2-Day Beijing Tour: Must-Visit Spots

2-day Beijing Tour: Must-Visit Spots Experience the charm of the Chinese capital in a fast-paced but complete way! 🌟 Trip Overview Beijing, the capital of China, perfectly combines the past and present. A 2-day tour may seem rushed, but if you plan well, you will be able to fully experience the culture, history, and local lifestyles. The highlights of this trip focus on 3 important landmarks: the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the National Museum of China, which are close to each other, making it easy to travel and saving time. --- 🚩 Travel Route Day 1: Morning: Travel to Tiananmen Square Line: Continue walking to the Forbidden City Afternoon: Stroll along Wangfujing Street or stop by for a cup of authentic Chinese tea Evening: Eat local food and relax Day 2: Morning: Visit the National Museum of China Afternoon: Shop for souvenirs Or go for a walk in Jingshan Park Evening: Return or go to the airport/train station --- 🏖️ Must-see attractions 1. Forbidden City The former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, one of the world's heritage sites, full of beautiful Chinese architecture 2. Tiananmen Square The largest square in the world, the heart of China's political history, surrounded by important buildings such as the Chairman Mao Hall 3. National Museum of China Exhibits antiques and modern exhibitions, covering from ancient times to the modern era, suitable for those who want to understand China in terms of culture and history --- 🚇 How to get there Take the subway (Beijing Subway), convenient and fast Tiananmen East/West Station (Line 1) for the square and the Forbidden City National Museum Station (Line 1) for the museum It is recommended to use the Beijing Transportation Smart Card (Yikatong) for easy travel --- 📷 Photo spots Wumen Gate (entrance to the Forbidden City) Tiananmen Square plaza during sunrise High angle view from Jingshan Park, overlooking the roof of the Forbidden City Inside the museum, antiques zone --- 🍜 Recommended food Original Peking duck at Quanjude or Da Dong Sweet bean sauce noodles (Zhajiangmian) Soup buns (Xiaolongbao) Traditional snacks on Wangfujing Street