Beijing China

Beijing
Capital of China

Beijing is the Capital and one of the four direct-controlled municipalities of China. Beijing divided into 16 districts.

How to Reach Beijing

Two big airports serve Beijing - Beijing Capital International Airport (IATA Code: PEK) and new airport Beijing Daxing International Airport (IATA Code: PKX). Airlines are actively moving operations over to the new airport.
Buy a cheapest air-ticket from below site. This is my favorite site because it shows the different airline ticket prices of the same flight. So it makes easy for me to buy the lowest price ticket. Select your depart and return date. If one-way then click cross on the return date.


From airport you may choose Private Transfer To/From Beijing City.

Hotels in Beijing

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Tourist Places in Beijing

I have described 79 Best Places to Visit in Beijing. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Beijing. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Beijing. Also described The Best Things to Do in Beijing and Fun Things to Do in Beijing.
So that you can able to know the Famous Beijing Tourist sights and Attractions and make your itinerary for Beijing Attractions & Sightseeing.
You need approximately US$ 350 to visit all the places listed below. With that amount of money, you have to add Food cost, Transport cost, Hotel rent and air fare to travel in Beijing.

Day-1:

Happy Valley Beijing

Amusement Park

Visiting Time: 9:30 AM to 10 PM. Night Hours - 6 PM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee March 16 to November 15: 260 Yuan ($39.24) for height above 4.9 feet. 195 Yuan ($29.43) for height 3.9 feet to 4.9 feet. Free for height below 3.9 feet. Night Ticket - 195 Yuan ($29.43) for height above 3.9 feet. Free for height below 3.9 feet.
Entry Fee November 16 to March 15: 220 Yuan ($33.2) for height above 4.9 feet. 165 Yuan ($24.9) for height 3.9 feet to 4.9 feet. Free for height below 3.9 feet. Night Ticket - 165 Yuan ($24.9) for height above 3.9 feet. Free for height below 3.9 feet.
Ride Cost: Battery car - 30 Yuan ($4.53) for every half an hour. 60 Yuan ($9.06) per hour for a single ride and 120 Yuan ($18.11) per hour for a double-seat ride. You have to deposit 300 Yuan ($45.28) first. Sightseeing Train - 30 Yuan ($4.53) per person. 15 Yuan ($2.26) for child height 3.9 feet to 4.9 feet. Free for child below 3.9 feet.
How to go: By Bus 8, 31, 41, 674, 680 or Zhuan 166, and get off at Huaqiaocheng Station. Walk northwards for 5 minutes to the park. By Bus 31 or 41 to get off at Houfengqiao South Station. By Subway Line 7 and get off at Happy Valley Scenic Area Station. Exit through B or C.

Day-2:

Beijing Antique Market

Market

How to go: It is located about 2.9 km from Happy Valley Beijing towards west at the intersaction of Panjiayuan road and East 3rd Ring road in Dongcheng District.

Longtan Lake Park

Park

About 297 acres park.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Beijing Antique Market towards east through Panjiayuan street in Dongcheng District.

Day-3:

Hongqiao Market

Market

Famous for its pearls business.
How to go: It is located about 1.6 km from the west end of Beijing Railway Station towards south and northeast corner of Temple of Heaven at 9 Tiantan Road in Dongcheng District.

Temple of Heaven

Park

The temple complex was built in 1406-1420 during the reign of the Yongle Emperor of Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). In 16th century, it was extended and renamed "Temple of Heaven" during the reign of the Jiajing Emperor. In 1918 the temple was renovated as a park and open to the public. The Temple of Heaven is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The beautiful buildings are the Circular Mound Altar (Huanqiutan), the Imperial Vault of Heaven (Huangqiongyu) and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest (Qiniandian).
Visiting Time: 8 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee April to October: 15 Yuan ($2.26). Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests + Circular Mound Altar + Echo Wall - 20 Yuan ($3.02). Combo Ticket - 34 Yuan ($5.13).
Entry Fee November to March: 10 Yuan ($1.51). Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests + Circular Mound Altar + Echo Wall - 20 Yuan ($3.02). Combo Ticket - 28 Yuan ($4.23).
How to go: It is located about 1.6 km from the west end of Beijing Railway Station towards south at 9 Tiantan Road in Dongcheng District.

Taoranting Park

Park

59 acres park. There is a Cibei Temple (Mercy Temple is located center of the lake, which was built during Yuan Dynasty (1276 - 1368). It is now a Museum. Taoran Ting pavilion is one of China's four famous historical pavilions built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Visiting Time: 6 AM to 9.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 2 Yuan ($0.3).
How to go: It is located about 1.4 km from southwest corner of Temple of Heaven towards west.

Fayuan Temple

Temple

The Fayuan Temple was first built in 645 during the Tang dynasty by Emperor Taizong named the Minzhong Temple.
How to go: It is located about 1.8 km from Taoranting Park towards north at 7 Fayuansi Front Street in Xicheng District.

Niujie Mosque

Mosque

It was first built in 996 during the Liao Dynasty (916–1125). it is the biggest and oldest one in Beijing.
How to go: It is located about 750 meters from Fayuan Temple towards northwest in Xicheng District.

Day-4:

Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian

Museum

It is a World Heritage Site.
Visiting Time: April to October - 8:30 AM to 4:30. November to March - 9 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: 30 Yuan ($4.53) for Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian. 30 Yuan ($4.53) for the museum. half price for child height below 3.9 feet.
How to go: 50 km southwest from downtown Beijing. By bus 917 or 836 from Tianqiao Bus Station to Zhoukoucun Lukou, then change to Fangshan Bus 38 to Yuanren Yizhi. By bus 616 at the south square of Beijing West Railway Station to Liangxiang Ximen, and then change to Fangshan Bus 38.
Inside the Premise:  Peking Man Site, the Upper Cave Man Site, the New Cave Man Site, Gezitang Hall and Zhoukoudian Site Museum.

