and rivers and charming scenery. Take a boat tour of Kunming Lake and enjoy the pavilions and towers by the lake, as if you were in a painting.
The Temple of Heaven Park ⛩️ Opening hours: Peak season 6 am–9 pm; off-peak season 6:30 am–9 pm. This was the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to heaven and earth, prayed for good harvests, and prayed for rain. The architecture is magnificent, and the Echo Wall is amazing and interesting.
The Bird's Nest (National Stadium) and the Water Cube (National Aquatics Center) 🏟️ Opening hours depend on the event schedule. These are masterpieces of modern architecture. When the lights are on at night, they are beautiful and perfect for taking photos. 📷
Nanluoguxiang 🎏 Open all day. This place is full of the charm of old Beijing, with many specialty shops and traditional courtyards. You can stroll around and experience the culture of the hutongs.
The Old Summer Palace 🎑 Opening hours: 7 am–7 pm. Once the "Garden of Gardens", it has gone through many vicissitudes, but you can still feel its grandeur and beauty.
🎫 Among them, Nanluoguxiang is free. 😜
🏨 Hotel accommodation: We recommend the Waldorf Astoria Beijing, which features luxurious decor, attentive service, and a comfortable environment. The rooms are spacious and bright, with complete facilities, allowing you to fully relax after a day of sightseeing. 😴
🚌 Transportation tips:
You can choose the subway for travel within the city, which is convenient and fast. To get to the Badaling Great Wall, you can take bus 877 at Deshengmen. 🚌
🍱 Food recommendations:
Peking duck 🦆: Crispy skin and tender meat, wrapped in a thin pancake with shredded green onions, cucumber, and sweet bean sauce. It's very satisfying.
Old Beijing tripe 🐮: Crispy and tender tripe, served with fragrant sesame sauce, has an excellent taste.
Zhajiang noodles 🍜: Chewy noodles mixed with meat sauce and vegetables, with a rich sauce flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Douzhi and fried rings: Unique flavors that you have to try to appreciate.
Braised pork offal: Various pig offal cooked together, with a rich flavor and steaming hot.
Lamb spine hot pot: A winter must-have, warm and delicious.
Grilled meat: A unique way of grilling meat, with a fragrant aroma.
💕 My trip to Beijing made me fall in love with this city. It has both the weight of history and the vitality of modernity; both delicious food and warm people. I'm sure you'll love it too! 💖
At the Bird's Nest, you can spend 1-2 hours slowly browsing the pre-match and in-game items of the Beijing Olympics and Beijing Winter Olympics on display in the museum, learn about the entire application process, and relive the grand occasion of that year; you can also interact and make your own championship photos, pick out figures and souvenirs; if you are tired, have a cup of coffee and take a break in the rest area.
One of the best places to visit in Beijing. It's more beautiful to take photos if the weather is fine and sunny. Recommend to visit.
With its unique exterior, the Bird's Nest National Stadium is an icon of Beijing, best remembered as the venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It is easily accessible via subway, and at night there are colorful illuminations!
Visiting the Bird's Nest in Beijing was an extraordinary experience that left a lasting impression on me. The sheer magnitude and architectural brilliance of the stadium were truly awe-inspiring. Walking through the iconic structure, I couldn't help but marvel at its intricate design and the innovative use of steel beams. The sense of grandeur and history surrounding the venue, which hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics, was palpable. Standing in the stands, I imagined the roar of the crowd
Visiting the Bird's Nest in Beijing was an extraordinary experience that left a lasting impression on me. The sheer magnitude and architectural brilliance of the stadium were truly awe-inspiring. Walking through the iconic structure, I couldn't help but marvel at its intricate design and the innovative use of steel beams. The sense of grandeur and history surrounding the venue, which hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics, was palpable. Standing in the stands, I imagined the roar of the crowd
The whole visit was very smooth according to the signpost instructions, and the excitement of the 2008 Olympics was reminiscent of the nest. The nests 1 to 5 floors were very comfortable, but the top of the sky corridor was a bit sun-dried and worth a visit.
Best spring day!! A must-visit in Beijing, walking the neighborhood of the Bird’s Nest leads to other parks and attractions. Lots of street food and light meal options as well as coffee.
The structure is really futuristic. The Birds Nest along with the swimming complex next to it are really worth making the trip to see. It only takes a couple hours, but should definitely do it.