Beijing in A Week

Day 1

Early morning

Watch national flag rising and have a tour at Tian'anmen Square for 0.5 to 1 hour.

Tian'anmen Square Address: Tian'anmen Square, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Walk 500 meters to the southeast corner of Tian'anmen square.

Breakfast

Have breakfast at Donglaishun Restaurant (a Chinese Time-honored Restaurant).

Donglaishun Restaurant Address: No.44, Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District

Walk 1 km to the north.

Morning

Have a tour at Tian'anmen Rostrum and the Imperial Palace for 2 to 3 hours.

Tian'anmen Address: Tian'anmen Square, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Exit the north gate of the Palace Museum and walk 300 meters to the west.

Lunch

Have lunch at Dasanyuan Restaurant (Chinese traditional Official's home cuisine).

Dasanyuan Address: No.50, Jingshanxijie, Xicheng District

Walk 250 meters to the north.

Afternoon

Have a tour at Jingshan Park for 0.5 to 1 hour.

Jingshan Park Address: No.44 Jingshanxijie, Xicheng District

Get out of Jinshan Park from the west gate and walk 50 meters to the west.

Have a tour at Beihai Park for 1 to 2 hours.

Beihai Park Address: No. 1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District

Get out of Beihai Park from the north gate, reach the Water lily Market across Ping'an Street, and walk 800 meters along the river.

Dinner

Have dinner at Kaorouji Restaurant (a Chinese Time-honored Restaurant).

Kaorou Ji Address: No.14, Qianhaidongyan, Shishahai, Xicheng District

Walk to the south or north of Kaorouji Restaurant.

Night

Have some drinks at Houhai bars, which are usually open till 2:00 am.

Houhai Bar Street Address: Shichahai area, Xicheng District, Beijing