Beijing 6-Day, 5-Night Itinerary: See the Best of the Capital

Day 1: Arrive in Beijing. If traveling by plane, we recommend choosing Capital Airport, as it is closer to the city center. 🌟 Morning: Arrive in Beijing - Arrive at your hotel from the airport/train station and check in. - Recommended hotel: I recommend the "Autumn Fruit Siheyuan" where I stayed. It has an excellent location, close to the subway station, and within walking distance of Wangfujing shopping street. 🏯 Afternoon: Visit the Palace Museum - The Palace Museum is China's largest and most complete ancient palace complex. It is recommended to book tickets in advance to avoid peak hours. - Tour time: approx. 3–4 hours 🌃 Evening: Stroll along Wangfujing Pedestrian Street Day 2: Explore Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace 🌅 Morning: Visit Tiananmen Square - Tiananmen Square is the largest city center square in the world. It is recommended to get up early to watch the flag-raising ceremony. - Flag-raising time: 5:00 in summer, 7:00 in winter 🏯 Morning: Visit the National Museum of China 🏞️ Afternoon: Visit the Summer Palace - The Summer Palace is China's largest and most well-preserved royal garden. It is recommended to take a cruise on Kunming Lake. - Tickets: CNY 30/person - Tour time: approx. 3–4 hours --- Day 3: Great Wall Day Trip 🏞️ All day: Badaling Great Wall - The Badaling Great Wall is the most famous section of the Great Wall in Beijing. It is recommended to go early to avoid the crowds. It is recommended to buy a high-speed train ticket from Beijing North Railway Station to Badaling in advance. - Tickets: CNY 40/person - Tour time: approx. 3–4 hours --- Day 4: Culture and History Tour 🏯 Morning: Visit the Temple of Heaven - The Temple of Heaven is where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to Heaven. Its unique architectural style is worth a visit. - Tickets: CNY 15/person - Tour time: approx. 2 hours 🏯 Afternoon: Visit the Old Summer Palace - The Old Summer Palace was a famous royal garden in the Qing Dynasty. It is now a ruins park and is suitable for learning about history. - Tickets: CNY 10/person - Tour time: approx. 2 hours --- Day 5: Modern Beijing and Shopping Experience 🏢 Morning: Visit the 798 Art District - The 798 Art District is the most representative modern art district in Beijing and is suitable for learning about contemporary art. - Tickets: Free - Tour time: approx. 2–3 hours 🛍️ Afternoon: Prince Gong's Mansion and Beihai Park Day 6: Take a leisurely stroll, pack your luggage, and prepare for your return trip - Arrange activities freely according to the return time. It is recommended to go to the airport/train station in advance. --- Summary: A 6-day, 5-night free tour of Beijing allows you to fully experience the charm of this ancient capital. From historical sites to modern art, every day is full of surprises and fun. I hope this guide can help you and wish you a pleasant journey! ---