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You have to visit Beijing at least once in your life! 4-day and 3-night travel guide 🫧

📍**Beijing Travel Guide**👇 🏙️Beijing is the capital of China, with a rich history, culture, and modern urban landscape, suitable for all types of travelers. The following is a recommendation for a classic 3–4 day itinerary: 🎊**Day 1: Historical and Cultural Tour** ✅**Morning**: **Tiananmen Square** (the world's largest city square) → **Forbidden City** (the Ming and Qing imperial palace; it is recommended to book tickets in advance and visit for 3–4 hours). 💡**Afternoon**: **Jingshan Park** (climb to the top for a panoramic view of the Forbidden City) → **Beihai Park** (go boating or take a walk and experience the royal garden). 🌴**Evening**: **Wangfujing Street** (taste Beijing snacks, such as tanghulu and zhajiangmian). 👣 **Day 2: Royal Gardens and Hutong Culture** 💐**Morning**: **Summer Palace** (China's largest royal garden; focus on visiting Kunming Lake, the Long Corridor, and Longevity Hill). *💞*Afternoon**: **Old Summer Palace** (feel the historical relics) → **Nanluoguxiang** (stroll through the hutongs and unique shops). ❣️**Evening**: **Shichahai** (bar area or night tour by pedicab). ✅ **Day 3: Great Wall and Olympic Landscape** ⭕**All day**: **Badaling Great Wall** (it is recommended to get up early and take a bus; the scenery on the north section is better) or Mutianyu Great Wall (fewer people and beautiful scenery). 🌅**Evening**: **Bird's Nest** and **Water Cube** (check in at the night view of the Olympic venues). ♨️**Other recommendations** 🍜- **Food**: Peking roast duck (Quanjude and Da Dong), mutton hotpot (Donglaishun), and douzhier (try with caution⚠️). 🚘- **Transportation**: The subway is convenient. For the Great Wall, it is recommended to charter a car or take a tourist bus 🚠 ⚠️- **Tips**: Spring and fall are the best seasons. Pay attention to keeping warm in winter and book tickets for popular attractions in advance🎫 ✅Beijing combines ancient and modern elements. It is suitable for in-depth cultural exploration or a relaxing sightseeing trip. Just adjust the itinerary according to your interests‼️
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Posted: May 6, 2025
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