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[Guide to Central Axis Walking·Beijing 5th] Forbidden City + Jingshan + Bell and Drum Tower + Temple of Heaven

Destination Place

Beijing

Travel Days

5 days

Highlights

  • The central axis of Beijing, a world cultural heritage, is a thread that traverses time and space!

  • Taste the simplicity and tranquility of the thousand-year-old capital and feel the hustle and bustle of a modern international metropolis!

Itinerary

Day1
Beijing
Tourists choose their own means of transportation to arrive in Beijing, the capital of the motherland. They will be picked up by special personnel, check into the hotel to rest, and exercise freely.

[Warm Reminder]:
1. Today only includes pick-up car + accommodation, others are not included.
2. The climate in the north is dry. It is recommended to drink more water and pay attention to skin care.
Day2
Beijing
Today, we embark on a cultural journey along the central axis, go to Tiananmen Square, visit Tiananmen Square, the Monument to the People's Heroes, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (exterior), and the exterior of the Great Hall of the People. Then we visit the important historical monument on the central axis of Beijing [Imperial Temple], check in the [Waijinshui Bridge], and then visit the Royal Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties [Palace Museum](closed on Monday) to experience the broad mind of the prosperous era through the ups and downs of the Forbidden City.
After leaving the Forbidden City, climb the Wanchun Pavilion in Jingshan Park and have a panoramic view of the Forbidden City.

[Warm Reminder]:
1. Security inspection at the Palace Museum is strict, so please do not carry a lighter.
2. Today's tour takes a long walk, so it is recommended to wear tourist shoes or thick-soled shoes, bring water and dry food!
5 Attractions
  • Tian'an men Square

    Tian'an men Square

    One of the largest squares in the world, Tian 'anmen Square is located on the traditional central axis of Beijing. It is composed of two parts: the gate tower and the gate tower. It is the most outstanding representative of ancient Chinese city gates and the symbol of the People's Republic of China.

  • People's Heroes Monument

    People's Heroes Monument

    The Monument to the People's Heroes is located in the center of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, on the north-south central axis about 463 meters south of Tiananmen Square and 440 meters north of Zhengyang Gate. It is a monument built by the government of the People's Republic of China to commemorate the revolutionary martyrs in China's modern history. On September 30, 1949, the first plenary session of the China People's Political Consultative Conference decided to establish a Monument to the People's Heroes in the capital Beijing in order to commemorate the people's heroes who died in the People's Liberation War and the People's Revolution.

  • The Forbidden City

    The Forbidden City

    The Forbidden City, also known as the Forbidden City, is the most complete and largest wooden structure of ancient buildings in China and even the world, known as "the first of the world's five great palaces". The Forbidden City has a large collection of precious cultural relics, according to statistics, there are millions of pieces, accounting for one sixth of the total number of cultural relics in China. Watch demonstrations are held daily at 11:00 and 14:00 in the Clock Hall, which is not to be missed.

  • Jingshan Park

    Jingshan Park

    Jingshan Park is located at the center of the north-south central axis of Beijing. It is surrounded by the Forbidden City in the south, the Beihai in the west, and the Drum Tower in the north. It was once the highest point in the center of Beijing. The park has towering ancient trees, towering peaks, towering temples, a wide variety of peonies, and rich cultural activities. Among them, Wanchun Pavilion is known as the commanding height on Beijing's central axis. It enjoys the right time and location, overlooking the Forbidden City and the axis of the capital.

  • ancestral temple

    ancestral temple

    The Imperial Temple is located on the east side of Tiananmen Square in Dongcheng Area, Beijing City. It was built in the 18th year of Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (1420). It was the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped their ancestors. In the old days, it was one of the "Five Altars and Eight Temples" in Beijing. On May 1, 1950, it was changed to the "Beijing City Working People's Cultural Palace" and officially opened to the public

