Beijing 5-Day Travel Guide
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
• Accommodation: Manxin Hotel Qianmen Tiananmen Beijing
Address: No. 99 Qianmen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
• Transportation: The hotel is conveniently located near Tiananmen Square, making it easy to explore.
• Attraction: The Forbidden City
• Ticket Price: 60 RMB (peak season); 40 RMB (off-season)
• Address: No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
• Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:10 PM)
• Activity: Visit the Palace Museum to admire royal architecture and precious artifacts.
• Restaurant: Ziguangyuan Roast Duck at Dashilan
• Address: No. 19 Dashilan Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
• Specialty: Authentic Beijing roast duck with tender meat and crispy skin.
Day 2: Prince Gong Mansion and China National Arts and Crafts Museum
• Attraction: Prince Gong Mansion
• Ticket Price: 40 RMB
• Address: No. 17 Fuchengmen Inner Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
• Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
• Activity: Explore Prince Gong Mansion to learn about the lifestyle of Qing dynasty princes and admire ancient artworks.
• Restaurant: Fangzhuanchang Zhajiangmian
• Address: No. 1 Fangzhuanchang Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing
• Specialty: Traditional Beijing-style noodles with rich and flavorful sauce.
Day 3: Visit the National Museum of China
• Attraction: National Museum of China
• Ticket Price: Free
• Address: East side of Tiananmen Square, Dongcheng District, Beijing
• Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
• Activity: Discover China's history and culture through its extensive collection of artifacts and artworks.
• Restaurant: Almond Tofu
• Address: Near Fangzhuanchang, Dongcheng District, Beijing
• Specialty: Traditional almond tofu with a smooth and refreshing taste.
Day 4: Visit the Museum of Ancient Chinese Architecture
• Attraction: Museum of Ancient Chinese Architecture
• Ticket Price: 15 RMB
• Address: No. 2 Andingmen Outer Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
• Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Activity: Learn about the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Chinese architecture and view models and real structures.
Day 5: China National Arts and Crafts Museum
• Attraction: China National Arts and Crafts Museum
• Ticket Price: Free (additional fees for intangible cultural heritage experiences)
• Address: No. 10 Dongsi Shitiao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
• Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Activity: Experience China's intangible cultural heritage and participate in handicraft-making workshops.