The notebook of Beijing
Open a parenthesis in the heart of the city.
An imperial and contemporary capital, Beijing brings together palaces, temples, Hutongs and large museums in a metropolis with considerable distances.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
Metropolis area · City · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Beijing
An imperial and contemporary capital, Beijing brings together palaces, temples, Hutongs and large museums in a metropolis with considerable distances.
The discovery of Beijing revolves around the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. The stay thus alternates between the big city, urban life and heritage, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Forbidden City
- Temple of Heaven
- Summer Palace
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Forbidden City
The ancient imperial palace aligns monumental courtyards, throne rooms and collections in the heart of the historical axis. An early-in-the-day visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Temple
Temple of Heaven
The ritual set of the Ming and Qing is organized around the circular room of prayers for the good harvest. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; schedules, outfits and photographic rules are to be checked on site.
Palace
Summer Palace
Pavilions, gardens and long gallery surround Kunming Lake in the northwest of the capital. Collections and remains take time to exceed a mere photographic stop; a visit to the site helps to understand their regional historical context.
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Grande Muraille de Mutianyu
This restored section follows wooded ridges and maintains a dense succession of watchtowers. Collections and remains take time to exceed a mere photographic stop; a visit to the site helps to understand their regional historical context.
Practical tips
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