The first thing to talk about is Tiananmen Square, which is the largest city central square in the world and a symbol of Beijing and even China. Children all over China have seen countless pictures in textbooks since childhood, and people all over China must have "witnessed" its majestic appearance, but it is still very exciting to really be in it, which is the shock and feeling that photos can't bring you at all.
If you get up early, you can also go to see the flag-raising ceremony held in Tiananmen Square in the morning. The flag-raising ceremony at sunrise and the flag-lowering ceremony at sunset every day are the most striking sacred ceremonies. Tens of thousands of people just came for this 1 minute. Strong feelings of home and country are very touching, and solemn scenes can't be seen in other parts of the world. Very worth experiencing.
2: Forbidden City
After visiting Tiananmen Square, we can visit the Forbidden City by the way. As the palace of the ancient emperor of China, we ordinary people can also see what kind of life the emperor lived before.
The Forbidden City is very big, and there are many scenic spots everywhere. Take it out alone for too long. Some places are closed and you can't see them, but most places are accessible. The most spectacular Hall of Supreme Harmony, Fengxian Hall with gilded roof, Palace of Gathered Elegance where concubines are fighting in the palace and the newly popular Yan Xi Palace are all not to be missed.
In addition to these ancient buildings, there are some rare treasures and antiques in the Forbidden City. Although most of them have been transferred to museums, a considerable number of them will take turns to temporarily stay in the Forbidden City. As for the treasure displayed when you go, it depends entirely on luck.
3: The Great Wall
Besides Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, the third place is of course Badaling Great Wall. Mao famously said that the Great Wall is not a hero. Can I come to Beijing without going to the Great Wall? In fact, there are many sections of the Great Wall. Besides other places in Beijing, there are even several sections in Beijing, such as Badaling, Juyongguan, Mutianyu and Simatai. You can choose them according to your itinerary, but the Badaling Great Wall is most recommended by Bian Xiao.
It is located in Yanqing County, northwest of Beijing. It is the best-preserved section of the Great Wall in Ming Dynasty, and it is also the most frequently visited section by domestic and foreign tourists. The Badaling Great Wall is 374 1 m long and imposing. Other Great Walls, Juyongguan in Changping, Mutianyu in Huairou and Simatai in Miyun all have their own characteristics and are worth visiting.
4: Shichahai
The top three scenic spots in Beijing are basically fixed, and the fourth place is quite different, but I strongly recommend Shichahai in Bian Xiao! Why? Because this is not a scenic spot, but a group of scenic spots! The most important thing is that there is no charge.
Shichahai includes three waters, namely Qianhai, Houhai and Xihai (also known as Jishuitan) and its adjacent areas. Walking around are all famous places, such as Mei Lanfang's former residence, Beijing Fu Jen Catholic University's former residence, Qi Baishi's former residence, Soong Ching Ling's former residence, Drum Tower, Nanluoguxiang and so on. Walking here is equivalent to visiting many scenic spots.
There are many bar snacks in Shichahai, like this old house with a long history and bar snacks and many other places. But there are not many people mixed together, and they are so well integrated. Shichahai is a bit wonderful. When you come here, you will have a strange feeling of "old Beijing". You think Beijing is so special that you can't even consciously bring a voice.
5: Summer Palace
The Summer Palace may be regarded as a little contribution of Lafayette to future generations, but it paid a painful price at that time. The Summer Palace was severely damaged twice in history. 1860 was burnt down by the British and French allied forces, then rebuilt and renamed the Summer Palace. 1900 was destroyed by Eight-Nation Alliance again, and 1902 was rebuilt to its present scale.
The Summer Palace is the largest imperial garden in China. We especially recommend the Buddha Pavilion, the Promenade, the Zhou Shi, the Seventeen Arch Bridge and the Bronze Bull. These are landmarks, so be sure to punch in. The promenade and the seventeen-hole bridge are particularly beautiful.
6: Gongwangfu
If you want to say what is the most distinctive thing in Beijing, I'm afraid many people will say quadrangles. How can you come to Beijing without seeing Gongwangfu, the largest quadrangle in China?
Actually, it's ridiculous to say quadrilateral. If Gong Wang Fu is a quadrangle, it is the most expensive quadrangle in the world, because each pillar is worth 2.7 billion yuan. This used to be the residence of the famous corrupt official Xiao Shenyang. Later, after the small Shenyang was killed, the mansion was turned around several times and finally got into the hands of Prince Gong, who became his surname.
The building of this house is very similar to the internal structure of the Forbidden City. It is said that when Little Shenyang was built, it specially invited people to study the architectural style of the Forbidden City, and then followed suit. All the partitions in the house are golden nanmu, which is comparable to the luxury of the palace.
7: Wangfujing
It is said on the Internet that Wangfujing is used to cheat foreigners to spend money. In fact, this statement is correct, but it is not only correct. Wangfujing is the most characteristic commercial street in Beijing. If you go, you will see some strange things. Most of the goods in it are very expensive, which the average person can't afford, but if you don't go, it seems a little worse.
Wangfujing Street mainly displays the commercial features of Beijing in the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China. East Chang 'an Avenue in the south and China Art Museum in the north. It is the most famous commercial street in Beijing with a history of 100 years. Here, you can feel the commercial street in Beijing in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China and even in the period of reform and opening up. This is his most special place.
As for shopping, it depends on your personal spending power.
8: Lama Temple
There is a place in Beijing where religious believers are well worth visiting, and that is the Lama Temple, because it is both a palace and a temple. Not only is it a "land blessed by dragons", but it is also said that worship is very effective.
The Lama Temple is exquisitely built and has a unique artistic style that combines Han, Manchu, Mongolian, Tibetan and other architectural arts. Up to now, many monks still practice in it.
The Lama Temple is very effective, but Bian Xiao didn't make it up himself. Many people came here to make a wish and they realized it. It is said by word of mouth that the curative effect of the Lama Temple is well known, making it one of the most popular temples in Beijing. On the first day and the fifteenth day, the incense is even more crowded.
9: Xiangshan
Xiangshan is a famous forest park in Beijing, with secluded Shan Qi, temples, courtyards and clear springs. 165438+1early October1mid-October is the best season for viewing red leaves. Xiangshan is not only a good place to enjoy red leaves, but also a favorite tourist and fitness place for Beijing residents. Every day before dawn, there are countless people climbing mountains and fitness here, which has become a unique scenery of Xiangshan.
According to historical records, China built palaces and other gardens here in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and the Qing Emperor Qianlong built pavilions and pavilions here, named "Jingyi Garden", which became one of the famous "three mountains and five gardens" in western Beijing at that time. But Xiangshan is crowded in the news every year because there are too many people. Friends who are afraid of crowding had better go from Monday to Friday.
10: Ming Tombs
The Ming Tombs are the tombs of the Ming emperors in China, located at Tianshou Mountain at the foot of Yanshan Mountain in Changping District, northwest suburb of Beijing. From May of the seventh year of Yongle (1409), Changling was established here, and the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen, was buried in Siling. In the past 230 years, 13 tombs of emperors, 7 tombs of concubines and 1 tombs of eunuchs have been built successively. * * * buried thirteen emperors, twenty-three queens, two princes, more than thirty concubines and a eunuch.
Many people have a vague concept of the Ming Tombs, thinking that they are looking at the 13 Mausoleum, but they are not. In this area, there are 13 mausoleums, but only three are open at present, and the rest are not allowed to enter. It should also be noted that the distance between scenic spots is not close, and several mausoleums need to take a bus, which is about 10-20.