Day-5:

Beijing World Park

Theme Park

World-famous buildings and historic sites in mini shape. Beijing World Park divided into 17 sections, such as Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Western Asia, Eastern Asia and Southern Asia. They are connected by water made in the shape of the four oceans.
Visiting Time: April to October - 8 AM to 5:30 PM. November to March - 8 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 100 Yuan ($15.09) for adult. Free for child below 3.9 feet.
How to go: It is located in Fengtai District. By bus 477, 480, 692, 840, 967 or 969. Get off at Shijie Gongyuan station. By Fangshan Line to Dabaotai and Exit A or B.

Marco Polo Bridge

Bridge

Also called Lugou Bridge was first built in 1189-1192. Later reconstructed in 1698 by Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The bridge is 266.5 meters long.
It is said that this place was the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War in July 1937 battle between China and Japan.
Visiting Time: April to October - 7 AM to 8 PM. November to March - 7 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 20 Yuan ($3.02).
How to go: It is about 6 km from Beijing World Park towards north in Fengtai District.

Day-6:

Cuandixia

Village

A historic village dating from the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644).
Entry Fee: 35 Yuan ($5.28) (Cuandixia Village + Baiyu Village + Yixiantian + Shuangshitou + Huanglingxi).
Accommodation: Local houses provide rooms at a low price. Not so luxurious. Yiqingchen Courtyard Inn is little bit good among them.
How to go: It is about 90 km west from downtown Beijing in Mentougou District. By Subway Line 1 to Pingguoyuan Station. Then by bus 892 to Zhaitang Station. Then by taxi or carpool with others to reach the entrance. The taxi fare is about 30 Yuan ($4.53).

Day-7:

Jietai Temple

Temple

Jietai Temple was first built in 622 by Tang dynasty (618–907) with the name of "Huiju Temple". Liao dynasty (907–1125) founded the ordination altar or ordination terrace in the temple in 1069. Since then the temple name is "Jietan Temple". The altar is a 11.5-feet-high square tower made of bluestone. There are 113 statues of Buddha around the four sides of the terrace.
Visiting Time: April to October - 8 AM to 5:30 PM. November to March - 8 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 45 Yuan ($6.79) for adult. Free for child height below 3.9 feet. 80 Yuan ($12.07) for Jietai Temple + Tanzhe Temple.
How to go: It is located at 2 Fu Shi Lu in Mentougou District. By Subway Line 1 to Pingguoyuan Station. Then by bus 948 to Jietaisi (Jietai Temple) Station. Bus 948 leaves from Pingguoyuan Station every day at 7 AM, 10 AM, 1 PM, and 4.10 PM.

Tanzhe Temple

Temple

It was first built in 307 by Jin dynasty (265-317), Then it was called "Jiafu Temple" and later renamed "Xiuyun Temple" by Qing dynasty (1644-1911).
Visiting Time: April to October - 8 AM to 5 PM. November to March - 8 AM to 4.30.
Entry Fee: 55 Yuan ($8.3). Free for child height below 3.9 feet.  80 Yuan ($12.07) for Jietai Temple + Tanzhe Temple.
How to go: It is located at in Mentougou District. By Subway Line 1 to Pingguoyuan Station, and then by Bus 931 to the last stop Tanzhe Si (Tanzhe Temple). By bus 336 to Pingguoyuan Subway Station, and then by bus 931 to Tanzhe Temple.
Inside the Premises: Big Bronze Pot, Mahavira Hall, Emperor Tree and Empress Tree, Vairochana Pavilion, Floating Cups Pavilion, Avalokitesvara Hall, Stone Fish.

Day-8:

Shijingshan Amusement Park

Amusement Park

Visiting Time April to October: Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 9 AM to 6 PM.
Visiting Time November to March: Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 4.30 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Yuan ($1.51). Free for child height 3.9 feet.
How to go: It is 15 km away from Tiananmen Square. Go there by bus at CRD Yinzuo, Shijingshan District.
Rides and Cost:
10 Yuan ($1.51) Rides: Cinderella Adventure, Pearl in the Wave, Flying on a Calf Elephant, Magic Mirror Maze, Harley Adventure, Crazy Bus, Jeep in Forest, Monster House, Boat Ride in Fruits Forest, Space War, Fishing Pearl, Swan Boat.
15 Yuan ($2.26) Rides: Happy Do Re Me, Germany Bumper Car, Fruits & Vegetable Village, Italy Bumper Car, UFO, Birds-go-around, Happy Ladybird.
20 Yuan ($3.02) Rides: Ghost Mansion, Ride in Whirlwind, Wandering in the Air, Fairy Train, Merry-go-around, Crazy Mice, Time Machine, Good-luck Long, Happy Cradle, Party in Ocean, Adventure in Outer Space.
25 Yuan ($3.77) Rides: Mine Cart, Ollie Water Fight.
30 Yuan ($4.53) Rides: Canyon Rafting, Crazy Skateboard, Dazzle in the Sky, Flume Ride, Hurricane, Roller Coaster, Dancing in the Air, Jumping Machine.
40 Yuan ($6.04) Rides: Jones Adventure,
50 Yuan ($7.55) Rides: Ancient Exploring Hall, Ferris Wheel, Shenzhou Roller Coaster.
60 Yuan ($9.06) Rides: XD Experience Hall, 7D Interactive Hall.

