Beijing Skiing Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Check out this 5-day itinerary for skiing enthusiasts in Beijing! The snow-white ski resorts are waiting for you, and this experience is said to be one of a kind!
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📅 Itinerary:
DAY 1: Arrive in Beijing -> Free time
💼 We will now embark on our journey to the beautiful capital city of Beijing, after which you can explore the city at your leisure!
DAY 2: Summer Palace -> Tsinghua University -> Temple of Heaven -> Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
📸 Today, we will travel through time from the classical to the modern, admire the beautiful scenery of the Summer Palace, experience the strong academic atmosphere of Tsinghua University, and visit the Temple of Heaven and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
DAY 3: Flag-raising ceremony -> Badaling Great Wall -> Olympic Park -> Bird's Nest (National Stadium)
📢 We will now watch the spectacular flag-raising ceremony, climb the magnificent Badaling Great Wall, visit the Olympic Park, and see the modern design of the Bird's Nest.
DAY 4: Tiananmen Square -> Palace Museum -> Hall of Supreme Harmony -> Shichahai
🏛 We will now experience the history of Tiananmen Square, visit the magnificent Palace Museum and Hall of Supreme Harmony, and stroll through the peaceful Shichahai.
DAY 5: Free time -> Return home
🎉 On the last day, you can explore the city at your leisure, after which you will return home with fond memories!
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Must-see attractions:
🥇 Palace Museum 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Address: No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Opening hours: Jan 29–Feb 2, Tue–Sun, 08:30–16:30; Jan 29–Feb 2, Mon, closed
Recommended visit time: 1 day
🏯 Palace Museum, a grand museum of ancient architecture.
🥈 Badaling Great Wall 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Address: Exit 58, G6 Beijing-Tibet Expressway, Yanqing District, Beijing
Opening hours: Nov 1, 2024–Feb 8, 2025, 07:30–16:00
Recommended visit time: 3–4 hours
🏞 Badaling Great Wall, a magnificent and beautiful sight.
🥉 Summer Palace 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Address: No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Opening hours: Nov 1, 2024–Mar 31, 2025, 06:30–19:00
Recommended visit time: 1 day
🌳 Summer Palace, a well-preserved royal garden with a majestic view of the lake and mountains.
☘ Temple of Heaven 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Address: No. 1 Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Opening hours: Nov 1, 2024–Mar 31, 2025, 06:30–22:00
Recommended visit time: 2–4 hours
⛩ Temple of Heaven, where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshiped heaven and prayed for good harvests, with the Altar of Prayer for Good Harvests as the main altar.
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👜 Packing list: 🚀 Start your journey to explore Beijing!
❄️ Clothing: Beijing is still very cold in February, so be sure to bring a down jacket, cotton coat, thermal underwear, gloves, hat, scarf, and snow boots to avoid catching a cold.
👒 Accessories: In addition to clothing, you will also need sunglasses (to protect your eyes from the glare of the snow) and sunscreen (the sun in Beijing is very strong).
📷 Electronics: Remember to bring enough electronic devices, such as a camera, cell phone, spare batteries, and chargers, so you can capture beautiful moments at any time.
🎫 Documents: ID card, passport, or driver's license, as well as some necessary travel insurance to deal with any emergencies during your trip.
💊 Medicine: I recommend you bring some common medicine, such as cold medicine, indigestion medicine, painkillers, band-aids, and regular bandages.
🍫 Food: Bring some instant hot drinks and high-energy food to keep warm and replenish your energy.
I hope this list will help you have a more comfortable and safer trip to Beijing.
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Beijing has so much more to offer, and everyone will discover a new kind of beauty. Are you ready to explore this ancient yet modern city?