Sure! Here's a detailed 7-day itinerary for a holiday in Beijing, China: ### Day 1: Arrival and Wangfujing - **Morning**: Arrive in Beijing and check into your hotel. - **Afternoon**: Rest and acclimate to the new time zone. - **Evening**: Explore Wangfujing Street, Beijing's famous shopping street. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and try street food at the Wangfujing Snack Street. ### Day 2: Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square - **Morning**: Visit Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square. - **Afternoon**: Explore the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. - **Evening**: Walk around Jingshan Park for a panoramic view of the Forbidden City at sunset. ### Day 3: Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple - **Morning**: Visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors prayed for good harvests. - **Afternoon**: Explore the Lama Temple (Yonghegong), Beijing's most renowned Tibetan Buddhist temple. - **Evening**: Stroll around Nanluoguxiang, a historic hutong with traditional courtyard homes, shops, and cafes. ### Day 4: Great Wall of China - **Morning**: Take a day trip to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Enjoy the scenic views and take a cable car or toboggan ride. - **Afternoon**: Continue exploring the Great Wall and have lunch at a local restaurant near the wall. - **Evening**: Return to Beijing and relax at your hotel. ### Day 5: Summer Palace and Olympic Park - **Morning**: Visit the Summer Palace, a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens, and palaces. - **Afternoon**: Explore the grounds and take a boat ride on Kunming Lake. - **Evening**: Visit Olympic Park and see the Bird’s Nest Stadium and Water Cube illuminated at night. ### Day 6: Beihai Park and Hutongs - **Morning**: Explore Beihai Park, one of the oldest and most well-preserved imperial gardens in Beijing. - **Afternoon**: Take a rickshaw tour of the hutongs (narrow alleys) to experience traditional Beijing life. - **Evening**: Visit Houhai Lake area for dinner and enjoy the lively nightlife with bars and cafes along the lake. ### Day 7: 798 Art District and Departure - **Morning**: Visit the 798 Art District, a contemporary art zone housed in a former factory complex. - **Afternoon**: Explore galleries, shops, and cafes in the art district. - **Evening**: Head to the airport for your departure. This itinerary provides a mix of cultural, historical, and modern experiences, giving you a comprehensive taste of Beijing.
