Beijing, renowned as the capital of China, the mysterious country, attracting millions of touists around the world. As an old saying goes, “ a man who has not been to the Great Wall is not a good man, let’s start the journey from the Great Wall.

Day 1: choose one of the four sections of the Great wall to visit

Badaling Great Wall

Badaling Great Wall is the most famous Great Wall attraction in Beijing and part of the World Cultural Heritage. The Great Wall here is the most magnificent, and is the symbol of the Chinese nation. Visitors could choose to take buses or chartered buses, or stay in hotels or homestays in central Beijing for easy access.

Mutianyu Great Wall

Located in Huairou District of Beijing, Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall is the essence of the Great Wall. Most tourists of the Great Wall here are foreign friends. Mutianyu enjoys a good reputation of the Great Wall and is not crowded. Closer to the city center, there are cable cars, with the elderly and children to visit more convenient.

The Simatai Great Wall

The Simatai Great Wall is famous for its precipitousness and is the only section of the ancient Great Wall in China that retains the original appearance of the Ming Great Wall. Here is particularly steep, and in order to maintain the original appearance, there are not too many guardrail and other facilities, to pay more attention to safety when climbing. With children and the elderly are not recommended.

Jiankou Great Wall

Jiankou Great Wall, located in Badaohe Township, northwest of Huairou District, is a hot spot for Great Wall photography. It should be noted that the Jiankou Great Wall belongs to the wild Great Wall, which is more dangerous, and it is not recommended for friends who do not often hike and have no field experience.

Eveving with the delicacy: The Peking Duck

Explore the historic roast Duck restaurant

Roast duck restaurants in Beijing have a long history, and each has its own unique flavor and story. Among them, Quanjude is one of the most famous roast duck restaurants, which was founded in the late Qing Dynasty and is famous for its unique hanging roast duck. If you want to experience traditional Peking duck, Quanjude is a must-see choice. Another place worth visiting is Bianfang, which was founded in the Ming Dynasty and is the representative of roast duck in a stewed oven.

Quanjude Peace Gate Store

Location: Located in the Qianmen area of Beijing, near Tian 'anmen Square.

Features: With a century-old brand, it is famous for its exquisite hanging roast duck technology .

Experience: Enjoy the roast duck while enjoying the traditional Chinese service and decoration.

Bianyifang

Location: Located in Qianmen Street, Beijing, near Qianmen Archery Tower.

Features: A time-honored brand created in the Ming Dynasty, featuring roast duck in a braised oven with a unique flavor.

Comment: The store environment is clean and elegant, good service, is a good place to experience the traditional culture of Beijing.

Try the new roast duck

As time goes, Peking Duck has also continued to innovate. Some new style roast duck restaurants, such as Duck King Roast Duck, incorporate new elements and techniques on the basis of tradition to create unique flavors.

Duck King Roast Duck Restaurant

Location: Located in Beijing, the specific location can be selected according to personal preference and convenience.

Features: A young generation of roast duck restaurant, famous for its new roasted duck technology, fruity flavor.

Comment: The decoration is modern, and the quality of the dishes is well received by many diners.

Enjoy evening food Tours

At night in Beijing, in addition to tasting roast duck, you could also pair with other authentic Beijing snacks and delicacies. For example, fried sauce noodles, bean sauce dumplings, etc., are an integral part of experiencing Beijing nightlife.

Recommended place

Wangfujing Snack Street: Gathering a variety of traditional Beijing snacks, it is a good place to experience Beijing nightlife.

Nanluoguxiang: In addition to food, there are a variety of handicrafts and specialty shops here, which is perfect for evening walks and shopping.

Day 2: Morning relaxing tour in Chaoyang Park

Relaxing in Chaoyang Park

In the morning, when the first rays of sunlight are pouring down on the earth, there is no better place to start your relaxing journey than Chaoyang Park. This is not only an oasis in the city, but also a paradise for runners. You could start from Blue Harbor for an energy awakening 5K run, making running your first intimate encounter with spring. Along the way to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Chaoyang Park, approach the tranquility and vitality of the morning .

Afternoon tour of the Summer Palace

History and beauty of the Summer Palace

The Summer Palace, an imperial garden in the Qing Dynasty, is China's top environmental garden and a 5A scenic spot in China. It is not only rich in historical sites, but also with amazing natural scenery. You could enter the Summer Palace at the new palace gate, then walk across the Seventeen Confucius Bridge, to climb the Longevity Hill, and overlook the magnificent scenery of the Summer Palace.

Boating on Kunming Lake

Visiting the Summer Palace, how can we miss the experience of boating on Kunming Lake? Kunming Lake is as quiet as a mirror, you can take a boat on the lake leisurely row. Enjoy the beauty of the lake along the way, feel the breeze of the lake, such an experience will undoubtedly make your mood completely relaxed.

Conclusion

With this arrangement, you will be able to enjoy the tranquility of the city park and the grandeur of the royal garden in one day. Whether it is a relaxing run in Chaoyang Park or a boat ride in the Summer Palace, you will leave an unforgettable memory. I hope this guide will help you find a little peace and joy in your busy life.

Wish you a pleasant unforgettable journey in Beijing.