Here's how to play in Beijing with your kids, so they can have fun while learning!

🏯[Must-Visit for Cultural Enlightenment] 1. Palace Museum ● Hall of Supreme Harmony: Take your child to count the number of roof ridge beasts and reveal the hierarchy behind the "nine beasts" ● Hall of Jewelry: Surround the museum's treasures, the "Golden Chalice of Eternal Stability" and the "Kingfisher Phoenix Crown," to feel the royal luxury ● Clock and Watch Gallery: Admire the exquisite mechanical clocks and watches and experience the spirit of craftsmanship 💰Cost: Peak season admission is CNY 60/person, off-season is CNY 40/person, and admission is free for minors (but reservations are required); the Hall of Jewelry and the Clock and Watch Gallery are extra, CNY 10/person per hall 📅Reservation method: Make a reservation through the WeChat mini program "Palace Museum" 2. National Museum of China ● Ancient China Exhibition Hall: Observe the "Four Sheep Square Zun" and the "Houmuwu Ding" up close to bring the cultural relics in the textbook to life ● Lunar Exploration Exhibition Area: See the Chang'e 6 returner, observe real lunar soil samples through a magnifying glass, and experience the wonders of outer space ● Science and Technology Exhibition Area: Assemble virtual cars, use AR to restore Tang Sancai, and unlock scientific and technological knowledge in the game 💰Cost: Free (reservations required in advance) 📅Reservation method: Make a reservation through the WeChat mini program "National Museum of China" 3. Temple of Heaven Park ● Circular Mound Altar: Stand in the center of the circle and shout to listen to the "acoustic magic" of ancient architecture ● Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests: Count the pillars to understand how they correspond to the "Twenty-Eight Mansions" and the seasonal calendar 💰Cost: Admission is CNY 15/person, and a joint ticket including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, and Circular Mound is CNY 34/person. Admission is free for minors. 📅Reservation method: Make a reservation through the WeChat service account "Temple of Heaven Park Official Ticket Purchase Platform" 4. Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum ● Inscription Stele of Jinshi: Take your child to find the inscriptions of famous people such as Yu Qian, Zhang Juzheng, Lin Zexu, and Ji Xiaolan, and chat about anecdotes about literati ● Ao Tou Sculpture: Touch the "Top of the List" stone carving to get a good omen for your studies 💰Cost: CNY 30/adult, free for minors 📅Reservation method: Make a reservation through the WeChat official account "Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum" Small tips for pre-trip preparation: - Cultural preview: Watch documentaries such as "Palace Museum 100" and "If National Treasures Could Talk", as well as cartoons such as "The Big Monster in the Forbidden City" to learn about the culture of the scenic spot in advance. - In-depth gameplay: Purchase the "Palace Museum Study Manual" to check in while playing, and children will not feel tired even after visiting the scenic spot for a day! Families who have been in Beijing for a long time can also sign up their children for the "Little Docent" activity/ "Cultural Relics Restorer" experience, so that children can directly feel the beauty of cultural relics - Worry-free choice: Directly purchase a parent-child explanation package and unlock hidden Easter eggs in the Forbidden City with a professional lecturer 🐼[Triple Exploration of Animals, Science, and Nature] 1. Beijing Zoo + Beijing Aquarium ● Giant Panda House: See the domineering posture of Meng Lan, the third prince of Xizhimen ● Aquarium: Don't miss the two diving shows at 10:30/13:30, where you can watch beluga whales interact by blowing bubbles 💰Cost: - Zoo: Excluding the Panda House, CNY 15/adult, CNY 7.5/student; including the Panda House, CNY 19/adult, CNY 9.5/student - Haiguan Aquarium ticket (including the zoo, excluding the Panda House): CNY 175/adult, CNY 87/student, free for children under 1.2m 📅Reservation method: Make a reservation through the WeChat official accounts "Beijing Zoo" and "Beijing Aquarium" 2. China Science and Technology Museum ● Children's Science Park "Space Castle": A must-play for 3-8 year olds! Free your parents at this moment ● Science Experiment Show: Demonstrations such as Faraday cages and dry ice experiments make physical knowledge visible to the naked eye ● Career Experience Area: Simulate flying a plane and transform into a firefighter to put out fires, gaining knowledge in role-playing 💰Cost: CNY 30/adult for the main exhibition hall, free for children; CNY 30/child for "Space Castle" 📅Reservation method: Make a reservation through the WeChat official account "China Science and Technology Museum" 3. National Museum of Natural History ● Dinosaur Park: The moving and roaring Tyrannosaurus Rex model makes a shocking appearance, as if you are in the Cretaceous period ● Water Tour Hall: Watch a wall of small fish refract shimmering gold, take photos and check in to create amazing photos ● African Animal Migration Exhibition Area: Realistic specimen groups take you on a "cloud tour" of the grassland ecology 💰Cost: Free (reservations required 3 days in advance) 📅Reservation method: Make a reservation through the WeChat official account "National Museum of Natural History" 🎨[Parent-Child Interactive Experience] 1. Peking Opera Role-Playing Recommendation: Peking Opera experience halls around various scenic spots ✅ How to play: Draw facial makeup, wear opera costumes, and learn to sing classic excerpts such as "Selling Water" with the teacher ✅ Surprise: You can take parent-child Peking Opera photos to capture the moment of traditional culture 📅Reservation method: Contact the experience hall to make a reservation or participate directly on site 2. Shadow Puppet Show Operation ✅ Basic experience: After watching the "Journey to the West" shadow puppet show at Lao She Teahouse, go backstage and operate Sun Wukong to "somersault" with your own hands ✅ Advanced gameplay: Participate in shadow puppet carving workshops at Fengyun Shadow Puppet Theater/Shadow Puppet Fan Theater and other experience venues for a fee to make your own exclusive shadow puppets 📅Reservation method: Make a reservation for "Parent-Child Shadow Puppet Show Experience" through the WeChat mini program "Beijing Lao She Teahouse" 3. Tu'er Ye Painting Yangmeizhu Xiejie "Old Beijing Tu'er Ye" store ✅ Highlights: Intangible cultural heritage inheritors provide on-site guidance and use mineral pigments to dress up Tu'er Ye 💰Cost: CNY 128/piece 📅Reservation method: Contact the store staff to make a reservation or participate directly on site 📝 Practical Tips Transportation recommendations: It is recommended to take the subway to core scenic spots such as the Palace Museum/National Museum (direct access via Line 1), and take Line 4 to the zoo Staggered peak hours: It is recommended to enter the Palace Museum as soon as it opens to avoid the peak of tourist groups after 10:00 Physical management: Arrange 1 main scenic spot + 1 relaxing activity (such as handicrafts + zoo) every day to avoid children's fatigue Search 🔍 [Beijing Local Guide] to get more authentic ways to play in Beijing~