Beijing, as the capital of China, has a long history and splendid culture. At the same time, it has beautiful mountains and rivers, numerous sceneries and beautiful seasons! What's the best way to tour Beijing? This may be the question most first-time tourists want to ask.

Two-day tour tips are as follows:

1.The Great Wall

The Great Wall is an important geographical and cultural symbol of China and the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The Great Wall in Beijing was first built in the Northern Qi Dynasty and built in the Ming Dynasty on a large scale. From Pinggu in the east to Mentougou in the west, it passes through six districts of Pinggu, Miyun, Huairou, Changping, Yanqing and Mentougou in Beijing, with a total length of 573 km. The architectural remains of the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty in Beijing are preserved in various forms, such as castle, pass, wall, enemy tower, beacon tower, and barrier wall, among which Badaling Great Wall and Mutianyu Great Wall are national  5A-level scenic spots.

A. The excellent part of the Great Wall: the Badaling Great Wall

Badaling Great Wall, known as "one of the nine major gateways in the world", is an important part of the Great Wall, a great defense project in ancient China. It is a pass of the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty and an outpost of Juyongguan, an important pass of the Great Wall. In ancient times, it was said that "the danger of Juyong lies not in the pass but in Badaling". It was an important barrier for the capital of Beijing, and has always been a place for strategists to fight for. Badaling Great Wall is the best preserved and most representative of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty, so it is the earliest section of the Great Wall open to tourists. The Badaling Great Wall is the excellent part of Ming Great Wall. It is well known with the slogan "One who fails to reach the Great Wall is not a hero". It attracts tourists from all over the world.

The overall structure of Badaling Great Wall is trapezoid, narrower in the East and wider in the west, with two East and West gates. The east gate is called "Juyong Waizhen", and the west gate is called "Beimen Suoshi". There are 12 defense towers in the section extending northward and 7 defense towers in the section extending southward. You can also climb to the Great Wall through south 4th tower, north 4th tower, north 8th tower, and north 11th tower. Among them, south 4th is the best place to enjoy the view of the Great Wall; the north 8th tower is the highest defense tower, also known as "Guan Ri Tai". The north 8th tower is more than 1500 meters away from Guancheng. A cableway is also built between the south 4th tower and the north 8th tower. Tourists who do not want to walk can take the cableway to arrive directly, and then take the cableway to return after playing, which can save physical strength and play leisurely.

The best time to visit is from March to May and from September to November every year. Spring is the most comfortable season in Beijing, and the mountains are full of flowers. Red maple leaves can be seen all over the mountain in autumn. The climate conditions in winter and summer are slightly worse than those in spring and autumn, but the Great Wall covered by snow in winter is more solemn and majestic.

Address: North entrance of Guangou Ancient Road, Jundu Mountain, Yanqing District

Transportation: take subway Line 8 or Line 13 and get off at Huoying station; transfer to Line S2 at huangtudian station, and get off at Badaling station

Opening hours: from 9:00-16:00 every day since Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Ticket price: 40 yuan/person in peak season; 35 yuan/person in off season

Ticket purchase: Since March 23, 2020, visitors can sign up for the real name system and book tickets through the WeChat official account of "Badaling Great Wall", the official website or the official online ticketing system. In order to ensure the health and safety of tourists, the scenic area will carry out flow control according to 30% of the optimum capacity (65000 persons), and make appointments of visiting during two periods, including 9:00-12:30 and 12:30-16:00 every day.

Tel: +86-10-69122222

B. The Mutianyu Great Wall

In addition to the Badaling Great Wall, the equally famous Mutianyu Great Wall is also very beautiful.

Mutianyu Great Wall has the lowest terrain, only 486 meters above sea level. As it goes eastward, the height rises abruptly. Within less than 500 meters to Dajiaolou (Muzi Yitai), the height rises 117 meters. Going west, it is relatively gentle, reaching the highest point, only passing through 10 enemy towers, with an elevation of 533 meters to 1039 meters from 486 meters. On both sides of the Great Wall of Mutianyu are crenels. To the east of Zhengguantai, there is a branch about 1000 meters long, known as "bald tail".

C. Water Great Wall

Huanghuacheng Great Wall is actually a military fortress composed of three checkpoints and four Great Walls, which is rare in the whole Great Wall series. There are three features of Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall. First, there is a fortress and water at the same time. Second, some parts of the Great Wall are immersed into the water, which is the origin of water Great wall. Third, there is an amazing garden of chestnuts in various forms.

