Sharing my Beijing Travel Plans! China🇨🇳

Bangkok to Beijing

🛫 Flights:
• Direct flights available: Bangkok (BKK or DMK) → Beijing Capital (PEK) or Daxing (PKX)
• Airlines: Air China, Thai Airways, China Southern, XiamenAir
• ⏱️ ~5–6 hours

🚖 Airport to City:
• From PEK: Airport Express train (30 min to downtown) or taxi (~100–150 RMB)
• From PKX: Daxing Airport Express train or DiDi (~120–180 RMB)

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🗓️ Day 1 – Imperial Beijing 🏯🕌

🌄 Morning:
• 🍜 Breakfast at hotel or try 豆浆油条 (soy milk + fried dough) from a local shop
• 🏯 Visit Forbidden City (Palace Museum) – explore halls, gardens, and royal artifacts
• 🎟️ Book tickets online in advance
• 📍 Nearest subway: Tiananmen East Station

☀️ Afternoon:
• 🚶 Walk through Tiananmen Square
• 🍱 Lunch nearby at Quanjude – famous for Peking Duck 🦆
• 🌳 Stroll through Jingshan Park for a panoramic view of the Forbidden City

🌆 Evening:
• 🚇 Head to Wangfujing Street for night market snacks
• 🦂 Try exotic street food or just window-shop
• 🍲 Dinner at Dong Lai Shun – traditional hotpot

🚇 Transport: Subway is efficient, clean, and English-friendly. Use Metro app or WeChat maps.

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🗓️ Day 2 – Great Wall & Local Life 🏔️🏘️

🌄 Morning:
• 🚐 Take a morning tour or private car to Great Wall at Mutianyu (~1.5 hrs from city)
• 🛗 Take the cable car or toboggan ride down
• 🥾 Wear comfy shoes – some steep climbs
• 📸 Best early in the morning to avoid crowds

🥢 Afternoon:
• 🍜 Local lunch near the Wall or return to city
• 🛶 Explore Houhai Lake Area – hutongs, teahouses, paddle boats
• 🚲 Rent a bike or rickshaw to tour the historic alleyways
• ☕ Stop at a courtyard café

🌃 Evening:
• 🛍️ Browse indie shops and bars at Nanluoguxiang hutong
• 🍻 Optional: Enjoy a drink at a rooftop bar near Houhai with live music

🚗 Transport: Tour van for Great Wall; subway or DiDi (Chinese Uber) for city areas

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🗓️ Day 3 – Temples, Art & Culture 🧧🎨

🌅 Morning:
• 🍵 Breakfast + stroll at Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Park)
• 🌳 Locals do tai chi, sing, and play music in the gardens
• 🏯 Explore the stunning Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

🖼️ Afternoon:
• 🚇 Head to 798 Art District – modern art zone in old factory buildings
• 🎨 Galleries, murals, cafés, photo spots
• 🛍️ Buy unique souvenirs from local artists
• 🍱 Lunch at a stylish bistro inside 798 (e.g., At Café or Moka Bros)

🌇 Evening:
• 🎭 Watch the Legend of Kung Fu show at Red Theatre (book ahead) OR
• 🥟 Enjoy a dumpling dinner at Din Tai Fung or local dim sum spot
• 🚶 Evening walk at Olympic Park – see the Bird’s Nest & Water Cube lit up

🚇 Transport: Subway + DiDi; 798 & Olympic Park are far apart—plan accordingly