05/06/2025
Here’s the English translation of the November-December Beijing travel guide:
🎁 Travelers visiting Beijing in November-December are in for a treat… 💕
**5-day pure play tour in Beijing (November-December): Only ¥980 per person**
If you plan to travel to Beijing between November and December, the following guide might help—be sure to save it for future reference! This guide covers travel tips, attraction tickets, transportation, opening hours, and includes a Beijing travel map. A "pitfall avoidance" guide for Beijing travel is also included.
👁️ Recommended Accommodation Areas in Beijing:
👀 1. Xicheng District (near Xidan, Beihai, and Houhai): Close to major attractions, ideal for easy sightseeing.
👀 2. Chaoyang District (near Sanlitun and Guomao CBD): As Beijing’s financial hub, it offers numerous high-end business hotels for an excellent stay.
👀 3. Haidian District: Home to Tsinghua University and Peking University—perfect for family trips with kids.
😶🌫️ 5-Day Beijing Itinerary Guide 😶🌫️:
❗ Day 1: Airport/train station pickup → Free time to explore.
❗ Day 2: Watch the Tiananmen Flag-Raising Ceremony → Visit Tiananmen Square, The Palace Museum, Shichahai, and Qianmen Street.
❗ Day 3: Trip to Badaling Great Wall → Explore Olympic Park.
❗ Day 4: Visit Summer Palace → Photo stop at Tsinghua University/Peking University (exterior) → Tour Temple of Heaven.
❗ Day 5: Departure day.
🎈 Important Notes 🎈:
🦠 As a popular tourist city, some attractions require advance booking—recommended to reserve 7-10 days in advance.
😶🌫️ Attraction Tips 😶🌫️:
- **Flag-Raising Ceremony**: Families visiting Beijing for the first time should wake up early to watch it.
- Palace Museum: Book 7 days in advance; tickets are released at 20:00 nightly. Tickets are competitive but worth every penny.
- Park: Located opposite the Palace Museum, offering panoramic views of the complex.
- Museum of China: Book 7 days in advance; closed Mondays; tickets released at 17:00 nightly.
- Museum: Book 10 days in advance; tickets released at midnight (24:00).
- Square: Book 7 days in advance.
- **Mao Zedong Memorial Hall**: Store bags and belongings at the luggage storage before entering.
Travel Tips:
- **Independent Travel**: Suitable for short trips (2-3 days), but plan your itinerary carefully in advance.
- **Group Tours**: For longer trips (5-6 days), contact a professional travel agency (e.g., DDTours【蒲公英旅行】DDTours【蒲公英旅行】 for a local tour. They handle accommodation, transportation, and tickets—perfect for families with kids.
Must-Visit Photo Spots for First-Time Visitors:
1. **The Palace Museum**: Stand with your back to the sun in front of the Meridian Gate, using the red walls and green tiles as your backdrop.
2. **Drum Tower**: Walk west along Gulou Street—the alley entrance is the iconic photo spot.
3. **Shichahai**: Take photos on a painted boat for a timeless, historic vibe.
4. **Temple of Heaven**: The Echo Wall in the morning or the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the afternoon make great shots.
5. **Bird’s Nest/Water Cube**: Photos look best at night when they’re lit up.