Central Radio & TV Tower

Tower

405-meter-tall tower was built in 1992. There are 4 floors opened to the public.
Visiting Time: 8.30 AM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee: 90 Yuan ($13.58).
How to go: It is located at 11 West 3rd Ring road Middle in Haidian District. By Subway Line 10 to Jintaixizhao Station and Exit C.

Pacific Underwater World

Aquarium

Visiting Time: March 26 to October 19 - 8 AM to 6 PM. October 20 to March 25 - 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 120 Yuan ($18.11) for adult. 70 Yuan ($10.58) for child height 3.9 feet to 4.6 feet. Free for child height below 3.9 feet.
Other Cost: 5D Movie - 50 Yuan ($7.55), Marine Animal Performance - 20 Yuan ($3.02).
How to go: It is located basement of Central Radio & TV Tower at 11 West 3rd Ring road Middle in Haidian District. By Subway Line 10 to Jintaixizhao Station and Exit C.

Yuyuantan Park

Park

Visiting Time: November to March - 6:30 AM to 7 PM. April, May, September, October - 6 AM to 8:30 PM. June to August - 6 AM to 9:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 2 Yuan ($0.3).
Entry Fee Late March to April: 10 Yuan ($1.51), during Cherry Blossom Culture Exhibtions.
How to go: It is located east side of Central Radio & TV Tower.

Capital Museum

Art Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free. Book a free ticket.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from the east end of Yuyuantan Park towards east at 16 Fuxingmen Outer street in Xicheng District.

Day-9:

Qianmen Street

Street

North-south 840 meters pedestrian street.
How to go: It starts from the Archery Tower of Qianmen (north end ) to Zhushikou West Street (south end).

Dashilar Street

Street

East-west street was started in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and was completed in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
How to go: It is located about 300 meters from middle of Qianmen Street towards west in Xicheng District.

Zhengyangmen

Gate

Zhengyangmen was first built in 1419 during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
How to go: North end of Qianmen Street and south end of Tiananmen Square.

Mausoleum of Mao Zedong

Hall

Mausoleum was built on May 24, 1977 to commemorate of Mao Zedong.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - July & August - 7 AM to 11 AM. Rest of the year - 8 to 12 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located north of Zhengyangmen Gate.

Tiananmen Square

Square

Visiting Time: 5 AM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located north of Mausoleum of Mao Zedong.

Monument to the People's Heroes

Monument

37.94 meters tall monument was built in May 1958 to commemorate of revolutionary struggle during the 19th and 20th centuries.
How to go: It is located center of Tiananmen Square.

National Museum of China

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free for basic exhibitions and permanent galleries. You have to pay for some special exhibitions.
How to go: It is located east side of Tiananmen Square.

Great Hall of the People

Hall

State leaders hold diplomatic meetings at this place.
Visiting Time: December to March - 9 AM to 2 PM. April to June - 8:15 AM to 3 PM. July to August - 7:30 AM to 4 PM. September to November - 8:30 AM to 3 PM. It remains closed for the public when there are national conferences or other big political activities were held at this place.
Entry Fee: 30 Yuan ($4.53).
How to go: It is located west side of Tiananmen Square.

National Centre for the Performing Arts

Opera House

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 30 Yuan ($4.53) for adult. 15 Yuan ($2.26) for child height below 3.9 feet.
How to go: It is located west side of Great Hall of the People.

Day-10:

Zhongshan Park

Park

Visiting Time: April, May, September, October - 6 AM to 9 PM. June to August - 6 AM to 10 PM. November to March - 6:30 AM to 8 PM. Tanghua Greenhouse, Huifang Garden and Exhibition Hall - 9 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 3 Yuan ($0.45). Free for child height below 3.9 feet.
How go go: It is located north side of Tiananmen Square and south end of Forbidden City.

Imperial Ancestral Temple

Temple

Visiting Time: April to October - 6.30 AM to 7.30 PM. November to March - 7 AM to 5.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 2 Yuan ($0.3).
How to go: It is located east side of Zhongshan Park.

Forbidden City

Palace Complex

180 acres complex is the largest palace in the world. Construction began in 1406 by Yongle Emperor, Zhu Di.
From 1420 to 1644, the Forbidden City was the seat of the Ming dynasty. It was captured by Li Zicheng In April 1644.
During the Second Opium War in 1860, Anglo-French forces took control of the Forbidden City and occupied it until the end of the war.
The Palace Museum was then established in the Forbidden City in 1925.
Forbidden City was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visiting Time: April to October - 8:30 AM to 5 PM. November to March - 8.30 AM to 4.30 PM. Monday remains closed. 80,000 visitors are allowed every day. So buy ticket few days ago.
Entry Fee: April to November - 60 Yuan ($9.06). November to March - 40 Yuan ($6.04). 10 Yuan ($1.51) for in the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, including the Opera Museum and Stone Drum Museum. 10 Yuan ($1.51) for in the Hall for Ancestry Worship. Half Price for child age 6-18 and senior. Free for child age below 6 or height below 3.9 feet.
Inside the Premises:
Center: Meridian Gate, Gate of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Central Harmony, Hall of Preserved Harmony, Gate of Heavenly Purity, Palace of Heavenly Purity, Hall of Celestial and Terrestrial Union, Palace of Earthly Tranquility, Imperial Garden
West Wing: Hall of Martial Valor, Hall of Mental Cultivation, Six Western Palaces, Palace of Compassion and Tranquility, Palace of Longevity and Good Health.
East Wing: Hall of Literary Glory, Palace of Abstinence, Hall for Ancestry Worship, Six Eastern Palaces, Palace of Tranquil Longevity, Treasure Gallery, Qianlong Garden.

