Top 5 Must-See Attractions in Beijing | Unlock Classic Ways to Explore the Capital (with Guide)

| Unlock Classic Ways to Explore the Capital (with Guide). 📍Top 5 Must-See Attractions in Beijing | Unlock Classic Ways to Explore the Capital As an ancient capital with a 3,000-year history, Beijing has both royal historical sites and modern prosperity. How to explore Beijing for the first time? These 5 attractions are definitely not to be missed! 1. Palace Museum 🌟Recommended reason: The first of the world's five major palaces, the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties 🎫Tickets: CNY 60 in peak season, CNY 40 in off-season (reservations required in advance!) ⏰Opening hours: 8:30–17:00 (closed on Mondays) 📌Tips: Enter from the Meridian Gate and exit from the Gate of Divine Might. The Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Palace of Heavenly Purity, and the Imperial Garden on the central axis are must-sees. Want to take photos of the Palace Museum with fewer people? It is recommended to rush in when it opens or visit 1 hour before closing! The corner tower and Jingshan overlook the panoramic view, which is super stunning! 2. Badaling Great Wall 🌟Recommended reason: You are not a true hero until you reach the Great Wall, feel the majesty of Chinese civilization 🎫Tickets: CNY 40 (CNY 100 for a one-way cable car and CNY 140 for a round trip) ⏰Opening hours: 6:30–16:30 📌Tips: It is recommended to take the "Great Wall Tourist Special Line" or the high-speed train (Beijing North Railway Station → Badaling Great Wall Station). Climbing the North Eighth Tower is the highest point, but there are fewer people in the South Section, which is suitable for taking pictures. Wear comfortable sneakers! Some steps are steep. 3. Summer Palace 🌟Recommended reason: The largest existing royal garden in China, it is super pleasant to boat on Kunming Lake 🎫Tickets: CNY 30 in peak season, CNY 20 in off-season (CNY 60 for a joint ticket including the gardens in the park) ⏰Opening hours: 6:30–18:00 📌Tips: The Long Corridor, the Tower of Buddhist Incense, and the Seventeen-Arch Bridge are must-sees. It is recommended to enter from the New Palace Gate and take a boat directly. Osmanthus blossoms are fragrant in autumn, and the lake ice rink is open in winter! 4. Temple of Heaven Park 🌟Recommended reason: The place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to heaven, the ceiling of architectural aesthetics 🎫Tickets: CNY 15 (CNY 34 for a joint ticket including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests) ⏰Opening hours: 6:00–22:00 (attractions open at 8:00) 📌Tips: It is recommended to shoot the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests from a low angle to avoid the crowd. The acoustic designs such as the Echo Wall and the Three-Sound Stone are super magical! The atmosphere of local people doing morning exercises in the park is super strong, and you can experience the Beijing-style life~ 5. Shichahai & Hutong Tour 🌟Recommended reason: The combination of old Beijing fireworks and literary petty bourgeoisie 🎫Tickets: Free (boating requires additional payment) ⏰Opening hours: Open all day 📌Tips: Take a rickshaw and listen to the driver explain the history of the hutongs (remember to bargain). Visit small shops in Yandai Xie Street and Nanluoguxiang, and watch the sunset from the rooftop of the Sugar House Cafe! The Houhai ice rink is a must-try in winter! 🍜Food surprise: Palace Museum Corner Tower Cafe, Siji Minfu Peking Roast Duck (Palace Museum store with viewing seats), Yaoji Fried Liver Shop (next to Drum Tower) 🚇Transportation advice: The Beijing subway is super convenient, and the attractions are basically directly accessible. Download the "Yitongxing" APP in advance to scan the code to ride.