Beijing Three-Day Tour: Historical Culture and Modern Charm
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total distance 200
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Day1: Beijing
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Located on the south side of the traditional central axis of Beijing, Chang'an Avenue, the square is one of the largest in the world. In the center of the square stands the Monument to the People's Heroes, and to the west is the Great Hall of the People, while to the east is the National Museum of China. Across the square is the famous Tiananmen Gate Tower. Every morning and evening, a flag-raising ceremony is held, an activity that people must experience when they first arrive in Beijing. There are many people who visit the flag-raising ceremony in the morning, so it is necessary to plan or arrange travel time in advance.
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The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is the most complete and largest wooden structure ancient architectural complex in China and even in the world. It is hailed as the "top among the world's five palaces". The Forbidden City was ordered to be built by Emperor Yongle Zhu Di, and it is divided into two parts: the "Outer Court" and the "Inner Court" based on its layout and functions. The Outer Court, also known as the "Front Court", is located south of the Gate of Heavenly Purity and is the place where the feudal emperors exercise their power and hold grand ceremonies, with the Hall of Supreme Harmony (Jinluan Hall), the Hall of Central Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony as the center. The Inner Court, centered around the Hall of Heavenly Purity, the Hall of Union and Peace, and the Palace of Earthly Tranquility, as well as the Six Eastern Palaces and the Six Western Palaces on both sides, is the residence of the feudal emperors and their consorts, also known as the "Three Palaces and Six Courts". The Forbidden City houses a large number of precious cultural relics, with over one million items according to statistics, accounting for one-sixth of the total national cultural relics. The Clock and Watch Gallery has clock demonstrations at 11 am and 2 pm every day, which should not be missed.
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Located at the center of the north-south axis in Beijing, Jingshan Park is adjacent to the south of the Forbidden City, and bordered by Beihai to the west. With the Drum Tower in the north, it is one of the highest points in the center of Beijing. The park boasts ancient trees, unique peaks, majestic palaces, diverse peony varieties, and rich cultural activities. The Wanchun Pavilion in the park is known as the commanding point of the central axis of Beijing, offering a superb view of the panoramic Forbidden City and the whole axis of the city. Jingshan Park is also home to another famous cultural landmark - the suicide site of Emperor Chongzhen.
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Wangfujing Pedestrian Street is a historic commercial district located on the north side of Dong Chang'an Street in the city center. It has a history of over 700 years, dating back to the Yuan Dynasty. During the Qing Dynasty, there were eight royal residences and princess mansions here, as well as sweet water wells for the royal families, hence the name Wangfujing. Since the 29th year of the Guangxu reign, Dong'an Market has formed, and Wangfujing has gradually transformed into a commercial street, becoming one of the four major commercial districts in Beijing. Now, there are large shopping malls such as APM (New Dong'an Market), Oriental Plaza, and Lotte Department Store on both sides of the pedestrian street, offering a wide selection of international and domestic brands.
Day2: Beijing
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Day3: Beijing
7 attraction(s) ·
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The Forbidden City, also known as the Purple Palace, is one of the world's largest and best-preserved wooden structures, and is the greatest of the world's five palaces. The Inner Court includes the three back palaces, the Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Hall, and Kunning Palace, as well as the east and west six palaces, which are the residences of feudal emperors and their concubines, also known as the "Three Palaces and Six Courtyards". According to statistics, the Forbidden City houses over one million valuable cultural relics, making up one-sixth of the total national cultural relics. To visit the Forbidden City, one must enter through the Meridian Gate, and exit through the East Prosperity Gate and Shenwu Gate, while in late spring and early summer, the pure white pear blossoms come into full bloom among the red bricks and green tiles, creating a beautiful harmony.
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Badaling Ancient Great Wall is located 5 kilometers southwest of Badaling Great Wall Scenic Area, commonly known as the "Ruined Great Wall". It is the west gate of the Badaling Great Wall, with a treacherous terrain, connected by city gates and overlooking turrets. Although it is incomplete, it still has grandeur and beauty. It has not only the beauty of ancient cultural relics, but also the beauty of natural landscape and environment. The Badaling Ruined Great Wall is a witness to history. According to experts, two archaeological sites of value have been discovered in the Ruined Great Wall area. One is the stone quarry where the Great Wall was built, with clearly visible split boulders still retaining chisel marks. The other is the group of brick kilns used to make bricks, providing visitors with insight into the sources of some of the materials used to build the Great Wall. At the Badaling Ruined Great Wall, you seem to travel back in time. Every spring, a large number of photography enthusiasts come to photograph the blooming apricot flowers and fully experience the unique charm brought by this ancient Great Wall.
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One of the "Nine Passes Under Heaven," it is one of the highlights of the Ming Great Wall landscape, with an altitude of about 1015 meters, and also serves as a frontier of the Juyongguan Pass. The Great Wall is divided into the South Great Wall and the North Great Wall, with 7 enemy towers in the South Great Wall and fewer tourists, while the North Great Wall has 12 enemy towers and is more difficult to climb. The Great Wall is a must-visit destination when visiting Beijing. More than 300 international celebrities, such as Nixon and Thatcher, have climbed the Great Wall. This attraction has become a 5A-level scenic spot and has been listed in the "World Cultural Heritage List" by UNESCO, second only to Tiananmen Square in popularity.
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The Summer Palace is located in the western suburbs of Beijing, China, and is one of the famous classical gardens. It consists of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake, with the architecture complementing the mountains and lakes for a beautiful scenery. The park is divided into three areas: the political activity area, the emperor and empress living area, and the scenic area. Inside the long corridor of the Summer Palace, there is a dreamlike, small, purple "waterfall," with beautiful purple flowers blooming on the vines, like a dream, very attractive. The Summer Palace was listed on the World Heritage List on December 2, 1998.
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The building is located in the southern part of the central area of the Beijing Olympic Park, covering an area of 204,000 square meters and can accommodate more than 90,000 spectators. It was completed on June 28, 2008.
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This building is located in the Beijing Olympic Park and is one of the remarkable buildings during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Its appearance resembles bubbles in seawater and hence has been named accordingly.
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Nanluoguxiang is located within the protected area of 25 old city districts, with a total length of 786 meters. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Beijing. As the only preserved complete Hutong courtyard structure in the Yuan Dynasty, it is the largest in scale, highest in level, and most resource-rich. Nowadays, Nanluoguxiang has transformed into a diverse area, with many very exquisite and fashionable shops and private restaurants, attracting Beijing residents and tourists to stay. If you want to quietly taste the old Beijing style, you can walk through the small alleys on both sides to see many celebrities' former residences and historic buildings that will make you feel the extraordinary cultural charm.