Gate of Divine Prowess

Gate

The gate was built in 1420. The gate is the back gate of the palace and was used by palace workers and now it is exit gate from Forbidden City.
How to go: It is located north end of Forbidden City and south side of Jingshan Park.

Jingshan Park

Park

Visiting Time: April to October - 6 AM to 9 PM. November to March - 6:30 AM 8 PM.
Entry Fee: 2 Yuan ($0.3).
How to go: It is located north side of Gate of Divine Prowess.

National Art Museum of China

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free. But need to get free ticket by showing identification card or passport. Limitation is 4000 tickets per day.
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Jingshan Park towards east and north end of Wangfujing Pedestrian Street at 1 Wusi street in Dongcheng.

Wangfujing Pedestrian Street

Street

1.6 km north-south Pedestrian street.
How to go: From Changan Avenue (south end) to National Art Museum of China (north end).

Day-11:

Miaoying Temple

Temple

Also known as White Stupa Temple was built by Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). White Dagoba was built in 1279. The temple was burnt in 1368 except White Dagoba. Later, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) reconstructed the temple and renamed 'Miaoying Temple'.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 4.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 20 Yuan ($3.02).
Free Entry: First 200 visitors can enter free on Wednesday.
How to go: It is located at 171 Fuchengmen Inner street in Xicheng District. By Subway Line 2 to Fuchengmen Station and Exit B and walk about 650 meters towards east. By Subway Line 4 to Xisi Station and Exit A and walk about 820 meters towards west.

Beihai Park

Park

Visiting Time: April to October - 6:30 AM to 9 PM. November to March - 6:30 to 8 PM.
Entry Fee: April to October - 10 Yuan ($1.51). November to March - 5 Yuan ($0.75). Qionghua Islet - 10 Yuan ($1.51). Circular City - 1 Yuan ($0.15). Yong'an Temple - 10 yuan ($1.51). Main entrance + Qionghua Islet + Circular City - 20 Yuan ($3.02) from April to October and 15 Yuan ($2.26) for November to March.
How to go: It is located west side of Jingshan Park.

Shichahai

Area

The scenic area consists of three lakes (Qianhai, Houhai and Xihai). Bordered by Di'anmen West street to the south, Deshengmen Inner street to the west. Dianmen Outer street to the east and Gulou West street to the north.
How to go: It is located north side of Beihai Park.
Inside the Area: Wanning Bridge, Guo Moruo Residence, Lotus Market Marina, Traditional Courtyard House, Prince Gong's Mansion, Yin'an Temple, Houzhao Building, Bat Hall, Tao Bei Le Fu, Prince Chun Mansion.

Prince Gong's Mansion

Museum

Prince Gong's Mansion was built in 1777 during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) for a court official named Heshen (1 July 1750 – 22 February 1799). In 1799, Hishen was executed for corruption by the Jiangxi emperor and his property was confiscated and was given to Prince Qing. In 1851, the Xianfeng Emperor gave the mansion to his brother, Prince Gong. This mansion was named after him. In 1921, Prince Gong's grandson, Puwei, mortgaged his property to the Catholic Church. The mansion was then used as a university. Until 1951 it was known as Furen Catholic University.
Since November 1996, the buildings and the gardens have become a tourist attraction.
Visiting Time: 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 40 Yuan ($6.04). Free for child height below 3.9 feet.
How to go: It is located about 700 meters from the north end of Beihai Park towards northwest. By Subway Line 6 to Beihai North and Exit B.

Yandai Byway

Street

How to go: It is located east side of lake crossing by bridge.

Drum Tower and Bell Tower

Tower

The Drum Tower was built in 1272 during the reign of Kublai Khan,
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM. Drum Performances at 9:30 AM, 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:45 PM.
Entry Fee: 30 Yuan ($4.53) for Bell Tower + Drum Tower. 15 Yuan ($2.26) for Bell Tower. 20 Yuan ($3.02) for Drum Tower.
How to go: It is located 110 meter from east end of Yandai Byway street towards north.

Deshengmen

Gate

Once upon a time there was a city wall with few city gates to enter. Deshengmen was the northern part gate, which built in 1437. It had 3 parts - the gatehouse, archery tower, and barbican. The gatehouse was demolished in 1921 and the city wall was in 1969. Now remains only archery tower and barbican of the gate.
How to go: It is located northwest corner of Xihai Lake.

Day-12:

Beijing Zoo

Zoo

Beijing Zoo is consists of 16 exhibition areas and halls.
Visiting Time: April to October - 7.30 AM to 6 PM. November to March - 7.30 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee Zoo: April to October - 15 Yuan ($2.26). November to March - 10 Yuan ($1.51).
Entry Fee Zoo + Panda Hall: April to October - 19 Yuan ($2.87). November to March - 14 Yuan ($2.11).
How to go: By Subway Line 4 to Dongwuyuan Station and Exit B.

Package: 1 day Bus Tour of Ancient Beijing, Beijing Zoo & Olympic Park with Lunch.

Beijing Aquarium

Aquarium

Visiting Time: April to October - 9 AM to 5.30 PM. November to March - 10 AM to 4.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 150 Yuan ($22.84) + must have to buy zoo ticket.
How to go: Inside the Zoo Premises.

Day-13:

National Library of China

Library

The Imperial Library of Peking was founded on 9 September 1909 by Qing dynasty (1644-1911). It was opened to the public on 27 August 1912. The name was changed to the National Peiping Library in 1928. After October 1949, It was again renamed National Peking Library. It was officially renamed the National Library of China in 1999.
How to go: It is located west side of zoo at 33 Zhongguancun S street, Zi Zhu Qiao in Haidian District. By Subway Line 4 or Line 9 to National Library station and Exit D.

