Itinerary: 4 Days of Solo Backpacking in Beijing

by Lily
Jan 14, 08:37
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China has been said to be a difficult place to explore. Traveling as a solo backpacker is not just a learning experience about travel and cultures, but also give you time to think and know more about yourself. Source: The Chronicles of Mariane.

Duration 4.0 days
Estimated cost 143.03 USD
Total travel distance 238.0 km
Number of places 12 places
Intensity Intensive
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 4 places

05:00

Beijing Capital International Airport Detail Map

Shunyi, Beijing, China

Beijing Capital International Airport is the main international airport serving Beijing. It is located 32 km (20 mi) northeast of Beijing's city center.

Beijing Capital International Airport by

Take a bus/train

4.50 USD

1 hour

42.23 km

07:15

Qianmen Hostel Detail Map

Qianmen Hostel, Xicheng, Beijing, China, 100051 10.00 USD

Experience Chinese history by staying at Qianmen Hostel in the heart of Old Beijing's traditional hutongs and small lanes. The hostel's three two-story buildings date back to 1850, featuring traditional inner open-air courtyards and wood-carved balconies.

Take a bus/train

2.00 USD

30 mins

17.64 km

10:00

Beijing 798 Art Zone Detail Map

4 Jiuxianqiao Rd, Chaoyang, Beijing, China

Beijing 798 Art Zone is famous for unique art exhibition and special workshop. It’s one of the top 22 most famous landmarks in the world.

Take a bus/train

2.00 USD

30 mins

17.5 km

14:45

Qianmen Main Street Mall Detail Map

Qianmen Main Street, Beijing, China

Qianmen Avenue starts from Qianmen (the Zhengyang Gate), which is the central front gate of inner city (downtown) of Beijing. Its end to the south is Yongdingmen (the Yongding Gate), the central front gate of outer city of Beijing.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 6 places

06:00

Qianmen Hostel Detail Map

Qianmen Hostel, Xicheng, Beijing, China, 100051 10.00 USD

Take a bus/train

0.80 USD

20 mins

5.89 km

08:00

Nanluoguxiang Detail Map

Nanluoguo Xiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009, China

Nan Luo Gu Xiang is one of Beijing's oldest hutongs and has been one of the capital's 25 cultural and historical protection areas since 1990.

Take a bus/train

0.90 USD

20 mins

6.05 km

11:00

Tian'anmen Square Detail Map

West Changan Street, Beijing 100006, China

Tiananmen Square is the fourth largest square in the world. It is the royal site of many important events in Chinese history.

Walk

0.00 USD

25 mins

2.16 km

12:15

The Forbidden City Detail Map

4 Jing Shan Qian Jie Dongcheng, Beijing China

The Forbidden City, the imperial palace in the heart of Beijing, is home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Walk

0.00 USD

25 mins

2.17 km

16:30

Wangfujing Shopping Street Detail Map

WangFuJing, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi China

Wangfujing shopping street is a well-known shopping area in China. The street is a paradise for shoppers with Chinese restaurants, shopping malls and food vendors.