Day3
Beijing
Today, we continue to explore the essential attractions on the central axis. First, we visit the northern starting point [Bell and Drum Tower]. The role of the Bell and Drum Tower was used to keep time in ancient times and has now become an indelible historical building in Beijing. Check in the first bridge on the central axis of the [Wanning Bridge], visit the [Shichahai Scenic Area], take a [tricycle to tour the Hutong], and feel the city customs of the old Beijing Hutong;
Then go to the most beautiful central axis of [Zhengyang Gate] and [Yongding Gate] of citywalk, and go to [Qianmen Street] to visit the old Beijing market commercial district to experience the style of old Beijing in the 1920s and 1930s, with century-old shops.
Go to [Temple of Heaven Park] The Temple of Heaven is a special altar for emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to worship heaven, pray for rain and pray for a bumper harvest, and experience the feeling of emperors praying to heaven at that time.
7 Attractions
  • Shichahai Scenic Area

    Shichahai Scenic Area

    Shichahai is also called the "Shisha Sea". It is named after the original ten Buddhist temples around it, with quiet lake views, former residences of celebrities, and royal palaces and other historic sites scattered among it. An old Beijing scenic spot where classics and modernity are compatible, tradition and avant-garde are compatible, and natural landscapes and cultural attractions complement each other. Among them, the most famous one is Gong Wang Mansion, which was once the residence of He Shen, a corrupt official in the Qing Dynasty. The "treasure of the house" in the mansion is the Fu Monument written by Emperor Kangxi. Shichahai Bar Street is quite lively. Many stars used to sing here before becoming famous. The more famous bars include Hutong Freehand, Jiading Square, etc.

  • Bell and Drum Towers

    Bell and Drum Towers

    One of the landmark buildings in the ancient capital of Beijing is a group of ancient buildings located at the northern end of Beijing's north-south central axis. The Bell and Drum Tower originated in the Han Dynasty. According to historical records, in the Han Dynasty, there was a system of "drums are beating at dawn to remind people to get up, and bells are ringing at night to remind people to rest". The two floors are vertically arranged in front and back, making them majestic and majestic. As the time-telling center of the capital cities of the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Bell and Drum Tower played a very important position. The two buildings are vertically arranged in front and back, making them majestic and majestic. In the history of the city's Bell and Drum Tower, Beijing's Bell and Drum Tower is the largest.

  • Qianmen Street

    Qianmen Street

    Beijing's famous commercial street is located on the central axis of Beijing. It starts from Moon Bay to Tianqiao Crossing and is connected to Tianqiao South Street. The street is 845 meters long. It was called Zhengyangmen Street from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the Republic of China. It was commonly known as Qianmen Street by the people. It was officially named Qianmen Street in 1965. There are many famous time-honored shops, such as Quanjude, Donglaishun, etc., Dazhalan and Xianyukou Hutong are also among them. While the original time-honored stores and traditional business characteristics have been basically retained, new stores such as clothing department stores, food, and watches have been opened one after another.

  • The Temple of Heaven

    The Temple of Heaven

    Located in Dongcheng District of Beijing, Beijing Temple of Heaven was a place for emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties to pray for heaven, grain and rain. It is the largest and highest ethical sacrificial building complex in ancient China. In 1998, "Beijing Royal Altar - Temple of Heaven" was listed as a World cultural Heritage.

  • Wanning bridge

    Wanning bridge

    Wanning Bridge, also known as Haizi Bridge and Houmen Bridge, is located on Di 'anmen Outer Street, Xicheng District, Beijing City. It was built in the 22nd year of Yuan Dynasty (1285). It was originally constructed of wood and later changed to stone. After being rebuilt in December 2000, the original name of Wanning Bridge was restored. Wanning Bridge is known as the "first bridge on the central axis" and is one of the 15 heritage elements of Beijing's central axis. It is the oldest bridge on the central axis and the only Yuan Dynasty bridge in Beijing City that is still serving social transportation.

  • zhengyangmen

    zhengyangmen

    Zhengyang Gate is a national key cultural relic protection unit. It is located on the north-south axis of Beijing, on the southern edge of Tiananmen Square and the northern end of Qianmen Street. There are existing towers and arrow towers.

