Several paid attractions worth visiting!
These three attractions are: the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace!
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City, also known as the Forbidden City, is the most complete and largest ancient wooden structure complex in China and even in the world. It is known as the "first of the five palaces in the world." The Forbidden City was built by the Yongle Emperor Zhu Di. According to its layout and function, it is divided into two major parts: the "outer court" and the "inner court." The Qianqing Gate is the boundary, with the outer court to the south of the Qianqing Gate and the inner court to the north. The inner court is centered on the Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Hall, and Kunning Palace, as well as the East Six Palaces and West Six Palaces on the east and west sides. It is the residence of feudal emperors and concubines, which is commonly known as the "Three Palaces and Six Courtyards". There are a large number of precious cultural relics in the Forbidden City. According to statistics, there are millions of pieces, accounting for one-sixth of the total number of cultural relics in the country. The Clock Museum has clock demonstrations at 11 and 14 o'clock every day, which should not be missed.
Transportation: The Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing. It can be reached by bus, subway and other means in the city.
Bus: Take bus No. 1, No. 2, No. 52, No. 59, No. 82, No. 99, No. 120, No. 126, Sightseeing Line 1, Night No. 17, Night No. 1, Night No. 2, Special No. 2 in the city, get off at "Tiananmen East" station and walk about 900 meters to Wumen. Or, take bus No. 1, 5, 52, 99, sightseeing line 1, night line 1, and special line 2 and get off at "Tiananmen West", then walk about 1,000 meters to enter from the Meridian Gate.
Subway: Take subway line 1 and get off at "Tiananmen East" station, walk about 900 meters, and enter the Forbidden City from the Meridian Gate. (South Gate of the Palace Museum)
PS: There is no parking lot in the Forbidden City, and the surrounding public parking lots are also far away, so it is not recommended to drive here.
Tickets
Off-season (November 1st - March 31st of the following year): 40 yuan/person (excluding the Treasure House and the Clock and Watch House)
Peak season (April 1st - October 31st): 60 yuan/person (excluding the Treasure House and the Clock and Watch House)
You must buy a separate ticket for the Treasure House and the Clock and Watch House: (regardless of off-season or peak season)
Treasure House (Ningshou Palace area, Opera House, Stone Drum House): 10 yuan/person;
Clock and Watch House (Fengxian Hall area): 10 yuan/person
Tips:
Wandering around the central axis of the Forbidden City: Taihemen three halls → Qianqingmen → Qianqing Palace → Jiaotai Hall → Kunning Palace → Imperial Garden → Shenwumen (You can enter Jingshan Park from Shenwumen) East Road: Wumen → Taihemen three halls → Qianqingmen → East Six Palaces → Ningshou Palace → Zhenfeijing West Road: Wumen → Taihemen three halls → Qianqingmen → West Six Palaces → Cining Palace → Yangxin Hall → Shufangzhai The Forbidden City has implemented a one-way tour route from south to north: Visitors must enter the Forbidden City from Wumen (South Gate) and leave the Forbidden City from Shenwumen (North Gate) after the tour.
Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven Park is very large, not only with great historical significance, but also with very good greenery. It is highly recommended and worth a visit. If you take the subway to the Temple of Heaven Park, get off at the East Gate Station of the Temple of Heaven, exit from Exit A2, turn right and you will see the ticket office of the East Gate. You must buy a package ticket, otherwise you can only visit the big park. The core parts, such as the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Echo Wall, cannot be entered or seen. Enter through the east gate and walk west to reach the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. After visiting the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, walk south to visit the Circular Mound and the Echo Wall. Turn back to the northwest to visit the Shenle Office and the Zhai Palace. If time is limited, you can go out through the west gate to end your visit. If time permits, it is recommended to take a deeper tour in the park. There are many ancient trees and good greenery. It is a good place to relax. After the tour, it is recommended to go out through the north gate. There is an old Ciqikou bean juice shop across the street. You can taste authentic Beijing snacks at a reasonable price. If you take the subway from the north gate, it is slightly closer to Ciqikou Station than to turn back to the East Gate Station of the Temple of Heaven.
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace is located in the western suburbs of Beijing. It is the first of China's classical gardens. It has a total area of about 290 hectares and consists of Longevity Mountain and Kunming Lake. The whole park is divided into three areas: the political activity area centered on the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity; the emperor and empress living area with Yulan Hall and Leshou Hall as the main body; and the scenic tourist area consisting of Longevity Mountain and Kunming Lake. The entire park is set against the backdrop of the peaks of the Western Hills, and the architectural complex is integrated with the mountain and lake conditions in the park, making the scenery ever-changing. It was listed on the World Heritage List on December 2, 1998.
Transportation
To Xigongmen: take bus No. 469 or No. 539 and get off at Ximen Station of Summer Palace;
To Beigongmen: take subway Line 4 and exit at Beigongmen Station, Exit D, or take bus No. 303, 330, 331, 346, 375, 384, 563, 601, 608, 683, 696, 697, 718, Special 5, Special 10 and get off at Beigongmen Station of Summer Palace;
To Donggongmen: take subway Line 4 and exit at Xiyuan Station, Exit C2, or take bus No. 209, 330, 331, 332, 346, 394, 601, 608, 626, 683, 690, 696, 718 and get off at Summer Palace Station;
To Xinjiangongmen: take bus No. 74, 374, 437, 952 and get off at Xinjiangongmen Station of Summer Palace.
Conclusion
If you don’t have much time in Beijing, you can visit these attractions.