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Family-Friendly Beijing Adventure

Day 1: Historical Beijing

Beijing, China

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Local Eatery

Start your day with a traditional Chinese breakfast at a local eatery to fuel up for a day of exploration.
Walk or take a short taxi ride to Tiananmen Square.
50 CNY, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Tiananmen Square

Explore the iconic Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world and of great historical significance.
Walk to the Forbidden City.
Free, 2 hours

12:30 PM

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious Chinese lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Walk to Jingshan Park.
100 CNY, 1.5 hours

2:30 PM

Jingshan Park

Climb to the top of Jingshan Park for panoramic views of the Forbidden City and Beijing cityscape.
Take a taxi to your hotel or next destination.
10 CNY, 1 hour

4:00 PM

Hotel Check-in/Rest

Check-in to your hotel and freshen up before heading out for dinner.
Rest at the hotel.
Included in accommodation, 2 hours

6:30 PM

Dinner at Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant

Indulge in Beijing's famous Peking Duck at Quanjude, a renowned restaurant for this dish.
Walk or take a short taxi ride to the restaurant.
250 CNY, 2 hours
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Day 2: Cultural Exploration

Beijing, China

8:30 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before starting your day of cultural exploration.
Walk or take a short taxi ride to the Temple of Heaven.
Included in accommodation, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Temple of Heaven

Visit the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage site where emperors once prayed for good harvests.
Take a taxi to Beijing Zoo.
30 CNY, 2 hours

12:30 PM

Lunch at Zoo Cafe

Have lunch at the Zoo Cafe inside Beijing Zoo, a fun experience for the whole family.
Join a Hutong Tour starting from the zoo area.
80 CNY, 1.5 hours

3:00 PM

Beijing Zoo

Explore Beijing Zoo and see giant pandas, among other animals.
Take a taxi to the starting point of the Hutong Tour.
50 CNY, 2 hours

5:30 PM

Hutong Tour

Embark on a Hutong Tour to experience traditional Beijing alleyways and courtyard homes.
Take a taxi back to your hotel.
150 CNY, 2 hours

7:30 PM

Dinner at Local Dumpling House

Enjoy a dinner of delicious dumplings at a local restaurant known for its traditional cuisine.
Walk or take a short taxi ride to the restaurant.
120 CNY, 1.5 hours
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Day 3: Scenic Beijing

Beijing, China

9:00 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before heading out to explore more of Beijing's scenic spots.
Take a taxi to the Summer Palace.
Included in accommodation, 1 hour

10:30 AM

Summer Palace

Visit the beautiful Summer Palace, a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Take a taxi to Olympic Park.
60 CNY, 2 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at Park Restaurant

Have lunch at a restaurant inside Olympic Park overlooking the iconic Bird's Nest stadium.
Take a taxi to Wangfujing Street.
150 CNY, 1.5 hours

3:00 PM

Olympic Park

Explore Olympic Park and see the Bird's Nest stadium and Water Cube from the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Walk down Wangfujing Street for shopping and sightseeing.
20 CNY, 2 hours

5:30 PM

Wangfujing Street

Stroll along Wangfujing Street, one of Beijing's most famous shopping streets with a mix of modern and traditional shops.
Take a taxi back to your hotel.
10 CNY, 1.5 hours

7:00 PM

Farewell Dinner at Local Hotpot Restaurant

End your Beijing adventure with a hotpot dinner at a local restaurant, a fun and interactive dining experience.
Walk or take a short taxi ride to the restaurant.
200 CNY, 2 hours
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