4 Days in Beijing: The Perfect Itinerary
A balanced 4-day itinerary for two travelers in Beijing, covering historical sights, cultural experiences, and local cuisine, with a mix of well-known landmarks and some unique local spots.
Day 1 — Imperial Grandeur and Ancient Wonders
- 09:00 — Forbidden City (4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng District, Beijing)
- 12:00 — Lunch at a local restaurant (Wangfujing Area)
- 13:30 — Jingshan Park (Coal Hill) (44 Jingshan W St, Dongcheng District, Beijing)
- 15:30 — Beijing Ancient Observatory (2 Dongbiaobei Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing)
- 17:30 — Check-in at hotel (The Peninsula Beijing)
- 19:00 — Dinner: Peking Duck (Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant (Wangfujing))
Day 2 — Gardens, Temples, and Local Life
- 09:00 — Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) (19 Xinjian Gongmen Rd, Haidian District, Beijing)
- 12:00 — Lunch at a local restaurant (Near Summer Palace)
- 13:30 — Long Corridor (Summer Palace, Beijing)
- 14:30 — Bronze Ox (Summer Palace, Beijing)
- 16:00 — Lotus Bazaar (Near Houhai Lake, Xicheng District, Beijing)
- 18:30 — Dinner at a local restaurant (Houhai Lake area)
Day 3 — Historical Bridges and War Resistance
- 09:00 — Marco Polo Bridge (Lugou Bridge) (Lugou Bridge, Fengtai District, Beijing)
- 10:30 — Marco Polo Bridge Bridge Moon Tablet (Marco Polo Bridge, Beijing)
- 11:00 — Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japan (Lugou Bridge, Fengtai District, Beijing)
- 12:30 — Lunch at a local restaurant (Near Marco Polo Bridge)
- 14:30 — Temple of Heaven (Tiantan) (1 Tiantan E Rd, Dongcheng District, Beijing)
- 16:30 — Nine Dragons Screen (Beihai Park, Xicheng District, Beijing)
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This itinerary covers Beijing in 3 days — see the full day-by-day plan above.
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