Purple Bamboo Garden

Garden

Visiting Time: April to October - 6 AM to 9 PM. November to March - 6 AM to 8 PM.
Best Time: May, September, October.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: By Subway Line 4 or Line 9 to National Library Station and Exit D. Walk towards west to reach at East Gate of Purple Bamboo Garden.

Day-14:

Yuanmingyuan Park

Park

Also known as Old Summer Palace. The Construction was started in 1707 by Kangxi Emperor for his son Prince Yong (Yongzheng Emperor). The European-style palaces construction was started in 1747.
In mid-September 1860, A meeting was held between 2 envoys of British with Prince Yi and representatives of the Qing Empire. After the meeting, they and their group were taken prisoner by the Qing general Sengge Rinchen. Later, 20 British, French and Indian captives died. On 18 October 1860, Lord Elgin, the British High Commissioner to China, retaliated against the Chinese resistance by ordering the destruction of the Old Summer Palace. It took 3,500 British troops to set the entire place ablaze, and the massive fire lasted for three days. About 300 palace maids were burnt. Only 13 buildings survived intact.
Visiting Time: April to October - 8 AM to 7 PM. November to March 8 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Yuan ($1.51). 15 Yuan ($2.26) for Sites of European Palaces. 10 Yuan ($1.51) for Exhibition Hall of Yuanmingyuan in Heyday.
How to go: It is about 7 km from Purple Bamboo Garden towards north. By Subway Line 4 to Yuanmingyuan Station and Exit B to reach south gate of the park.

Summer Palace

Palace

Jurchen of Jin dynasty ordered the construction of a palace in the Fragrant Hills and Jade Spring Hill in the northwest of Beijing in 1153. Around 1271, A waterworks project was initiated for Kunming Lake. In 1494, the Hongzhi Emperor of the Ming dynasty built a Temple in front of Jar Hill (Now Longevity Hill). The Zhengde Emperor (who was the 11th Emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigned from 1505 to 1521), built a palace on the banks of the Western Lake. He renamed Jar Hill to "Golden Hill" and named the lake "Golden Sea".
Tianqi Emperor (the 16th Emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigned from 1620 to 1627), took the imperial garden as his personal property. Around 1749, the Qianlong Emperor (the sixth Emperor of the Qing dynasty) expanded the Western Lake and created two more lakes, Gaoshui Lake  and Yangshui Lake. He named the three lakes "Kunming Lake". The Summer Palace was built in 1764 was named "Qingyiyuan". In 1860, the French and British looted the Summer Palace and on October 18, 1860 the British burned down the nearby Old Summer Palace (called the Yuanmingyuan in Chinese).
Between 1884–95, Empress Dowager Cixi (a Chinese empress dowager and regent who was the de facto supreme ruler of China from 1861 to 1908),  ordered  for reconstructing and enlarging the Summer Palace.  The Summer Palace was also given its present-day Chinese name, "Yiheyuan", in 1888. In 1900, the Summer Palace again damaged by a group. That destroyed the imperial gardens and seized many artifacts. The palace was restored two years later. In 1912, the Summer Palace became the private property of the former imperial family of the Qing Empire. Two years later, the Summer Palace was opened to the public and entry tickets were sold. In 1924, the Beijing municipal government took charge of administrating the Summer Palace and turned it into a public park. The Summer Palace is designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visiting Time: April to October - 6.30 AM to 6 PM. November to March 7 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee April to October: 30 Yuan ($4.53). Dehe Garden - 5 Yuan ($0.75). Tower of Buddhist Incense - 10 Yuan ($1.51). Wenchang Hall - 20 Yuan ($3.02). Suzhou Street and Danning Hall - 10 Yuan ($1.51). Combo Ticket - 60 Yuan ($9.06).
Entry Fee November to March: 20 Yuan ($3.02). Dehe Garden - 5 Yuan ($0.75). Tower of Buddhist Incense - 10 Yuan ($1.51). Wenchang Hall - 20 Yuan ($3.02). Suzhou Street and Danning Hall - 10 Yuan ($1.51). Combo Ticket - 50 Yuan ($7.55).
How to go: It is about 850 meters from Yuanmingyuan Park towards west. By Subway line 4 to Beigongmen and exit D. Walk towards west to north gate. By line 10 to Bagou Station. Then by Western Suburban Line to Yiheyuanximen Station. Walk towards north to West Gate. By line 4 or line 16 to Xiyuan and Exit C2. Walk towards west to east gate.
Inside the Premises: Palace, Longevity Hill, Kunming Lake.

Day-15:

Badachu

Complex

Complex of 8 temples. They are - Chang'an Temple, Lingguang Temple, Sanshan Nunnery, Dabei Temple, Longquan Nunnery, Xiangjie Temple, Baozhu Cave, Zhengguo Temple.
Visiting Time: March 16 to August 31 - 6 AM to 7:30 PM. September 1 to November 15 - 6 AM to 7 PM. November 16 to March 15 - 6 AM to 6:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Yuan ($1.51). 5 Yuan ($0.75) for child hight 3.9 feet to 4.6 feet. Free for child height below 3.9 feet.
Others Fee: 3 Yuan ($0.45) for China's Largest Ink-stone. 50 Yuan ($7.55) for Cable Car. 60 Yuan ($9.06) for Slide-way. 100 Yuan ($15.09) for Combined Ticket (Cable Car + Slide-way).
How to go: By subway Line 1 to Pingguoyuan Station and exit D. Then by bus 972 heading for Badachu Station at the Pingguoyuan Ditie Beimen Bus Stop.

