Beijing Transport

Beijing is well developed in transportation. It is the largest railway, road and air transportation center in China, and has a complete urban transportation network. For tourists, Beijing's bus charges segmently.  It chares both get on and off the bus. Paying rhtough coin is 2 RMB, while through bus card will be 1 RMB (Alipay has half-price coupons to buy by bus). Beijing subway starting price is 3 RMB, according to the mileage charge, up to 7 RMB (Alipay could draw a 70% discount coupon). However, within 3 kilometers starting price is 14 RMB, and the basic unit price is 2.3 RMB per kilometers, during 22:59-5:00 plus 20%.

Recommended itinerary

Day1: Tian 'anmen Square – The Forbidden City - Shichahai. Tian 'anmen Square is one of the landmarks of Beijing, where you can watch the solemn flag-raising ceremony, and then visit the whole square to visit the Monument to the People's Heroes and the President's Memorial Hall. Finally, cross Chang 'an Avenue and climb the Tian 'anmen Rostrum, overlooking the whole square. The Palace Museum ticket costs 60 RMB in high season and 40 RMB in low season.

Day2: Summer Palace. The Summer Palace is a royal garden built by Qianlong showing filial respect for the Xiaosheng Empress. The garden is modeled on the West Lake, imitating Jiangnan gardens and scenic spots. Old Summer Palace is nearby the Summer Palace, consisted of Yuanmingyuan, Changchun Garden and Qichun Garden.

Day3: The Badaling Great Wall - Nanluogu Lane.The Badaling Great Wall is the best preserved section of the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty, the terrain is strategically located and accessed difficultly, and the city pass looked solid. Nanluoguxiang is one of the oldest blocks in Beijing, preserving the highest grade of the checkerboard style traditional Yuan Dynasty Hutong residential area.

Food recommendation

Beijing has a wide variety of food, you could go to Qianmen Street or Sanlitun commercial street to taste authentic Beijing snacks. In addition, Beijing's roast duck is quite famous, strongly recommended to try.