"Have You Visited Our Capital in Recent Years?"

Here's a brief Beijing travel guide: ❤️❤️Preparation Documents: Bring your ID card. Students with student IDs and seniors with senior citizen cards can enjoy discounts at some attractions. Book tickets in advance through official WeChat accounts for popular attractions like the Forbidden City and National Museum. Clothing: Beijing is cool in the mornings and evenings in April. Bring a light jacket, and wear T-shirts or shirts during the day. Personal items: Beijing has a dry climate. Bring moisturizer, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes. ❤️Transportation Guide Airports: Capital International Airport is close to downtown, with airport express train and airport buses available. Daxing International Airport has new facilities and an express rail link. Train stations: Beijing Railway Station is close to Tiananmen; Beijing West Station is large-scale; Beijing South Station serves high-speed trains; Beijing North Station is the starting point for the S2 line to Badaling Great Wall. City transport: Subway is recommended - use "Yitongxing" APP or transit codes; trolley buses have character but may face traffic; taxis are convenient but hard to get during peak hours or near popular attractions. 🌈Attraction Guide ❤️The Forbidden City One of the world's five great palaces, impressive with 600 years of imperial grandeur. 2025 marks its 605th anniversary, featuring a new "Ming Dynasty Golden Books and Iron Certificates" exhibition. Known for red walls, yellow tiles, and ornate architecture. The Three Great Halls are magnificent, and the Six Eastern and Western Palaces reveal palace life. Significant for preserving Ming and Qing Dynasty history and culture, it's crucial for studying imperial life and architecture. Recommended for experiencing imperial majesty and historical depth up close. Closed Mondays. Bring ID for quick entry. Audio guides available for in-depth understanding. ❤️Badaling Great Wall "You're not a true hero until you reach the Great Wall." Features winding walls and interconnected beacon towers. Showcases ancient architectural wisdom and determination. Symbolizes the Chinese national spirit, inspiring countless people. Recommended for magnificent mountain views in spring. Temperature around 17°C recently, but prepare for weekend cooling. Bring windproof jacket. Suggest early morning visit to avoid crowds. ❤️Summer Palace Spring activities include boating on Kunming Lake, viewing ancient paintings in the Long Corridor, and watching magnolias bloom on Longevity Hill. Combines southern water town and northern garden styles with stunning lake and mountain views. Preserves extensive imperial garden architecture and cultural heritage. Half-price tickets for women with ID in March, plus new "Spring Water Tea Banquet" experience to enjoy imperial garden poetry. ❤️Temple of Heaven Blue-tiled golden-topped Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests contrasts beautifully with pink apricot blossoms. Peony season starts in April. Outstanding example of ancient Chinese sacrificial architecture with unique style. Reflects ancient Chinese reverence for nature. Now offers hanfu rental for visitors to dress as "ceremonial participants" for photos. ❤️798 Art District Popular with youth for its "industrial style + trendy exhibitions." International RV camping exhibition in March. Perfectly blends industrial heritage with modern art, full of creativity. Contributes to Beijing's cultural creative industry development. Recommended for experiencing outdoor aesthetics and art fusion, perfect for art and photography enthusiasts. ❤️❤️Food Recommendations Peking Duck: Crispy skin, tender meat, melts with sugar. Try Siji Minfu Forbidden City branch or Da Dong. Zhajiang Noodles: Famous Beijing-style noodles with rich sauce, pair with soybean milk, donkey roll, and luzhu. Copper Hot Pot: Traditional Beijing style, clear broth for tender lamb slices, served with sesame sauce. Try Jubaoyuan Houhai or Man Hengji. ❤️Accommodation Suggestions Dongcheng District (near Nanluoguxiang, Shichahai): Rich Beijing culture, close to attractions, ideal for in-depth tours. Fengtai District (near South Station): Convenient high-speed rail access, subway lines 4 and 10. Ping'anli (near Beihai): Traditional hutong food, walking distance to Tiananmen and Beihai Park, convenient for flag-raising ceremony.