A Journey Like a Song | 5-Day 4-Night Beijing Travel Guide

A Journey Like a Song | Wang Feng's song "Beijing Beijing" is full of love and nostalgia for Beijing. This 5-day 4-night Beijing travel itinerary is designed to help you make the most of your time and experience the charm of Beijing. 🛬[Itinerary]: Recommended: 5 days, 4 nights Day 1: Arrive in Beijing - Tiananmen Square - The Palace Museum - Jingshan Park - Bird's Nest and Water Cube • Morning: Arrive in Beijing and check in to your hotel. After a short rest, head to Tiananmen Square. • Afternoon: Visit the Palace Museum, stroll through the royal palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and admire the grandeur and beauty of ancient architecture. Head to Jingshan Park for a panoramic view of the Forbidden City. • Evening: Head to the Olympic Park to visit the Bird's Nest and Water Cube and experience the charm of modern Beijing. 🏨[Accommodation]: We recommend staying near the Olympic Sports Center. Day 2: Badaling Great Wall - Ming Tombs • Morning: Take a tour bus to the Badaling Great Wall, climb the Great Wall, and experience the grandeur of "He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man." • Noon: Enjoy lunch at a farmhouse restaurant at the foot of the Great Wall and taste local specialties. • Afternoon: Visit the Ming Tombs to learn about the history and culture of the Ming Dynasty's royal tombs. 🏨[Accommodation]: We recommend staying at the same hotel as the first day. Day 3: Summer Palace - Old Summer Palace - Peking University • Morning: Head to the Summer Palace to visit the Long Corridor, Tower of Buddhist Incense, Kunming Lake, and other highlights, and experience the tranquility and beauty of the royal garden. • Noon: Enjoy lunch near the Summer Palace and taste imperial snacks. • Afternoon: Head to the Old Summer Palace to experience the vicissitudes of history. Then head to Peking University, stroll along Weiming Lake, and experience the academic atmosphere. Day 4: National Museum of China - Nanluoguxiang - Shichahai • Morning: Visit the National Museum of China to learn more about Chinese history and culture. • Noon: Enjoy lunch at Nanluoguxiang and taste old Beijing snacks. • Afternoon: Stroll around Shichahai, visit the Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling, the Former Residence of Guo Moruo, and other places, and experience the hutong culture of old Beijing. • Evening: Enjoy dinner around Shichahai and admire the night view of Houhai. Day 5: Universal Beijing Resort or Beijing Wildlife Park • Head to Universal Beijing Resort for a full day of fun and experience classic attractions such as Harry Potter and Transformers. • Or head to Beijing Wildlife Park for a close encounter with animals. 🍩[Must-Try Foods]: Try Beijing roast duck, mung bean milk, and fried tripe. If you have time, head to Niujie to experience the local life. 🚌[Transportation]: We recommend taking the subway.