Beijing has finally spoken some harsh truths

🔥The Ultimate Guide to Summer Travel in Beijing (Applicable from May to August)🔥 【Five-Day Essential Itinerary】 🏙️DAY 1: Classic Imperial City Tour 05:00 Flag-raising at Tiananmen (less crowded in summer early hours) 07:30 National Museum of China (coolest spot to start) 13:00 In-depth tour of the Forbidden City (recommended: central axis + East Six Palaces) 17:00 Sunset at Jingshan Park’s Wanchun Pavilion overlooking the Forbidden City ⛰️DAY 2: Journey Through Past and Present 06:30 Early bus to Badaling Great Wall (avoid the heat) 14:00 Temple of Heaven’s Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (cool shady route) 19:30 Night view of Bird’s Nest and Water Cube (light show on Fridays and Saturdays) 🚶DAY 3: Old Beijing Cultural Route 08:00 Incense offering at Yonghe Temple (free eco-friendly incense provided) 11:00 Brunch at Wudaoying Hutong 15:00 Secret cool route at Prince Gong’s Mansion (Xijinzhai → Fuchi) 18:00 Sunset boat ride at Shichahai 🌿DAY 4: Royal Garden Day 07:00 Morning tour of Summer Palace (enter through the newly built palace gate) 13:00 Ruins of Old Summer Palace (take the electric cart to save energy) 16:00 Check-in at Tsinghua and Peking University campuses (advance reservation required) 🛍️DAY 5: Culture, Leisure, and Shopping 09:00 Boating at Beihai Park 12:00 Trendy restaurant on Guozijian Street 15:00 Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution (fully air-conditioned) 19:00 Huaxi Live Night Market at Wukesong 【Summer Essentials】 ☀️Heat Prevention Kit: - Three-piece sun protection set: hat + cooling sleeves + mini fan - Recommended to bring cooling spray (allowed through subway security) - Wear cushioned shoes for stone-paved sites like the Forbidden City 🍉Food Highlights: ✅Must-try summer exclusives: • Wuyutai Jasmine Tea Ice Cream • Sanyuan Meiyuan Royal Milk Custard • Menkuang Hutong century-old stewed pork (paired with Beibingyang soda) 🏨Accommodation Recommendations: 💦Best value options: • Qianmen Courtyard Homestay (200-400 RMB) • Boutique hotel near Dongsi Subway Station (newly opened) • Near Songjiazhuang Subway Station (Line 10 hub) 🚇Transportation Tips: • Line 1 subway has “extra cold” carriages at both ends • Night cycling on Chang’an Avenue with shared bikes is super refreshing • High-speed train to Badaling saves 1 hour compared to bus ⚠️Important Reminders: • Book Forbidden City/National Museum 7 days in advance (especially weekends) • Free reservation exemption for seniors over 60 at all attractions • Carry an umbrella during the July-August rainy season 【Time-saving Tips】 ⌛Less crowded times: • Enter Forbidden City after 3:00 PM • First hour after Summer Palace opens at 7:00 AM • After 9:00 PM at Nanluoguxiang This guide is specially optimized for summer comfort, scheduling 2-3 hours of afternoon rest daily and allowing ample travel time between attractions. Save it to enjoy Beijing easily without heatstroke! For detailed route maps, feel free to message me~