Beijing, the capital city of China, famous for housing many traditional and vibrant national treasures. The city received an effective rejuvenation for conducting the 2008 Olympics and now is praised for its improved infrastructure. There is so much to see and explore this fascinating city that guarantees vastly improved safety for tourists, especially women and children. However, prior to your journey, make sure you have a health insurance card and have taken the recommended immunizations.
Here goes your well-planned itinerary for what to see and do while spending three jam-packed days in Beijing.
Day 1
- Visit the Temple of Heaven. One could really feel the charming spirit of China – the air is filled with chanting prayers, light classic tunes and often you can witness opera performances, exercises, dance and much more. Head through the nearby courtyard where you could watch the interesting matchmaking market and a bit of gambling going on.
- The Forbidden City, the magnificent palace of China. This is a massive one made up of 980 buildings and holds its rank in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You must carry your passport stamped with Visas to get in and be fast as there is a limit in the number of tickets being sold.
- Twenty minutes’ walk in the south direction to Tiananmen Square. A prominent place