Xiangshan Park

Park

Also known as Fragrant Hills Park was first built in 1186 by Jin Dynasty.
Visiting Time: April to June - 6 AM to 6:30 PM. July to August - 6 AM to 7 PM. September to November 15 - 6 AM to 6:30 PM. November 16 to March - 6 AM to 6 PM.
Best time for Red leaves: October 25 to November 9.
Entry Fee: 10 Yuan ($1.51) from April to November 15. 5 Yuan ($0.75) from November 16 to March. Combo Ticket (the park + Temple of Azure Clouds) - 15 Yuan ($2.26).
Cable Car Cost: 60 Yuan ($9.06) for one-way. 20 Yuan ($3.02) for child height below 3.9 feet.
How to go: By subway line 10 to Bagou Station. Then by Western Suburban Line to Xiangshan Station. Walk 900 meters towards southwest. Or by line 4 to Beigongmen Station and Exit A. Then by bus 563 to Xiangshan Gongyuan Dongmen (east gate of the Fragrant Hills Park) Station.

Temple of Azure Clouds

Temple

It was built in 1331 during the Yuan dynasty.
Visiting Time: 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Yuan ($1.51).
How to go: It is located at the outside of the north gate of Fragrant Hills Park.

Beijing Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

Visiting Time April to November 15: Botanical Garden - 6 AM to 9 PM. Green House, Wofo Temple, Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall (closed every Monday) - 8.30 AM to 4.30 PM.
Visiting Time November 16 to March: Botanical Garden - 7 AM to 7 PM.. Green House, Wofo Temple, Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall (closed every Monday) - 9 AM to 4.00 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 Yuan ($0.75) for Botanical Garden. 50 Yuan ($7.55) for Greenhouse. 5 Yuan ($0.75) for Wofo Temple. Free for Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall.
How to go: It is located east side of Fragrant Hills Park.

Day-16:

Longqing Gorge

Scenic Area

Beuatiful lake view and Every year, the Ice and Snow Festival, held from January to February.
Cost: Bungee-jumping - 150 Yuan ($22.64), rock-climbing or abseiling - 50 Yuan ($7.55). Cruise - 60 Yuan ($9.06), The Baihua Cave - 10 Yuan ($1.51). The Shenxianyuan Temple - 20 yuan ($3.02). The Jingang Temple 10 Yuan ($1.51).
How to go: It is located about 85 km from downtown beijing at Gucheng village in Yanqing District. By bus 919 at Deshengmen Bus Station to Yanqing Bus stop. Then by another bus 875 to Longqing Gorge. By inter-city train line S2 at Beijing North Railway Station to Yanqing South Railway Station. Then by bus 875 to Longqing Gorge. The last bus from Longqing Gorge is 5 to 6 PM.

Day-17:

Great Wall of China

Wall

Total length of Great Wall of China is 21,196 km. It is one of the 7th wonders of the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Emperor Qin Shi Huang (18 February 259 BC – 10 September 210 BC) of Qin Dynasty, ordered to build of the Great Wall of China. Later Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) was built 8,851.8 km of Great Wall. In total of length, about 526 km is located in Beijing.
There are different sections of Great wall. Most visited sections in Beijing are - Badaling, Juyongguan and Mutianyu. Popular sections are - Simatai, Jinshanling and Shuiguan (Water Pass). Wild sections are - Jiankou, Huanghuacheng and Gubeikou.

Badaling Great Wall

Great Wall

Badalin is the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China. At this site, the Great wall of China was built in 1504 during the Ming Dynasty. The highest point of Badaling Great Wall is Beibalou, approximately 3,330 feet above from sea level.
Visiting Time: April to June - 6:30 AM to 7 PM. July to August - 6 AM to 7:30 PM. September to October - 6:30 AM to 7 PM. November to March - 7:30 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: April to October - 40 Yuan ($6.04). November to March - 35 Yuan ($5.28). Half Price for child age 6-18 with valid passport proof.
Free Entry: Child height below 3.9 feet or age below 6 years old and seniors age above 60 with valid passport proof can get tickets free of charge at the ticket counter.
Other Cost: Cable Car - 100 Yuan ($15.09) for one way and 140 Yuan ($21.13) for round trip. Cable car runs from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Pulley - 80 Yuan ($12.07) for one way and 100 Yuan ($15.09) for round trip.
How to go: About 70 km from downtown Beijing. By bus 877 from Deshengmen to Badaling. By Bullet Train from Beijing North Railway Station or Qinghe Railway Station to Badaling Great Wall Railway Station. It takes 20-35 minutes and a second class seat fare 18-29 Yuan ($2.72-4.38). By S2 trains run from Huangtudian Railway Station to Badaling Railway Station, near the Huoying Station along subway line 8 and subway line 13. A single rail ride takes about 1.5 hours and the fare is 7 Yuan ($1.06). The entrance of Badaling Great Wall is 1.7 km from Badaling Railway Station, you can walk or take free shuttle buses to get there.

Online Ticket: Choose options from Badaling Great Wall and Ming Tombs Bus Tour Hotel Pickp and Drop, Guide and Chinese Lunch, Cable Car.

Day - 18:

Shuiguan

Great Wall

Visiting Time: April to October - 6:30 AM to 5 PM. November to March - 9 AM to 4:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 40 Yuan ($6.04).
How to go: From Badaling Great Wall station, by bus 879.

