This 6-day route follows Beijing, with sightseeing, meal suggestions and transport connections for each day. Allow USD 260–1805 for one room over 5 nights across the listed hotel tiers. Main travel options: Rail, Metro, Walking, Car / taxi. These are planning allowances; flights, meals, admission and taxes are separate.
| Day | City | Transport | USD / room / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Beijing | Rail / Metro | USD 52–361 |
| D2 | Beijing | Metro / Walking / Car / taxi | USD 52–361 |
| D3 | Beijing | Metro | USD 52–361 |
| D4 | Beijing | Metro / Walking | USD 52–361 |
| D5 | Beijing | Metro / Rail | USD 52–361 |
| D6 | Beijing | Metro / Rail | No overnight stay |
Accommodation allowances only, across the available hotel tiers; not live rates or a whole-trip budget. Check transport, meals, tickets and taxes separately. Departure day has no overnight stay.
Sights, local transport and meals by neighbourhood, including arrival, sightseeing and departure with a stay reference each night.
Beijing
Plan a trip with this routeMorning · Arrive at PEK, clear immigration and transfer to the hotel. Luggage storage and early check-in depend on the property.
Afternoon · If arriving early: A walk around Wangfujing. For a late arrival, rest instead of rushing to sights.
Dining · Eat near the selected hotel after arrival, checking opening for a late arrival; do not cross town for a lunch suggestion.
Capital Airport Express to Dongzhimen. For PKX, use Daxing Airport Express instead. · 40–60 min
Transport sourceLine 2 to Yonghegong, Line 5 to Dengshikou, then walk. · 40–60 min
Transport sourceMorning · Reserve the Palace Museum with your travel document; enter at Meridian Gate and allow half a day.
Afternoon · Exit at the north gate and walk to Jingshan Park; skip the hill if stairs are unsuitable.
Dining · Wangfujing / Dongsi: duck or zhajiangmian.
Jinyu Hutong Line 8 to Wangfujing; Line 1 to Tian’anmen East, then walk and security to Meridian Gate. · 40–60 min
Transport sourceExit through the northern Gate of Divine Prowess and cross to Jingshan; hill steps are optional. · 10–20 min
Transport sourceTake a licensed taxi from an approved pickup east of Jingshan to Wangfujing. · 20–40 min
Transport sourceRoast duck and Beijing dishes
Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): CNY 120–250
Menu, opening & reservationsConfirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.
Morning · Visit the Temple of Heaven in the morning and choose tickets for the areas you intend to enter.
Afternoon · Walk Qianmen and Dashilan, with an afternoon break.
Dining · Qianmen: Beijing hotpot or traditional snacks.
Walk to Dengshikou; Line 5 to Tiantandongmen, then walk to the east gate. · 30–45 min
Transport sourceExit the west gate; walk to Tianqiao and take Line 8 to Qianmen. · 30–45 min
Transport sourceLine 8 from Qianmen to Jinyu Hutong, then walk to the hotel. · 20–35 min
Transport sourceRoast duck and Beijing dishes
Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): CNY 120–250
Menu, opening & reservationsConfirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.
Morning · Allow half a day for the Summer Palace without attempting to walk the entire lake.
Afternoon · Enjoy a shorter lakeside walk and return to Wangfujing to rest.
Dining · Haidian or near the hotel: home-style dishes and dumplings.
Line 8 to Nanluoguxiang, Line 6 to Ping’anli, then Line 4 to Beigongmen. · 65–90 min
Transport sourceChoose a short signed lakeside walk and return to the north gate. · 30–60 min
Transport sourceReverse via Lines 4, 6 and 8 to Jinyu Hutong. · 65–90 min
Transport sourceRoast duck and Beijing dishes
Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): CNY 120–250
Menu, opening & reservationsConfirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.
Morning · Book high-speed rail from Beijing North or Qinghe to Badaling Great Wall and carry the original travel document.
Afternoon · Explore a manageable section and return on the booked train; keep the entire day free.
Dining · Dinner near the hotel after returning.
Lines 8, 6 and 4 via Nanluoguxiang and Ping’anli to Xizhimen; allow station security time. · 60–90 min
Transport sourceBook Beijing North–Badaling Great Wall high-speed rail, then walk to the site; rail and attraction tickets are separate. · 50–80 min
Transport sourceReturn on the booked train to Beijing North, then metro Lines 4/6/8 back. · 110–160 min
Transport sourceRoast duck and Beijing dishes
Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): CNY 120–250
Menu, opening & reservationsConfirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.
Morning · Have breakfast near the hotel, pack and check out. Go directly to the airport for an early flight.
Afternoon · Travel to PEK for your booked flight. Aim to reach the terminal around three hours before an international departure; no distant sightseeing today.
Dining · Eat near the hotel or at the airport according to flight time.
Use this connection in reverse and confirm the departure airport: Line 2 to Yonghegong, Line 5 to Dengshikou, then walk. · 40–60 min
Transport sourceUse this connection in reverse and confirm the departure airport: Capital Airport Express to Dongzhimen. For PKX, use Daxing Airport Express instead. · 40–60 min
Transport source
Economy chain in Dongdaqiao, Chaoyang; allow a metro or car connection to Wangfujing and the Palace Museum.
USD 52–98
Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property informationPhoto source · ibis Beijing Dongdaqiao
A Wangfujing / Dengshikou base within walking distance of the metro.
USD 105–196
Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property informationPhoto source · Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing
A Jianguomen base for travellers who want upgraded rooms and central transport connections.
USD 210–361
Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property informationPhoto source · Sofitel Beijing Central
USD 260–1805 · 5 nights. Accommodation allowances only, across the available hotel tiers; not live rates or a whole-trip budget. Check transport, meals, tickets and taxes separately. Departure day has no overnight stay.
1. Rail / Metro; 2. Metro / Walking / Car / taxi; 3. Metro; 4. Metro / Walking; 5. Metro / Rail; 6. Metro / Rail
Editorial updates do not reverify prices, entry rules or timetables. Follow each official source and its recorded review date. Editorial method and sources
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