Beijing Travel Guide: A No-Brainer Guide to the Essentials

Hey guys! 👋 I just got back from a trip to Beijing and couldn't wait to put together this super useful guide for you. Save it now! 💕 Whether it's your first time in Beijing or you're traveling with your parents, this guide has everything you need! 🌈 Must-Visit Attractions Tiananmen Square: Get up early to see the five-star red flag rise. It's a spectacular sight! 👏 The Forbidden City: Travel back 600 years to the Forbidden City. The red walls and yellow tiles are full of ancient charm. A must-see! Shichahai: A representative of the old Beijing historical district. Stroll through and feel the fireworks of the capital. 🎇 Badaling Great Wall: "He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man." Come here to experience the grandeur. Bird's Nest: The iconic building of the 2008 Olympic Games. Full of modernity. Water Cube: The swimming pool of the Summer Olympics. The exterior is stunning and perfect for photos. Tsinghua University & Peking University: Step into the highest institutions of learning in China and feel the strong academic atmosphere. Summer Palace: An ancient royal garden. Every step is a view. It's breathtaking. Temple of Heaven Park: The place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed for a good harvest. Full of historical charm. 📅 4-Day Beijing Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Beijing → Sanlitun, start your food journey 🍜 Try the copper pot hot pot 🥘, fresh lamb in the copper pot, dipped in sesame sauce, the fresh aroma lingers on the tongue; and the tripe, crispy and tender, with sesame sauce, is super satisfying. Then try the fried liver, the thick soup wrapped in pig liver, rich and fragrant, remember to eat it with buns. 😋 Day 2: Tiananmen → Forbidden City → Shichahai, feel the charm of the capital, ancient and modern. Day 3: Badaling Great Wall → Bird's Nest/Water Cube, experience the collision of history and modernity. Day 4: Summer Palace → Temple of Heaven Park → Tsinghua University & Peking University, gain knowledge and beautiful scenery. 🍮 More Food Recommendations Zhajiangmian 🍜: A favorite of old Beijingers, the meat sauce is rich, the noodles are chewy, and the aroma lingers in your mouth. Luzhu Huoshao: The huoshao is soaked in the broth, and the large intestine, lung, tofu, etc. are stewed until soft and flavorful. A bowl in winter is warm and satisfying. Pea Cake: Delicate and sweet, it melts in your mouth, like eating spring. 🌸 A bite is full of bean flavor. Don't hesitate, go and embrace the beauty and food of Beijing! 🥳