3-Day Trip to Beijing
On the first day, explore the city center's most prominent sites such as Tiananmen Sqaure and continue through its gate to the Forbidden City, which is an absolute must-see. Enjoy beautiful views of the city from the artificial hill in Jingshan Park and then continue to Beihai Park, vast traditional Chinese park famous for its tranquil atmosphere. If you are a fan of art or modern architecture, don't miss the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Following day, make the most of your visit in China by exploring the Great Wall and crown your day with a Peking duck from Da Dong Roast Duck, one of the best places in town to try this signature dish. On the third day, admire the capital’s historical sites such as Yonghe Temple or Temple of Confucius, and conclude your holiday by relaxing at Houhai Lake.
Day 1: Beijing
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Jingshan Park
Jingshan Park is an imperial park covering 23 hectares immediately north of the Forbidden City in the Imperial City area of Beijing, China.
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Forbidden City
Covering unbelievable 720,000 square metres of land, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest ancient palace in the world, serving as…
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Gate of Heavenly Peace
This 15th-century gate is one of the most iconic symbols of China. It was built during the Ming dynasty and it used to be the entrance to…
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Tian'anmen Square
Tiananmen Square or Tian'anmen Square () is a city square in the city center of Beijing, China, named after the eponymous Tiananmen located…
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Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
The Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, also known as the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, is the final resting place of Mao Zedong, Chairman of the…
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National Centre for the Performing Arts
The National Centre for the Performing Arts, and colloquially described as The Giant Egg, is an arts centre containing an opera house in…
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Day 2: Beijing
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Badaling Great Wall
Badaling is the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China, approximately 80 kilometers northwest of Beijing's city center…
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Mu Tian Yu Great Wall
Mutianyu is a section of the Great Wall of China located in Huairou District within the city limits of Beijing 70 kilometers northeast of…
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Da Dong Roast Duck
Legendary restaurant serving the premier local speciality: Beijing duck. Loads of other duck dishes are available as well.
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Day 3: Beijing
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Yonghe Lamasery
The Yonghe Temple, also known as the Yonghe Lamasery, or popularly as the Lama Temple, is a temple and monastery of the Gelug school of…
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Confucius Temple
Beijing Temple of Confucius is the second-largest Confucian temple in China, after the one in Confucius's hometown of Qufu.
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Drum and Bell Towers
The Drum Tower of Beijing, or Gulou, is situated at the northern end of the central axis of the Inner City to the north of Di'anmen Street.
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Back Lakes Hou Hai
Houhai is a lake and its surrounding neighborhood in Xicheng District of central Beijing, China.
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