Beijing 5-Day Travel Guide

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City • Accommodation: Manxin Hotel Qianmen Tiananmen Beijing Address: No. 99 Qianmen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing • Transportation: The hotel is conveniently located near Tiananmen Square, making it easy to explore. • Attraction: The Forbidden City • Ticket Price: 60 RMB (peak season); 40 RMB (off-season) • Address: No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing • Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:10 PM) • Activity: Visit the Palace Museum to admire royal architecture and precious artifacts. • Restaurant: Ziguangyuan Roast Duck at Dashilan • Address: No. 19 Dashilan Street, Xicheng District, Beijing • Specialty: Authentic Beijing roast duck with tender meat and crispy skin. Day 2: Prince Gong Mansion and China National Arts and Crafts Museum • Attraction: Prince Gong Mansion • Ticket Price: 40 RMB • Address: No. 17 Fuchengmen Inner Street, Xicheng District, Beijing • Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) • Activity: Explore Prince Gong Mansion to learn about the lifestyle of Qing dynasty princes and admire ancient artworks. • Restaurant: Fangzhuanchang Zhajiangmian • Address: No. 1 Fangzhuanchang Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing • Specialty: Traditional Beijing-style noodles with rich and flavorful sauce. Day 3: Visit the National Museum of China • Attraction: National Museum of China • Ticket Price: Free • Address: East side of Tiananmen Square, Dongcheng District, Beijing • Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) • Activity: Discover China's history and culture through its extensive collection of artifacts and artworks. • Restaurant: Almond Tofu • Address: Near Fangzhuanchang, Dongcheng District, Beijing • Specialty: Traditional almond tofu with a smooth and refreshing taste. Day 4: Visit the Museum of Ancient Chinese Architecture • Attraction: Museum of Ancient Chinese Architecture • Ticket Price: 15 RMB • Address: No. 2 Andingmen Outer Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing • Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Activity: Learn about the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Chinese architecture and view models and real structures. Day 5: China National Arts and Crafts Museum • Attraction: China National Arts and Crafts Museum • Ticket Price: Free (additional fees for intangible cultural heritage experiences) • Address: No. 10 Dongsi Shitiao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing • Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Activity: Experience China's intangible cultural heritage and participate in handicraft-making workshops.