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10 Days in Beijing: Exploring the Rich Culture and Cuisine

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Alpha tronix

26 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through Beijing, China, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and mouthwatering cuisine. From iconic landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall to hidden gems like local eateries and art districts, this itinerary has it all. Join us as we uncover the secrets of Beijing, one delicious bite at a time.

Trip to Beijing

Day 1
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$69

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$ 6

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
8 - 11 min

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Beijing Zoo
Venerable zoo, founded in 1906, with traditional landscaping & native animals such as pandas.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$15
5 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
7 - 9 min

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新疆美食城
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 2
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$60

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$ 3

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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南锣北口包子铺
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
13 - 20 min

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Houhai
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Luce
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 3
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$92

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$ 5

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Jin Ding Xuan Dim Sum (金鼎轩南北点心店)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
5 - 6 min

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Forbidden City
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
11 - 16 min

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Fuhuiciyuan Vegetarian Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
6 - 9 min

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秀兰小馆 Xiulan Xiaoguan
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 4
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$50

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$ 3

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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East 33
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
8 - 11 min

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Tiananmen Square
Historic, sprawling city square & cultural center, featuring a 37m-tall obelisk.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
11 - 16 min

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唐宫海鲜舫
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 5
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$92

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$ 6

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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和合谷
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
7 - 9 min

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The Palace Museum
Massive palace complex & museum featuring tours, art exhibits & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
12 - 17 min

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61195南池子招待所
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$22
7 - 9 min

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荷花泰 Lotus Thai
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 6
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$79

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$ 6

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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辣尚瘾
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
24 - 35 min

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Beijing Aquarium
Modern place with colorful fish on display, plus an indoor theater for marine animal performances.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
11 - 14 min

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唐宫海鲜舫
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
14 - 17 min

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鸿宾楼
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 7
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$105

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$ 9

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
7 - 9 min

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National Centre for the Performing Arts
Titanium-encased, egg-shaped performance hall hosting a range of concerts, ballets, operas & shows.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
76 - 92 min

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Great Wall of Badaling
Part of the Great Wall of China built during the Ming Dynasty & rising on a mountain to 3,282 feet.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
39 - 47 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
48 - 58 min

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印象山庄
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 8
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$52

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$ 8

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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宏状元
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
23 - 28 min

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798 Art Zone
Decommissioned factory buildings now holding artist studios & exhibits, vendors & eateries.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Peter's Tex-Mex Grill
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
5 - 6 min

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Very Siam
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 9
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$80

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$ 8

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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菊水亭日本料理
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
13 - 16 min

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Summer Palace
Lakefront palace renowned for its ornate temples & artworks plus its lavishly landscaped grounds.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
12 - 15 min

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白玉清园烤肉
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 10
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$71

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$ 6

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen

Depart from your stay 🏨

77 - 93 min

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Great Wall of China
Ancient world wonder that winds for more than 8,850 km across China, with towers & walkways.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
30 - 36 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
15 - 18 min

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眉州东坡酒楼
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22

Budget breakdown: $806 In total

Activities & Food:$749
Transport:$57