Beijing 4 Days Travel Guide

📍📍 Itinerary Overview Spend 4 dynamic days in Beijing exploring its imperial landmarks, lively hutongs, spiritual temples, and cutting-edge art scene — all without leaving the city. This guide focuses on immersive cultural experiences, walkable neighborhoods, and hidden local gems. 🚩 Sightseeing Route Day 1: Start at Tiananmen Square and explore the Forbidden City. Walk up Jingshan Park for a panoramic view, then relax by Houhai Lakes in the evening. Day 2: Visit the Temple of Heaven in the morning. After lunch, discover modern Beijing at the 798 Art District. Day 3: Dive into traditional life in the Lama Temple and surrounding Wudaoying Hutong, then wander through Nanluoguxiang for boutique shops and cafés. Day 4: Stroll through Beihai Park, visit the Bell & Drum Towers, and spend your afternoon tea time at a lakeside hutong teahouse. 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions • Forbidden City • Temple of Heaven • Houhai Lakes • Lama Temple • 798 Art Zone • Nanluoguxiang • Bell & Drum Towers • Beihai Park 🚇 Transportation Beijing’s metro system is reliable and efficient. Most sights are subway accessible. Use Didi for quick hops across town or hutong areas. 📷 Photo Spots • Forbidden City from Jingshan Park • Red doors & rooftops at the Lama Temple • Art murals in 798 • Lantern-lit alleyways of Nanluoguxiang • Boats on Beihai Lake 🍜 Local Cuisine • Peking Duck (Da Dong or Siji Minfu) • Beijing yogurt in glass jars • Hot pot near Houhai • Jianbing (savory Chinese crepe) for breakfast • Hutong-style dumplings 🏠 Accommodation Stay at Lemeng Hotel (Beijing Houhai Drum Tower) — perfectly located near historical sites and lively hutongs with easy access to metro lines and lakeside walks. 💡 Tips • Bring cash for small hutong shops. • Use Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card (via TourPass). • Avoid Mondays: many museums (like Forbidden City) are closed. • Wake up early to beat tour groups to major sites.