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Beijing’s icons need pacing: Forbidden City mornings, hutong afternoons, and a full Great Wall day. Pair imperial sights with neighborhood noodles, and use SKYNET to keep walking distances honest.

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Highlights

• Forbidden City & Tiananmen area
• Great Wall day (Mutianyu or Jinshanling)
• Temple of Heaven
• Hutong walks & Peking duck dinner
• Summer Palace if you have a fourth day

Sample day-by-day outline

• Day 1 — Imperial core — Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Jingshan park view.
• Day 2 — Wall day — Great Wall + early return for hutong dinner.
• Day 3 — Temple & lanes — Temple of Heaven, Nanluoguxiang or local hutongs.

Practical tips

• Book wall transport and Forbidden City tickets ahead in peak season.
• Carry passport where attractions require ID checks.

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