  • yongdingmen

    yongdingmen

    Yongding Gate is also known as Zhengyang Outer Gate. There are also names such as Yongan Gate and Yongchang Gate, which means "eternal stability." Yongdingmen is located north of Yongdingmen Bridge in Dongcheng Area, Beijing City. Yongding Gate was built in March of the 32nd year of Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty (1553) and was completed in October of the same year. In 1957, the Yongdingmen Tower and Arrow Tower were demolished one after another. In 2004, Beijing City rebuilt the Yongdingmen Tower based on surveying and mapping data of Yongdingmen during the Republic of China following the Qianlong period

1 Experiences
  • Tricycles Hutong Tour

    Tricycles Hutong Tour

    Hutongs are a cultural feature of Beijing. Take a tricycle to shuttle through the hutongs to experience the flavor of old Beijing (the feelings of old people, explore the past of famous people deep in the hutongs).

Day4
Beijing
After breakfast, take a bus and pass by Juyong Dianecui, the first of the "Eight Scenery of Yanjing", and go to the AAAAA Scenic Area, a national famous brand, a world cultural scene, and a spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation [Badaling Great Wall]. Looking far into the distance, the Great Wall at your feet lies against the mountains, winding and undulating, like a giant dragon with no end and tail rolling over the endless ridge. It is majestic and majestic!
Then he returned to the city and went to the main venue of the Olympic Games [National Olympic Center],[Climbing the Olympic Tower], the commanding heights of modern Beijing and a new perspective on the central axis. Visit the large-scale and majestic exterior locations of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube to experience the strong humanistic atmosphere of Olympic Beijing.
5 Attractions
  • Badaling Great Wall

    Badaling Great Wall

    The Badaling section of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty is called the "Yuguan Tianchu" and is one of the eight scenic spots of Juyong Pass in the Ming Dynasty. The Badaling Great Wall was the earliest section of the Great Wall opened to tourists in the Ming Dynasty. The Badaling Scenic Area is dominated by the Badaling Great Wall. It has built modern tourist service facilities with complete functions such as the Badaling Hotel and the China Great Wall Museum personally named by Chairman Jiang Zemin

  • The Bird Nest

    The Bird Nest

    The Bird's Nest is the nickname of Beijing National Stadium. The unique design of its shape resembles a steel bird's nest and is one of the landmarks of Beijing. It has hosted various events such as the 2008 Olympic Games and the 2022 Winter Olympics. "Bird's Nest", known as the "fourth generation gymnasium" great architectural work.

  • The water cube

    The water cube

    The National Aquatics Center, also known as the "Water Cube", gets its name because the venue looks like an ice-crystal cube. It has been named one of the "Top ten new architectural wonders of China" and has been praised by many people, including Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee.

  • Beijing Olympic Tower

    Beijing Olympic Tower

    On June 12, 2016, a new landmark was born in Beijing-the Olympic Tower located on the central axis. The permanent Olympic Five Rings symbol was also completed at the top of the tower. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said at the ceremony that day that the Olympic symbol brought the Olympic spirit back to the people of Beijing and believed that this would also inspire China to prepare for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

  • Olympic Garden

    Olympic Garden

    Beijing Olympic Park is located in Chaoyang District, Beijing City. It is located at the northern end of the central axis of Beijing. It reaches the south bank of Qinghe in the north, Beitucheng Road in the south, Anli Road and Beichen East Road in the east, Lincui Road and Beichen West Road in the west. It covers a total area of 11.59 square kilometers. It embodies the three concepts of "technology, green and humanities" and is a new urban area that integrates multiple functions of office, commerce, hotel, culture, sports, conference and living.

Day5
Beijing
In the morning, visit the Summer Palace, one of the "Three Mountains and Five Gardens" models of Beijing's royal gardens, admire the royal garden buildings, and experience the garden scenery of "the ten miles of green mountains and the double flying white birds are like Jiangnan".
Transfer the car to the airport or high-speed rail station according to the return time to end your trip to Beijing!
1 Attractions
  • Summer Palace

    Summer Palace

    The Summer Palace is located in the western suburbs of Beijing. It is the first classical garden in China. It was included in the World Heritage List on December 2, 1998. Consisting of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake, the park is set against the Western Mountain peaks. The buildings are integrated with the situation of the mountains and lakes, and the scenery is endless. The park is divided into three areas, namely the political activity area centered on the Hall of Benevolence and Shou; the living area of the Empress with Yulan Hall and Leshou Hall as the main bodies; and the scenic tourist area composed of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake.