China Itinerary
The Perfect 5-Day Beijing Itinerary
Beijing 🇨🇳 · Built from 7 real traveler plans · 38 spots
Beijing is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 7 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 5-day plan — built around the 38+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Beijing.
5-Day Beijing Itinerary
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Day 5
Top Things to Do in Beijing
- Temple of Heaven — ★ 4.6 (saved by 7 travelers)
- Summer Palace — ★ 4.6 (saved by 5 travelers)
- Forbidden City — ★ 4.6 (saved by 5 travelers)
- 798 Art Zone — ★ 4.5 (saved by 4 travelers)
- Tian'anmen Square — ★ 4.4 (saved by 4 travelers)
- National Museum of China — ★ 4.4 (saved by 4 travelers)
- Lama Temple (Yonghegong) — ★ 4.7 (saved by 3 travelers)
- Confucius Temple — ★ 4.5 (saved by 3 travelers)
Where to Eat in Beijing
- TRB Hutong — ★ 4.6
- Xiheyuan Restaurant (颐和园店) — ★ 5
- Lost Heaven (云南菜) — ★ 4.7
- Da Dong (大董) — ★ 4.7
- Siji Minfu Peking Roast Duck (四季民福烤鸭店) — ★ 4.6
Beijing Travel FAQ
How many days do you need in Beijing?
Most travelers planning Beijing on Triply spend about 5 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Forbidden City — without rushing.
What are the top things to do in Beijing?
Based on 7 real Beijing itineraries, the most-saved spots are Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, 798 Art Zone, Tian'anmen Square.
Where should I eat in Beijing?
The most-saved places to eat in Beijing are TRB Hutong, Xiheyuan Restaurant (颐和园店), Lost Heaven (云南菜), Da Dong (大董), Siji Minfu Peking Roast Duck (四季民福烤鸭店).
Is Beijing worth visiting?
Beijing is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 7 traveler itineraries covering 38+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 5-day trip.
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