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3 Days in Beijing北 京 · 三 日 行

The Wall, the palace, and the hutongs in between.

3Days
9Stops
Beijing
Day 01Imperial heart
天安
Morning
Tiananmen Square天安门广场
Start at the center of the city, then walk north.
Forbidden City rooftops故宫
Midday
Forbidden City故宫
Book tickets ahead — allow three hours inside.
Forbidden City corner tower at dusk景山
Afternoon
Jingshan Park景山公园
Climb for the classic view over the palace roofs.
Day 02The Great Wall
Great Wall in autumn长城
Full day
Mutianyu Great Wall慕田峪长城
Less crowded than Badaling; cable car saves the climb.
Peking duck wrap烤鸭
Evening
Peking duck北京烤鸭
The dinner every first visit deserves.
Day 03Old lanes & temples
天坛
Morning
Temple of Heaven天坛
Watch locals practice tai chi in the park.
南锣
Afternoon
Nanluoguxiang南锣鼓巷
Hutong alleys, small shops, and courtyard cafes.
簋街
Evening
Ghost Street簋街
A late-night food street that never quite sleeps.

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