Day-19:

Juyong Pass

Altitude

18-km long pass, also called Juyongguan, is one of the 3 greatest mountain passes of the Great Wall of China.
Visiting Time: April to October - 8 AM to 5 PM. November to March - 8 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: April to October - 45 ($6.81) for height over 3.9 feet. November to March - 40 Yuan ($6.04) for height over 3.9 feet. Free for child height below 3.9 feet.
How to Visit: It is a circle loop. From south gate which is main entrance, you can start towards east or west. Start from east. After the half way, you will reach at north gate. You can take rest to continue rest of half way or come out through the gate. Take water and snacks.
How to go: From Badaling Bus Station, by bus 879 to get to Juyongguan.

Day-20

Ming Tombs

Tombs

13 Tombs of Ming Dynasty.
Visiting Time: April to October - 8 AM to 5:30 PM. November to March - 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee April to October: 130 Yuan ($19.62) for Combo. 60 Yuan ($9.06) for Dingling. 45 Yuan ($6.79) for Changling. 30 Yuan ($4.53) for Zhaoling. 30 Yuan ($4.53) for Sacred Way.
Entry Fee November to March: 100 Yuan ($15.09) for Combo. 40 Yuan ($6.04) for Dingling. 30 Yuan ($4.53) for Changling. 20 Yuan ($3.02) for Zhaoling. 20 Yuan ($3.02) for Sacred Way.
How to go: Take bus 345 Express or 886 from Deshengmen West Station to Changping Dongguan Station. From Changping Dongguan Station, by bus 314 to the tomb. From Badaling Great Wall station bt bus 879 to the Sacred Way.

Day-21:

Beijing Air and Space Museum

Museum

It covers an area of more than 1,000 acres. Asia's largest aircraft museum.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 8:30 AM to 5 PM for open area. 9 AM to 4:30 PM for halls. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free. Cavern Exhibition Hall - 20 Yuan ($3.02), Integrated Hall - 20 Yuan ($3.02), Chairman Mao's special plane tour - 10 Yuan ($1.51).
How to go: It is located in Changping District. By subway line 5 to Tiantongyuanbei Station. Then by bus 643 to Hangkong Bowuguan (Aviation Museum) Station. Then, walk about 1110 meters towards north to the museum.

Day-22 and 23:

Jiankou Great Wall

Great Wall

This section of Great Wall of China, divided into three parts. Beijing Knot is the meeting point of three sections. From Beijing Knot to Nine-Eye Tower, middle part (Beijing Knot to Jiankou Spot), and south part (Jiankou Spot to Ox Horn Edge Wall). It needs 2 days trip to cover 3 parts. Accommodation is available in Xizhazi Village on the north of Great Wall and Wofo Mountain Villa on the south.
How to go: By Bus 916 Express from Dongzhimen Hub, near Dongzhimen Subway Station to Huairou North Avenue (Huairou Beidajie). From there, by bus line h36 to Tianxianyu and then walk to the entrance of Jiankou Great Wall.

Day 24:

Mutianyu Great Wall

Great Wall

Most Preserved section of Great Wall of China.
Visiting Time March 16 to November 15: Monday to Friday - 7:30 AM to 6 PM. Weekends - 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Visiting Time November 16 to March 15: 8 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 40 Yuan ($6.04). 20 Yuan ($3.02) for senior age above 60 and child height 3.9 to 4.6 feet. Free for child height below 3.9 feet.
Cable Car Cost: Adult - 120 for round trip and 100 for one way. Child - 50 for round trip and 60 for one way.
Chairlift or Toboggan Cost: Same as Cable Car.
How to go: By Tourist but from Dongzhimen Wai Bus Station. It departs at 8:30. It takes 1.5 - 2 hours and ticket fare is 30 Yuan ($4.53). By bus line 916 express to Huairou North Avenue (Huairou Beidajie) Station. Then by another bus h23, h24, h35 or h36 to Mutianyu Roundabout. Then walk about 3 kilometers to the ticket office.

Online Ticket: Choose options from online and skip the line for Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Return Transfer, Admission Fee, Cable Car and Guided Hiking options.

Day-25:

Simatai Great Wall

Great Wall

It is partially restored and only section opened for a night tour. It's length is 5.4 km.
Visiting Day Time: April to October - 8 AM to 6 PM. November to March - 8 AM to 5:30.
Visiting Night Time April to October: 6 PM to 10 PM.
Visiting Night Time November to March: Monday to Friday - 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 40 Yuan ($6.04) for adult. 20 Yuan ($3.02) for child height 3.9 - 4.9 feet.
Cable Car Cost: 90 Yuan ($13.58) for One-way and 160 Yuan ($24.15) for round-trip.
Combo Ticket: 170 Yuan ($25.66) for Great Wall + Gubei Water Town. 110 Yuan ($16.6) for Great Wall + one-way cable car. 180 Yuan ($27.17) for Great Wall + round-trip cable car.
Accomodation: There is a Jinshan Hotel near the ticket counter.
How to go: By tourist bus from Dongzhimen to Gubei Water Town. First buse depart at 8 AM and takes about 2 hours and costs 48 Yuan ($7.24). Or by bus 980/ 980 Express from Dongzhimen to Miyun Xidaqiao. Then another bus 51 to Gubei Shuizhen (Gubei Water Town).

Day-26:

Jinshanling

Great Wall

It was built in 1368-1389 by Ming Dynasty. 5.1 km long, on an average 7 meters high and 5 meters wide with 31 watchtowers.
Accomodation: There is a Jinshan Hotel near the ticket counter.
How to go: By Subway Line 13 or 15 from Wangjing West Stop to Wanjjing West and Exit B or D, and walk 200 meters towards east.

Package: Jinshanling Great Wall Group Tour with Lunch and transport with guide.

