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What to see in Beijing in 3 days

This 3-day plan groups 11 of Beijing's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 15 h 30 min of visits and 5.2 km on foot in total. The one place whose entry fee we know is free.

Day 1: Forbidden City and around

1. 09:30
   Forbidden City~2 h 30 min visit→ 15 min on foot (1.1 km)
2. 12:15
   Jingshan Park~1 h visit→ 11 min on foot (0.8 km)
3. 13:30
   Beihai Park~2 h visitLunch break nearby→ 35 min on foot (2.6 km)
4. 17:20
   Tiananmen Gate~45 min visit

Day 2: Tiananmen Square and around

1. 09:30
   Tiananmen Square~1 h visit→ 8 min on foot (0.6 km)
2. 10:40
   Zhengyangmen (Qianmen)~1 h visit→ next stop 4.3 km away: better by public transport or taxi
3. 12:05
   Niujie Mosque~45 min visit

Day 3: National Stadium (Bird's Nest) and around

1. 09:30
   National Stadium (Bird's Nest)~1 h visit→ next stop 6.9 km away: better by public transport or taxi
2. 10:55
   Yonghe Temple~1 h 30 min visit→ next stop 4.5 km away: better by public transport or taxi
3. 12:50
   Sanlitun~2 h 30 min visitLunch break nearby→ next stop 4.1 km away: better by public transport or taxi
4. 17:00
   Silk 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.