Beijing in 72 hours: temples, the Great Wall and Forbidden City

I finally made it to the capital of China! I only had 3 days here, and I tried to fit in all the highlights. I walked up to 16 km a day and managed to enjoy this beautiful city with its rich history!
🌆 My 3-Day Itinerary
Day 1:
• Tiananmen Square
• Qianmen Street
• Temple of Heaven
• Wangfujing Street
Day 2:
• Badaling Great Wall
• Lama Temple
• Sanlitun District
• CCTV Building
• China World Mall
Day 3:
• Summer Palace
• Yuanmingyuan Park
• Forbidden City
• Beihai Park
• SOHO Galaxy

🍜 Restaurant Recommendations:
• Muji Café
• Siji Minfu (but it’s always crowded!)
• Restaurants at China World Shopping Mall (there are three floors full of dining options!)

🛌 Hotel:
I stayed at the Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel — good service and a convenient location.
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Post by Caterina Fors | Jul 13, 2025