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故宫博物院
Dongcheng
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Plan your first visit to Beijing. Explore the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, find a place to stay, and decide how to get into town from PEK or PKX.
Prepare for your trip
3-Day Beijing Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Spend one day in the old city, one day at the Great Wall and one day at the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. Put the Forbidden City on the day you can secure a ticket.
Forbidden City and Great Wall Tickets in Beijing
Book the Forbidden City in advance through the Palace Museum. For the Great Wall, choose the section you want to visit, then check exactly what the ticket covers. Bring the passport you used to book.
Beijing Airport Guide: PEK and PKX to the City
Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing (PKX) are separate airports on different sides of the city. Read the three-letter code on your flight confirmation before choosing a train or arranging pickup.
Where to Stay in Beijing on Your First Trip
Look at Wangfujing for central sightseeing, Qianmen for old-city streets, or Sanlitun for restaurants and evening plans. Compare the walk to your nearest subway station and the route from your airport before booking.
Places to start
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天坛公园
Dongcheng
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颐和园
Haidian
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慕田峪长城
Huairou
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