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Beijing 5-day itinerary

Beijing in 5 Days

A thorough exploration including day trips and hidden gems.

Day 1

Imperial Beijing

Morning

Forbidden City

Tiananmen Square4 hours
Afternoon

Jingshan Park

Jingshan Park1 hour
Evening

Peking duck dinner

Dadong2 hours
Meal tips: Dadong is pricier but the best modern Peking duck
Day 2

The Great Wall

Morning

Mutianyu Great Wall

Mutianyu5 hours
Afternoon

Return to city + rest

Evening

Ghost Street for late-night skewers

Guijie2 hours
Meal tips: Ghost Street (Guijie) is open till 4am — go late
Day 3

Hutongs & Temples

Morning

Temple of Heaven + local park life

Temple of Heaven2 hours
Afternoon

Hutong walking tour

Nanluoguxiang area3 hours
Evening

Lama Temple + Confucius Temple

Lama Temple2 hours
Meal tips: Eat at a hutong family restaurant for authentic home cooking
Day 4

Art & Modern Beijing

Morning

798 Art District

7983 hours
Afternoon

Olympic Park (Bird's Nest + Water Cube)

Olympic Green2 hours
Evening

Sanlitun bar and restaurant area

Sanlitun2 hours
Meal tips: Sanlitun has international dining for all tastes
Day 5

Summer Palace & Departure

Morning

Summer Palace

Summer Palace3 hours
Afternoon

Shopping or departure

Meal tips: Try peking food street near Summer Palace for lunch

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