2. Olympic Park

You can go straight to the Olympic Park when you are back from the Great Wall.

Beijing Olympic Park is located in Chaoyang District, Beijing. It is located at the north end of the central axis of Beijing. The north end is the southern bank of Qinghe River; the southern end is Beitucheng Road; the eastern end is Anli road and Beichen East Road; the western end is lincui road and Beichen West Road. It is a national 5A-level scenic spot.

The Olympic Park covers a total area of 11.59 square kilometers, divided into three areas. In the north is the forest park, covering an area of 6.8 square kilometers. In the middle is an area of 3.15 square kilometers. In the south is the venue area and reserved land, covering an area of 1.64 square kilometers. The Olympic Park is an extension of the central axis, implying the continuity of China's millennium history and culture, and embodies the concept of "science and technology, green, and humanity".

The Olympic Park presents a unique cultural landscape for audiences all over the world, including a dragon shaped river running through the north and south, a number of sculpture works, various well-designed flower patterns, unique lamp posts, etc. The sunken garden combines traditional Chinese elements with modern architecture to create a blend of ancient and modern artistic conception.

The Olympic Park is the largest artificial water system in Asia, the largest urban green landscape in Asia, the world's most open pedestrian square, the longest underground transportation hub in Asia, and the largest celebration square.

The main attractions are as follows:

A. The National Stadium(the "Bird's Nest")

The majestic national stadium is one of the landmarks of the Beijing Olympic Games. It is located in the south of the Olympic Park and the east of the central axis. It was the main stadium of the 29th Olympic Games in 2008. It covers a total area of 21 hectares and a building area of 258000 square meters. There are about 91000 seats for the audience, including 11000 temporary seats. The opening and closing ceremonies of the 29th Olympic Games and the 13th Paralympic Games in 2008, as well as the finals of stadium games and football game were held here. After the Olympic Games, it has become a comprehensive large-scale place of culture and sports, fitness, shopping, catering and entertainment and tourism exhibition, and become a landmark sports building and Olympic heritage.

The National Stadium has the nickname, "the Bird's Nest", because it looks like a bird's nest.

Tel: +86-10-84372992

B. The National Aquatics Center ("Water Cube")

The National Aquatics Center "Water Cube" is one of the landmarks of the Beijing Olympic Games. It is located in the south of the Beijing Olympic Park and the west of the central axis. It was the main swimming venue of the 29th Olympic Games in 2008. This blue "water molecule" building and the National Stadium are located on both sides of the north end of Beijing's central axis. Compared with the design of the National Stadium "Bird's Nest", "Water Cube" embodies more feminine softness, which forms a sharp contrast and has a strong visual impact, forming a complete image of Beijing, a famous historical and cultural city.

The "Water Cube" is the only swimming venue with a capacity of more than 10000 people. The amount pledged reached RMB 960 million. During the 2008 Olympic Games, the National Aquatics Center functioned as the venue for swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, water polo and other competitions, which can accommodate 17000 seats, including 6000 permanent seats. After the competition, the National Aquatics Center was built into a water park integrating swimming, fitness and leisure.

Tel: +86-10-84370112

C. The National Indoor Stadium

The National Indoor Stadium is one of the three main venues of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. It is adjacent to the "Bird's Nest" (the National Stadium) and "Water Cube" (the National Aquatics Center), forming a unique architectural community. It is located in the south of the Beijing Olympic Park, east of the central axis square, south of the National Swimming Center ("Water Cube"), west of the Digital Beijing Building, north of the China National Convention Center. With a total floor area of 6.87 hectares, a total construction area of 81000 square meters, and a volume of 510000 cubic meters. It is the largest indoor comprehensive gymnasium in China.

The main venue is 30000 square meters, and the size of the warm-up hall connected with the main venue is the same as that of the main venue. The third floor of the gymnasium is the floor of VIP boxes, with 19 boxes in large, medium and small sizes ranging from dozens to hundreds of square meters, and supporting facilities like restaurants and elevators for special use.

The National Indoor Stadium has a metal roof, and the exterior wall is decorated with glass curtain wall. The design is inspired by Chinese folding fans. The surrounding steel structure and large area of glass curtain wall are mixed together, just like an open Chinese folding fan. Together with "Water Cube" and China National Convention Center, it makes the urban landscape in the Olympic Park reach a harmonious unity. The National Indoor Stadium is composed of the main building, the warm-up hall and the outdoor environment. It is the perfect combination of the traditional Chinese architecture and the contemporary construction style. A platform of 300 square meters is specially set on the grandstand on the north side of the venue as a spectator stand for the disabled, which can accommodate 250 to 300 people in wheelchairs. The grandstand has an elevator to the ground, and the disabled audience can take the elevator directly. As the first-class sports facilities in Beijing, the National Indoor Stadium will become a civic activity center integrating sports competitions, culture and entertainment and providing multi-functional services.

