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Temple courtyards and the hutongs

Follow the northern old city west from neighboring temple courtyards to hutong shops and the historic timekeeping tower. Leave time for a meal break between the temple and shopping sections.

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A suggested sequence, not a booking or a timed route. Leave room for meals, travel and queues. Check each venue’s current hours and access before choosing your date.

Day 01

01

Yonghegong, Dongcheng / Culture

Yonghe Temple

Tibetan Buddhist temple with richly decorated halls and peaceful courtyards. Look closely at the painted timberwork and the sequence of courtyards; this is an active religious site. Adjust the visit duration to your interests; no admission or reservation is included.

The pin is a representative WGS84 venue point, not a confirmed visitor entrance. Large sites may have separate entry and reservation arrangements; check the official visitor information. Current notice ↗

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02

Guozijian, Dongcheng / Culture

Beijing Temple of Confucius

Historic courtyards and ceremonial architecture within the Confucian Temple and Imperial College Museum. Adjust the visit duration to your interests; no admission or reservation is included.

The pin is a representative WGS84 venue point, not a confirmed visitor entrance. Large sites may have separate entry and reservation arrangements; check the official visitor information. Current notice ↗

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03

Jiaodaokou, Dongcheng / Shopping

Nanluoguxiang

A historic hutong shopping lane with courtyards, small shops and places to eat. The narrow lane gives a taste of courtyard-street scale, with a much busier commercial atmosphere than a quiet residential hutong. Adjust the visit duration to your interests; no admission or reservation is included.

The pin is a representative WGS84 venue point, not a confirmed visitor entrance. Large sites may have separate entry and reservation arrangements; check the official visitor information. Current notice ↗

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04

Gulou, Dongcheng / Experiences

Beijing Drum Tower

Historic timekeeping tower on Beijing’s central axis, with a museum exhibition. Adjust the visit duration to your interests; no admission or reservation is included.

The pin is a representative WGS84 venue point, not a confirmed visitor entrance. Large sites may have separate entry and reservation arrangements; check the official visitor information. Current notice ↗

Details & save ↗english.beijing.gov.cn ↗

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