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6 Days in Beijing: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Cuisine

Wilbert Juanda

Wilbert Juanda

21 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Beijing, China. Discover ancient wonders like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, while indulging in mouthwatering local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through history and flavors!

Trip to Beijing

Day 1Art, History, and Vegetarian Delights
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$29

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$ 3

宏状元
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
29 - 35 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
36 - 44 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
16 - 24 min

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Tiananmen Square
Historic, sprawling city square & cultural center, featuring a 37m-tall obelisk.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Fuhuiciyuan Vegetarian Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
Day 2Modern Marvels and Cultural Treasures
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$65

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$ 5

East 33
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
5 - 8 min

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National Museum of China
Free, massive (2.2 million-sq.-ft.) museum of Chinese history & art with more than 1 million relics.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
8 - 10 min

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吞云小莳
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$11
9 - 11 min

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Temple of Heaven
Renowned temple complex from 1420 featuring distinctive circular buildings set in a popular park.
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$9
11 - 14 min

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Wagas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
12 - 15 min

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Mausoleum of Mao Zedong
Famed museum & mausoleum devoted to Mao Zedong & housing exhibits plus the former leader's remains.
No time set
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$3
18 - 22 min

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Prince Gong Mansion
This grand, well-preserved 1777 mansion with courtyards & gardens now houses a museum.
No time set
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$8
25 - 30 min

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Beijing Olympic Park
Expansive walkway built for the 2008 Olympics & showcasing contemporary stadiums & many sculptures.
No time set
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$6
Day 3Dumplings, Art, and Serene Temples
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$67

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$ 6

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

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Today Art Museum
Modern art museum featuring exhibits, seminars & educational programs, with a gift shop & bookstore.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
26 - 32 min

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Lama Temple
Ornate Tibetan Buddhist temple complex built in 1694 & featuring bronze statues & incense burners.
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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$6
63 - 76 min

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印象山庄
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$8
35 - 42 min

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Juyong Pass
This mountain pass is famous for its restored section of the Great Wall & the famous Cloud Platform.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$11
21 - 26 min

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唐人府酒店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
12 - 15 min

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Ming Dynasty Tombs
Immense, ancient complex including the tombs of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors plus pathways & statues.
No time set
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$13
59 - 71 min

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Beijing Temple of Confucius
14th-century Confucian temple with grounds including monumental pavilions, gates & carvings.
No time set
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$4
Day 4Palaces, Museums, and Culinary Delights
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$43

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$ 3

菊水亭日本料理
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
15 - 18 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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$10
32 - 39 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$10
9 - 14 min

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Capital Museum
Modern museum housing exhibits of ancient Chinese statues, porcelain, paintings & cultural relics.
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$8
8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 5Dim Sum, Imperial Splendor, and Vegetarian Fare
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$46

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$ 1

Jin Ding Xuan Dim Sum (金鼎轩南北点心店)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
6 - 8 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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$19
11 - 16 min

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Fuhuiciyuan Vegetarian Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
6 - 9 min

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秀兰小馆 Xiulan Xiaoguan
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 6Temples, the Great Wall, and Sichuan Cuisine
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$59

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$ 3

和合谷
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
8 - 10 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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$19
77 - 93 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
29 - 35 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.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$13
34 - 41 min

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眉州东坡酒楼
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9

Budget breakdown: $325 In total

Activities & Food:$308
Transport:$18