7-Day Budget Beijing Adventure

7 Days & 6 Nights Beijing Travel Guide

【Overall Budget Plan】

Transportation: ¥200 (subway/bus)
Accommodation: ¥250 (budget hostels or shared rooms)
Dining: ¥120 (street food & fast meals)
Attractions & Tickets: ¥80
Miscellaneous (transport card deposit, souvenirs, etc.): ¥50

【Detailed Itinerary】

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Transport: Subway to downtown (Budget: ¥20)
Accommodation: Budget hostels near Wudaokou or Gulou (¥30-50/night)
Explore nearby shopping streets to experience Beijing's vibe after settling in

Day 2: Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City
Transport: Subway (¥20)
Morning: Visit Tiananmen Square (free)
Lunch: Local eateries for Zhajiang noodles or Peking duck (~¥20)
Afternoon: Forbidden City (¥60, book online to skip queues)
Evening: Wangfujing Pedestrian Street night market (try local snacks ~¥30)

Day 3: Temple of Heaven & Leisure
Transport: Subway (¥20)
Morning: Temple of Heaven Park (¥15)
Lunch: Nearby snack shops (¥20)
Afternoon: Qianmen Street & Dashilan for old Beijing charm (free)
Evening: Nanluoguxiang alley night stroll (free)

Day 4: Summer Palace
Transport: Subway (¥20)
Full day: Summer Palace (¥30)
Meals: Packed lunch or park snacks (¥20)
Evening: Hutong walks near the palace

Day 5: Beijing Zoo or 798 Art Zone
Option 1: Zoo (¥30) with panda exhibit
Option 2: 798 Art District (free)
Transport: Subway/bus (¥20)
Lunch: Fast food (¥20)
Evening: Houhai area for hutongs & bars (BYO drinks)

Day 6: Great Wall Day Trip (Badaling or Juyongguan)
Transport: Shared tour or public transit (~¥50 roundtrip)
Ticket: ¥45
Morning: Depart for Great Wall
Lunch: Packed food or simple meals onsite
Afternoon: Explore & photograph
Evening: Return to city

【Practical Tips】
• Book attraction tickets online in advance
• Use Beijing transit cards for savings
• Try authentic street food (soy milk, zhajiang noodles, lüdagun)
• Choose hostels near subway stations
• Stay flexible with daily plans

【Important Notes】
• Weather: Pack season-appropriate clothing
• Budget: Keep under ¥700 with smart spending
• Safety: Watch belongings in crowded areas

Enjoy your trip! 🎉