What citywalk routes are recommended in early summer in Beijing?

There are many routes for walking in Beijing, among which Fuchengmennei Street and its extension line are highly recommended. This route is very suitable for foreign tourists living in Beijing, especially in early summer. If you want to spend a leisurely and happy day, enjoy quiet and uncrowded scenic spots and appreciate many stories of old Beijing, then this route is definitely the most suitable choice.

Starting from the exit B of Fuchengmen subway station, heading east along Fuchengmen Inner Street, and finally reaching Jingshan Park, this is a complete route. Of course, according to the actual situation, you can flexibly adjust your itinerary or go sightseeing by bike, which is also a good choice. Travel is improvisation. Even if you can't 100% follow the plan, there will be unexpected surprises waiting.

I especially recommend several scenic spots along this route. If you are visiting this route for the first time, you can give priority to the following:

Song Wan Old Man Tower+Zhengyang Bookstore:

This is the only brick tower with dense eaves in Beijing. The tower is very beautiful and blends in with the surrounding buildings. It is also the oldest hutong in Beijing. Here you can visit Zhengyang Bookstore, which is full of old Beijing ancient books. You can feel the charm of old Beijing in hutong, and at the same time, it is very historical. It is a place with a strong cultural atmosphere, and its business hours are 09:00-20:00.

Miaoying Temple:

This is a Tibetan Buddhist gelug sect monasteries. The White Pagoda in the temple is the oldest and largest Lama Temple in China, which was built in the Yuan Dynasty. There is also a cultural and creative shop in the temple, where you can collect chapters and shoot the beautiful scenery of the red wall of Baita Temple East Street. Miaoying Temple is open from 9:00- 17:00 and closed on Monday. The ticket price is 20 yuan, and you need to make an appointment on Alipay.

Temple of emperors in past dynasties:

This is the place where the emperor worships his ancestors, and it is also one of the three royal temples in Beijing, also known as ancestral temple and Confucius temple. There is a saying circulating here: "There is no water on the bridge, and there is no load on the monument. There are bells without drums, temples without buddhas. " The main hall, Jingdechong Hall, is solemn, with the statues of Fuxi, Yan Di and Huangdi in the center, and the statues of other emperors in the past dynasties in the left and right. The business hours of the Imperial Temple are 9:00- 16:30, and it is closed on Monday and Tuesday. The ticket price is 2 yuan, and you can make an appointment at the official account of WeChat "Beijing Emperor Museum".

Forbidden city turret:

This is the watchtower at the four corners of the Forbidden City. It may look unremarkable on the outside, but its internal structure shows the superb skills of China's ancient traditional wooden structures. The internal structure of the turret consists of nine beams, eighteen columns and seventy-two backbones. You can find the classic shooting angle in the northwest corner of the Forbidden City.

Jingshan Park:

This is the highest point on the central axis of Beijing, and you can climb to the top as soon as you enter the west gate. If you want to shoot the glittering Forbidden City at dusk, it is recommended to go half an hour before sunset. You can shoot better with a telephoto lens. After dark, the Forbidden City disappears into the night, and only the Shenwumen will light up. Jingshan Park is open at 6:00-2 1:00, and tickets to 2 yuan are required, while peony culture season needs extra payment 10 yuan (April1April-May 18 only).

The above are personal recommendations for scenic spots, and you can choose according to your own interests and time. On this route, you are sure to experience the unique and unforgettable Beijing culture and style. Remember to enjoy the journey and pay attention to the unexpected surprises!