北京 旅行指南
Imperial majesty meets modern verve in the heart of China
Plan your visit
Recommended stay4–5 days
Getting there从上海乘高铁约 4.5 小时；北京首都/大兴机场入境最便利
Good to know故宫与长城建议各留半天以上；市内以地铁为主
Beijing pairs imperial monuments with a startlingly modern skyline. The Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven anchor the historic core, while hutong neighborhoods, Peking duck houses and a 24-line subway make the city surprisingly manageable for first-time visitors. Most international flights land here, so it is the natural first stop on a China rail itinerary.
Top sights
- Forbidden City — The world's largest palace complex — book timed tickets online in advance (passport required) and allow at least half a day.
- Great Wall (Mutianyu) — Less crowded than Badaling, 1.5 hours from downtown, with a cable car up and an optional toboggan ride down.
- Temple of Heaven — Ming-era ceremonial complex surrounded by parkland where locals do morning taiji — go early for the full atmosphere.
- Summer Palace — Kunming Lake, the Long Corridor and hilltop views — the most pleasant half-day escape from the city center.
- Hutongs around Nanluoguxiang — Surviving alleyway neighborhoods with courtyard homes, snacks and small cafes; best explored on foot or by rickshaw.
- 798 Art District — Former factory zone turned contemporary-art quarter with galleries, bookshops and coffee — Beijing's modern side.
Suggested itinerary
- 皇城中轴线. 故宫博物院深度游，天安门广场，景山公园俯瞰金色琉璃瓦海
- 万里长城. 慕田峪长城徒步，敌楼全景，返回途中游览颐和园皇家园林
- 胡同与艺术. 清晨庙会，南锣鼓巷胡同漫步，798艺术区画廊
Budget reference
LodgingBudget chain/double ¥250–400; mid-range hotel ¥450–900 near subway Line 2 or 8.
FoodStreet food and local canteens ¥30–60 per meal; Peking duck banquet ¥150–300 per person.
Local transportSubway ¥3–9 per ride; a cross-town taxi ride ¥40–80.
TicketsForbidden City ¥60 (Apr–Oct), Mutianyu wall + shuttle ¥100–150 all-in, Temple of Heaven ¥34 combined.
Where to stay
Stay near Qianmen, Gulou or a Line 2 subway station for walkable hutongs and direct lines to both airports and the rail hubs.
Good to know
- Book Forbidden City tickets via the official WeChat mini-program or website — they sell out days ahead in peak season.
- Passport checks at station entrances: always carry it, and register your passport at hotel check-in.
- Avoid 'teahouse scam' invitations near Wangfujing; a tea ceremony invite from a stranger is never free.
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北京 旅行指南