Tel: +86-10-84370576

D. China National Convention Center

China National Convention Center was a temporary venue for the news center, the international broadcasting center, fencing competitions, and air pistol competitions during the Olympic Games in 2008. Located in the Olympic Park, it is on the north side of the "the Bird's Nest" and "Water Cube". The design of its main part integrates the design elements of traditional Chinese architecture. From the front, the roof of the building adopts a structure with four corners slightly upturned, which looks like the traditional eaves of China, and the bottom part forms an upward arc, which looks like the traditional arch bridge of China, echoing other buildings in the Olympic Park and reflecting the communication and exchange of people and information and the connotation of stepping into the future.

The total construction area of China National Convention Center is 530000 square meters, and the main construction area of the conference center is 270000 square meters, with complete functions and advanced facilities. There are nearly 100 conference rooms of different sizes, equipped with the most advanced audio-visual equipment for conferences, which can meet the the needs of meetings, banquets, performances, new product launches and company activities of different scales from 20 to 6000 people. Among them, the largest conference room is 6400 square meters, which can accommodate 6000 people, and the grand banquet hall is 4860 square meters, which can accommodate 3500 people. The exhibition hall covers an area of 24000 square meters, with a net height of 10 meters. With only three columns, it can be flexibly divided into four independent exhibition halls to meet the needs of various conferences, exhibitions, incentive tourism and large-scale activities. The building area of supporting facilities is about 260000 square meters, including 443 guest rooms in the four-star National Conference Center Hotel, which is connected with China National Conference Center by a corridor and only 3 minutes' walk. As China's largest, newest, geographically superior and well-equipped conference center, China National Convention Center has become a world-class conference center that can meet the needs of large-scale conferences, exhibitions, various public activities and hotel rooms.

Tel: +86-10- 84373300

E. Olympic Forest Park

Olympic Forest Park is located at the north end of the central axis, in the north area of the Olympic Park, which is known as the "back garden" of the 29th Olympic Games. After the Olympic Games, it has become a natural scenic area for Beijing citizens. The Olympic Forest Park is the closest forest park to Beijing citizens. It covers an area of 680 hectares, which is larger than the sum area of the Summer Palace and the Yuanmingyuan. It is the size of 10 Beihai parks. The area of the south park is 380 hectares. The main mountain of the forest park is on the same axis with the Jingshan scenic area, echoing from north to south.

Olympic lake and landscape river form the "dragon shaped" water system in the Olympic Forest Park, with 122 hectares of water surface, more than half of Kunming Lake. In Chinese mythology and traditional culture, dragon is the most noble and sacred totem, always combined with water. Here, the dragon's body winds through the forest park, opening its mouth to the Qinghe River, while its tail encircles the National Stadium. It is integrated with the surrounding environment to form a benign ecological water cycle system.

Tel: +86-10-64529060

Transportation: take subway Line 8 and get off at South Gate of Forest Park Station

F. Olympic Park Sunken Garden

Trees, lakes and fountains make up a beautiful picture of China. The sunken garden of the Olympic Park has seven courtyards with Chinese characteristics. Located at 9 meters underground in the central area of the Olympic Park, the sunken garden is flanked by the entrances and exits of the large shopping center and the subway. The 700-meter-long space is connected by seven courtyards. The seven courtyards featuring Chinese elements fully demonstrate Chinese history and modern cultural heritage.

G. National Tennis Center

National Tennis Center is located in the Beijing Olympic Park, adjacent to the North Fifth Ring Road in the north, West Beichen Road in the east, Baimiaocun Road in the west and archery field in the south. It covers an area of 16.68 hectares, with a total construction area of 26514 square meters and a total of 10 competition venues. Among them, as the final venue, the center venue can accommodate 10000 spectators, No.1 venue can accommodate 4000 spectators; No.2 venue can accommodate 2000 spectators. No. 2 platform has seven preliminary venues, each of which can accommodate 200 spectators, with a total seating capacity of 17400. There are also six  training venues.

