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5-Day Beijing Itinerary with AI Travel Planning
A balanced 5-day Beijing itinerary includes the Forbidden City, Great Wall, hutongs, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, local food, and enough rest between large attractions.
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A balanced 5-day Beijing itinerary includes the Forbidden City, Great Wall, hutongs, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, local food, and enough rest between large attractions.
Visual overview
What you need to prepare
Day 1: Arrival and easy walk
Check in, test payment, save your hotel address, and explore near your hotel.
- Hotel check-in
- Test Alipay
- Simple dinner
Day 2–3: History and Great Wall
Visit the Forbidden City and take a Great Wall day trip.
- Forbidden City
- Tiananmen area
- Mutianyu Great Wall
Day 4–5: Local life and departure
Explore hutongs, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, shopping, and food.
- Hutongs
- Temple of Heaven
- Summer Palace
Foreigner tips
Avoid these common problems
Beijing attractions are large and tiring.
Major attractions may require advance booking.
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