Three-day free travel in Beijing (free travel guide, attraction recommendations, transportation guide)

Beijing, as the capital of China, has rich history, culture and amazing attractions. For those travelers who like to travel independently, Beijing is an ideal destination. In this article, I will provide you with a free travel guide for a three-day trip to Beijing, including attraction recommendations and transportation guides to help you fully experience this ancient and modern city in a short period of time.

Day 1: History and Culture Tour

In the morning, you can start your trip to Beijing, starting with Tiananmen Square. As one of the largest city squares in the world, Tiananmen Square is one of the symbols of China. You can admire the magnificent buildings here, such as the Tiananmen Gate Tower and the Monument to the People's Heroes. Don’t forget to take photos here.

Next, you can walk to the Forbidden City, which is right next to Tiananmen Square. The Forbidden City is a representative of ancient Chinese palace architecture and one of the largest ancient palace buildings in the world. Here you can visit many palaces, palaces and gardens and learn about the life of the ancient Chinese royal family. Remember to book your tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line.

For lunch, you can taste Beijing’s specialty – roast duck. Roast duck is one of the most famous dishes in Beijing. You can choose to go to a famous roast duck restaurant to taste authentic roast duck.

In the afternoon, you can go to the Summer Palace. The Summer Palace is the largest royal garden in China and is known as the "Royal Garden Museum". Here you can admire exquisite architecture, vast lakes and beautiful gardens. You can choose to take a boat trip to Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace to experience the tranquil water scenery.

In the evening, you can choose to taste traditional Beijing snacks such as noodles with soybean paste, bean juice and sheep scorpions at restaurants near Beijing Wangfujing Pedestrian Street. Here, you can also buy a variety of unique souvenirs and handicrafts.

Day 2: Modern and Natural Journey

In the morning, you can go to Beijing’s iconic buildings - the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube. The Bird's Nest was the main stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the largest steel structure stadium in the world. Here you can tour the interior of the stadium and enjoy views of the entire Olympic Park along the observation deck outside the Bird's Nest. The Water Cube is the swimming pool of the Olympic Games and has now been transformed into a water park. You can enjoy water activities here.

For lunch, you can taste Beijing’s traditional noodles—zhajiang noodles and fried noodles. These delicious noodles are an important part of Beijingers' daily life.

In the afternoon, you can come to Indigo in Beijing and take a cruise on the beautiful Yangtze River. You can enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and famous buildings, such as the CCTV Headquarters Building. On the boat, you can also taste authentic Beijing tea art.

In the evening, you can choose to go to Houhai area in Beijing. Houhai is an ancient and charming lake surrounded by many bars and restaurants. You can taste it hereTaste various delicacies and experience Beijing's nightlife.

Day Three: Culture and Art Tour

In the morning, you can go to Beijing’s 798 Art District. 798 Art District is an internationally renowned art gathering place with many artist studios, galleries and art exhibitions. Here you can admire various works of art and communicate with artists.

At lunch, you can taste Beijing's special snack - donkey rolling. Donkey rolling is a delicacy made of pancakes wrapped with fried sauce and cucumber shreds. It has a unique texture and is very delicious.

In the afternoon, you can come to the National Museum of China. The National Museum is one of the largest museums in China and has a large collection of precious cultural relics and works of art. Here, you can learn about China's long history and culture.

In the evening, you can choose to go sightseeing at the CCTV building in Beijing. The CCTV building is a modern building and one of the most important television media institutions in China. You can take the sightseeing elevator to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Beijing.

During these three days of free travel, you will have the opportunity to experience Beijing’s rich history, culture and modern charm. I hope this guide will be helpful to your trip to Beijing, and I wish you a happy trip!