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What to see in Beijing in 2 days
This 2-day plan groups 9 of Beijing's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 12 h of visits and 2.4 km on foot in total. The one place whose entry fee we know is free.
Day 1: Forbidden City and around
- 09:30Forbidden City~2 h 30 min visit→ 16 min on foot (1.2 km)
- 12:20Tiananmen Gate~45 min visit→ 8 min on foot (0.6 km)
- 13:15Tiananmen Square~1 h visitLunch break nearby→ 8 min on foot (0.6 km)
- 15:40Zhengyangmen (Qianmen)~1 h visit→ next stop 3.5 km away: better by public transport or taxi
- 17:05Jingshan Park~1 h visit
Day 2: Niujie Mosque and around
- 09:30Niujie Mosque~45 min visit→ next stop 6.4 km away: better by public transport or taxi
- 10:40Beihai Park~2 h visit→ next stop 4.5 km away: better by public transport or taxi
- 13:05Yonghe Temple~1 h 30 min visitLunch break nearby→ next stop 6.6 km away: better by public transport or taxi
- 16:15Silk Street~1 h 30 min visit · Free
Visit times are estimated by type of place and walks are computed as a straight line with a margin for the streets. Check the day's opening hours before you go.
Plan it in Wanloria with your dates, your pace and your people →Frequently asked questions
What to see in Beijing in 2 days?
Day 1: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Gate, Tiananmen Square, Zhengyangmen (Qianmen) and Jingshan Park. Day 2: Niujie Mosque, Beihai Park, Yonghe Temple and Silk Street.
How many days do you need to see Beijing?
For the essentials, 5 days: its 15 highlights add up to about 30 h 30 min of visiting.
How much do entry fees cost in Beijing?
The one place whose entry fee we know is free.