The center court is also the place to hold the final of tennis match. In the aspect of "people's Olympics", from the aspects of environment, ventilation, temperature, water supply and fire safety, bath comfort, etc., the designers pay full attention to the humanized design, making the athletes, coaches, referees and the general audience feel convenient and comfortable as far as possible. The center field and the rest of the field form three rectangular platforms that rise gradually and extend to the forest. The preliminary field is arranged on the outside, and the center field and No.1 field are arranged on the highest platform. The spectator area is located above the platform, and the VIPs, athletes, and media staff are arranged below the platform, so as to skillfully adapt to the competition function and realize the separation of the spectators and participants.

Tel: +86-10- 64881300

H. Olympic Park Underground Circular Tunnel

The Olympic Park has picturesque scenery on the ground and unique and scientific designs underground. The underground circular tunnel is 9.9 km long, including 4.5 km long main road, which is the longest urban tunnel in Asia. The east and west sections are 13m away from the ground, and the south and north sections are 7.8m away from the ground. The main body of the passage is 4498.92m long, and the exit connecting with the ground is 3719.06m, and the whole underground project is 9931.78m. This underpass is not only a record in Asia, but also a rare one in major cities around the world.

The passage is 12.25m wide and has 3 lanes in total. When driving in the tunnel, you can feel very spacious. What's special about the tunnel is that it only allows counter clockwise one-way driving, and the speed limit is 30 kilometers per hour. It takes only seven minutes for the car to complete a lap in the tunnel. 25 entrances and exits connect the surrounding traffic network. There is an entrance and exit every 200 or 300 meters in the underpass, reaching 25 entrances and exits in total. The dense entrances and exits are connected with 10 roads around the central area of the Olympic Park. Among them, there are 6 entrances and 7 exits connected with the ground road, 6 entrances and 6 exits connected with Datun road tunnel and Chengfu road tunnel.

At present, the traffic flow of these surface roads is quite large, and the traffic is slow during peak hours. But underground, it can pass quickly to transfer to the city roads. The underpass is also connected with the underground garage in the surrounding buildings. There are also 34 interfaces reserved for those buildings that will be under construction in the future.

In addition, the underpass has complete auxiliary facilities to make it safe and comfortable, including 5 independent personnel escape exits, 1 fire pump station, 1 monitoring center, air exhauster room and air supply room.

I. Olympic Tower

When you look up in the park, you can see the Olympic Tower. The Beijing Olympic Tower takes the "tree of life" as the design concept, which means the earth cracks and the tree of life emerges from the earth's crust, grows, and gradually extends around the top of the tower, like a bunch of flowers, like fireworks, like fountains. Five towers with different heights have unique shapes. LED is used for night lighting. When night falls, the tower can present different lighting scenes with different themes such as "bright ice and snow ", "Olympic rings" and "tree of life", becoming a new landscape highlight in Beijing at night.

J. Asian Financial Center

In September 2019, Asian Financial Center, new landmark of Beijing, also the home for the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, appeared silently in the Olympic Forest Park, with a total construction area of nearly 390000 square meters. There is the nearly 200 ton "Mount Tai stone" decorated inside the building. It is 15 meters wide and 3 meters high.

Transportation: take subway Line 8 and get off at South Gate of Forest Park Station

3. Wangfujing Street

If you are still energetic, you are recommended to go to Wangfujing.

Wangfujing area is subordinate to Dongcheng District, Beijing, with a long history. After Zhu Di, the emperor, moved his capital to Beijing, ten palaces of princes successively were built here. Since Ming Dynasty, it was called "shiwangfu" or "shiwangfu" street. Because it was so close to the imperial palace that his relatives were living there, which was not a block for commons. Until the end of the Qing Dynasty, namely Guangxu Period and Xuantong Period, it began to be prosperous. Many vendors and shops appeared on both sides of the street, and it began to become one of the prosperous commercial streets. After 1949, it gradually became a famous commercial area of Beijing.

Today, Wangfujing Street is 1818 meters long and divided into four sections from south to north. There are numerous shops on the Wangfujing Street. The most famous one is the Beijing Department Store, and some shopping malls.

At night, one of the key tourist areas of Wangfujing is No. 277 courtyard of Wangfujing, which used to be the former site of People's Daily. 

In addition, "two streets" refer to "Wangfujing East Street" and "Wangfujing West Street". Wangfujing East Street behind the APM is for tourists to rest. Wangfujing West Street is a children's art experience area built around Children's Theatre, providing night consumption projects suitable for children's characteristics.

Transportation: take subway Line 1 and get off at Wangfujing Station