? The Palace Museum?
? Attractions: The Forbidden City, a world cultural heritage, used to be the imperial palace. Today, as a museum, it displays countless precious cultural relics and stories.
Ticket reference: Adult tickets for 60 yuan (off-season) and 80 yuan (peak season).
Opening hours: 8:30- 17:00 (low season) and 8:30- 18:00 (high season).
Address of scenic spots: No.4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.
Transportation: Wumen (visit entrance): Tiananmen East: 1, 120, 2, 52, 82, at night 1, sightseeing line 1, sightseeing line 2, bus and subway line 1. Tiananmen West: 1, 5, 52, night 1, sightseeing line 1, sightseeing line 2, bus and subway line 1.
? Introduction: Crossing the meridian gate and stepping into the Forbidden City is like returning to the royal period of Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is suggested to start the tour from the south gate. Don't miss the magnificence of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the tranquility and elegance of Gan Qing Palace. In the Forbidden City, every building is a work of art, and every exhibit has a history behind it. Remember to rent an interpreter to take you deeper into the secrets of this palace.
? Summer Palace Scenic Area?
? Attractions: The Summer Palace is the largest existing royal garden in China. Relying on Kunming Lake and Wanshou Mountain, it has built a royal garden integrating viewing and recreation.
Ticket reference: Adult tickets for 30 yuan (off-season) and 50 yuan (peak season).
Opening hours: 6:30- 18:00 (low season) and 6:30-20:00 (high season).
Address of scenic spot: No.9/KLOC-0, Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing.
Transportation: Donggongmen: subway line: Xiyuan Station of Line 4: bus lines: 330, 33 1, 332, 346, 584, 594, 375, 563, 508, 579, 303, 584 and Yeba.
? Introduction: The Summer Palace is an open art album. It is suggested to enter from the East Palace Gate and enjoy the murals in the promenade all the way until you reach the Foxiang Pavilion, which is the best place to enjoy the scenery of the whole park. You might as well rent a boat and go boating on Kunming Lake to feel the tranquility and elegance of the royal garden. If time permits, you can also visit Suzhou Street and feel the prosperity of ancient commercial streets.
? Badaling Great Wall?
? Attractions: Badaling Great Wall, as an important part of the Great Wall, is famous for its magnificent architectural scale and important strategic location.
Ticket reference: Adult tickets for 40 yuan (off-season) and 45 yuan (peak season).
Opening hours: 6:30- 19:00 (summer) and 7:00- 18:00 (winter).
Address of Attractions: North Exit of Guangou Ancient Road, Jundushan, Badaling Town, Yanqing District, Beijing
Transportation: World Cultural Heritage Tour Lines A, B and C and Tourist Bus 1: Qianmen Departure Center-Badaling (Guntiangou Parking Lot). After getting off the bus, walk into the core area of the scenic spot.
? Introduction: Badaling Great Wall is one of the best choices for climbing the Great Wall. The Great Wall here is well preserved, spectacular and easy to climb. It is recommended to get up early and avoid the crowd. Winding along the city wall, you should look back at every beacon tower. Those winding city walls and vast scenery will make you feel the shock of history. Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes, because the slope of the Great Wall will be a challenge.
? Tiantan Park?
? Introduction to scenic spots: Tiantan Park is a place where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties prayed for the heavenly valley. Its architectural layout is rigorous and profound, and it is an outstanding representative of ancient Chinese architecture.
Ticket reference: adult ticket price 15 yuan (off-season) and 20 yuan (peak season).
Opening hours: 6:00-2 1:00 (the whole park) and 8:00- 17:30 (the hall for praying for the new year and other major buildings).
Address of scenic spots: Tiantan Road 1, Dongcheng District, Beijing.
Transportation: Bus route: Take No.36, No.53, No.62, 122, No.525, No.958,1,1,12 inner ring and 12 outer ring, and get off at the south gate of Tiantan.
? Introduction: The Hall of Prayer for the New Year in Tiantan Park should not be missed. Its round roof and triple eaves symbolize the relationship between heaven and earth. I suggest you go in from the south gate and visit along the central axis, from Waqiu altar to Hall of Prayer for the New Year, to Echo Wall and Seven Star Stone. Every place has its own unique cultural connotation. Here, you can slow down and feel the ancient people's awe of heaven and earth.
? Yuanmingyuan ruins park?
? Attractions: Yuanmingyuan, once the "Garden of Ten Thousand Gardens", was damaged, but the glory of that year can still be felt in the ruins.
Ticket reference: free.
Opening hours: 7:00- 19:00 (summer) and 7:00- 17:30 (winter).
Address of scenic spots: No.28, Tsinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing.
Transportation: Take the bus and get off at Yuanmingyuan Station, or take Metro Line 4 to Yuanmingyuan Station.
Introduction: Although the Yuanmingyuan site can't restore its former luxury, it is still worth a visit. It is suggested to walk along the lake, imagine the glory of the past and feel the profound lessons that that history has given us. You can rent a bicycle in Ruins Park, so that you can visit every corner of the park more quickly. Wherever you go, you should savor the pain of that period of history.
Beijing, the city is like a heavy book, every page is a history, and every corner hides a story. ? Come to Beijing with your curiosity, let's walk into these stories and feel the soul of the city. ? ♂