Day-27:

Huangyaguan Great Wall

Great Wall

There are 2 entrance and distance 2.2 km. here a marathon race held on this section in the middle of May every year.
Visiting Time: 7:30 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 65 Yuan ($9.81) including Baxian Cave. 35 Yuan ($5.28) for child height 3.9-4.9 feet. Free for child height below 3.9 feet.
Bus Cost: Sightseeing bus cost 30 Yuan ($4.53) for one way and 50 Yuan ($7.55) for round trip.
How to go: By train from Beijing East Railway Station to Jixian County Railway Station. The fare is 14.5 Yuan ($2.19). Then, by a minibus to the scenic area.

Day-28:

Beijing Ancient Observatory

Observatory

It was built in 1442 during the Ming dynasty.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 20 Yuan ($3.02).
How to go: About 630 meters from east end of Beijing Railway Station towards north at 2 Dongbiaobei Hutong, Jian Wai Da Jie, Dongcheng.

Temple of the Sun

Altar

It was built in 1530 during the Ming Dynasty.
How to go: It is located about 1.2 km from Beijing Ancient Observatory toward northeast at Ritan Park.

The China World Trade Center

Landmark

330 meters height and 79 floors tower was built on August 30, 2010. It contains China World Hotel, Traders Hotel Beijing, China World Apartments, China World Mall, China World Exhibition Hall.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Temple of the Sun towards southeast at the central business district of Beijing in Chaoyang District.

CCTV Headquarters

Landmark

234 meters, 51-story skyscraper was built on 16 May 2012.
How to go: About 1 km from World Trade Center towards north at 32 E 3rd Ring road Middle, Guo Mao in Chaoyang district.

Beijing Dongyue Temple

Temple

The Eastern Temple was built in 1319.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Yuan ($1.51).
How to go: It is located about 1.7 km from CCTV Headquarters towards northwest at 141 Chaoyangmen Outer St, Chaowai Subdistrict in Chaoyang district.

Chaoyang Park

Park

713 acres park.
Visiting Time: April to October - 6 AM to 10 PM. November to March - 6 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 Yuan ($6.75). Free for child height below 3.9 feet.
How to go: About 2 km from CCTV Headquarters towards north at 1 Chao Yang Gong Yuan Nan Lu in Chaoyang.

Day-29:

Aman at Summer Palace

Resort

How to go: It is located 1 Gongmenqian Street.

Nanluoguxiang

Street

800 meters long north-south street.
How to go: The road started from Di'anmen street (south end) to Jiaodaokou East Street (north end).

The Guozijian

Museum

It was first built in 1306. It was China's national university during the Yuan (1271-1368), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Now it is a museum.
Visiting Time: May to October - 8:30 AM to 6 PM. November to April - 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 30 Yuan ($4.53) for Guozijian + the Temple of Confucius. Free for child height below 3.9 feet.
How to go: It is located about 1.3 km from the north end of Nanluoguxiang street towards north at 13 Guozijian street, Dongcheng.

Beijing Temple of Confucius

Temple

The temple in Beijing was built in 1302.
Visiting Time: May to October - 8:30 AM to 6 PM. November to April - 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 30 Yuan ($4.53) for Guozijian + the Temple of Confucius. Free for child height below 3.9 feet.
How to go: West side of the Guozijian at 15 Guozijian street, Dongcheng.

Lama Temple

Temple

Also known as Yonghe Temple was built in 1694.
Visiting Time: April to October - 9 AM to 4:30 PM. November to March - 9 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: 25 Yuan ($3.77). Free for child height below 3.9 feet.
How to go: It is located about 350 meters from Beijing Temple of Confucius towards northeast at 12 Yonghegong street, Dongcheng.

Day-30:

China Ethnic Museum

Musuem

Museum of local culture with dance performances, traditional housing, art and craft.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 90 Yuan ($13.58) from March 15 to November 15. 60 Yuan ($9.06) from November 16 to March 14 (only the north park is open). 45 Yuan ($6.79) for Monday.
How to go: It is located about 4.5 km from Lama Temple towards north. By Subway Line 8 or Line 10 to Beitucheng Station and Exit D2 to south gate of the park. By subway Line 8 to Aotizhongxin Station and Exit D. Walk to the gate.

Beijing National Aquatics Center

Sports Center

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 30 Yuan ($4.53). 15 Yuan ($2.26) for child height 3.9-4.6 feet. Free for child height below 3.9 feet.
Entry Fee + Swimming: 60 Yuan ($9.06) for two hours.
Entry Fee Water Park: Full Ticket - June 21 to August 31 - 260 Yuan ($39.24). April 27 to June 20, September 1 to October 7 - 200 Yuan ($30.18).
Night Ticket: 200 Yuan ($30.18).
How to go: It is located north side of China Ethnic Museum.

Olympic Forest Park

Park

Visiting Time: March 15 to November 15 - 6 AM to 9 PM. November 16 to next March 14 - 7 AM – 7 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
Battery Car: 5 Yuan ($0.75) for per stop. 20 Yuan ($3.02) for southern garden tour. 40 Yuan ($6.04) for Whole Park.
Bicycle: 40 Yuan ($6.04) for half hour.
How to go: Near Beijing National Aquatics Center.

China Science and Technology Museum

Musuem

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9:30 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 30 Yuan ($4.53) for main exhibition halls. Science Paradise Hall - 10 Yuan ($1.51) for adult and 20 Yuan ($3.02) for child. Theaters - 30 Yuan ($4.53).
How to go: It is located north side of Olympic Forest Park.

Day-31:

798 Art Zone

Art Zone

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: By Subway Line 14 to Wangjing Nan Station and Exit B1. Then by bus 403 to Dashanzi Lukou Dong Station or take walk towards north.



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