Forbidden City & Jingshan Park
Explore the Forbidden City, climb Jingshan Park for the view, then have dinner in Dongcheng.
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Beijing北京
Imperial scale, hutong rhythm.
China’s capital rewards an early start: palaces and courtyards by day, neighborhood kitchens after dark.
Ideal stay3 days
Budget$80/day
Where to stayDongcheng District
AirportPEK / PKX
A simple first routeBeijing in
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Beijing in
3 Days.
Great Wall
Take a full-day trip to the Mutianyu Great Wall and return to central Beijing in the evening.
Temple of Heaven
Start early at the Temple of Heaven and keep the afternoon open for a relaxed neighborhood walk.
Know before you goSmall details.
Small details.
Smoother days.
- 01Book the Forbidden City with your passport.
- 02The subway is the easiest way across the center.
- 03Allow extra time for security checks near major sights.