5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Beijing
A balanced 5-day plan for Beijing, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Morning
O 银 Anzu
A venerable ginkgo tree steeped in religious history, its golden autumn leaves are utterly breathtaking.
1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
Afternoon
“ Shison 长 Sha ” Koku Enju
A 382-year-old majestic scholar tree standing proud between modern buildings on Tsinghua's campus.
11 min drive · 2.3 km to the next stop
Evening
Old Summer Palace Park
Hauntingly beautiful ruins of the once-magnificent Qing Dynasty imperial gardens, frozen in time.
Where to eat: Lao She's Teahouse — A well-loved local spot.
Parks & Slower Moments
Morning
Summer Palace
Wander through China's grandest imperial garden, where palaces, pavilions, and a shimmering lake dazzle at every turn.
32 min drive · 9.5 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Matteo Ricci
Visit the Beijing tomb of Matteo Ricci, the pioneering Jesuit who bridged East and West.
1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
Evening
Ferdinand Verbiest
An attraction in Beijing.
Where to eat: Moscow — Russian — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Beihai Park
Wander ancient pavilions beside a shimmering jade lake at this stunning imperial garden near the Forbidden City.
16 min walk · 1.2 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Palace Museum
Wander through China's breathtaking 600-year-old imperial palace, once home to 24 emperors.
2 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
Evening
Forbidden City
Explore 9,000 rooms of Ming dynasty splendor at the world's largest ancient palace complex.
Where to eat: Slow Boat Brewery — Burgers — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Gate of Heavenly Peace
Stand before China's most iconic gate, where history and grandeur meet at the heart of Beijing.
6 min walk · 0.5 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Monument to the People's Heroes
Towering granite obelisk at Tiananmen Square honoring China's revolutionary heroes with stirring inscriptions.
1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
Evening
Tian'anmen Square
One of the world's largest squares, steeped in history and framed by China's most iconic landmarks.
Where to eat: 姚 记 I Kimo Ten — A well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Temple of Heaven
Marvel at Ming dynasty's celestial temple where emperors once prayed for heavenly blessings.
28 min drive · 8 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
China's premier military museum showcasing weapons, aircraft, and revolutionary history across dramatic exhibition halls.
37 min drive · 11.1 km to the next stop
Evening
National Stadium
Marvel at the spectacular Bird's Nest stadium, symbol of Beijing's unforgettable 2008 Olympic Games.
Where to eat: Kabuto Sho — A well-loved local spot.
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Customize it →Built from Beijing's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.