Day 2: Great Wall (Juyongguan Pass) – Ming Tombs – Bird’s Nest Stadium

• Ming Tombs (Dingling Tomb): Explore the mausoleum complex of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors and learn about *feng shui* and imperial tomb architecture.
• Bird’s Nest Stadium & Water Cube: Take photos at these iconic modern architectural landmarks of the Beijing Olympics.

Day 3: Summer Palace – Temple of Heaven – Hutong Old Quarter

• Temple of Heaven: The site where Ming and Qing dynasty emperors performed rituals to pray for favorable weather and bountiful harvests.
• Explore the Hutong Old Quarter (Nanluoguxiang): Take a rickshaw ride to experience the peaceful, traditional lifestyle of old Beijing amidst the modern metropolis.

Day 4: Qianmen Ancient Street – Souvenir Shopping – Farewell to Beijing

Beijing Cuisine: Must-Try Dishes

• Peking Duck: Crispy, mahogany-colored skin served with thin pancakes, scallions, and cucumber, accompanied by a rich, sweet bean sauce.
• Zha Jiang Mian (Noodles with Soybean Paste): Chewy fresh noodles tossed with a fragrant fermented minced meat sauce and fresh vegetables.
• Dong Lai Shun Lamb Hotpot: A traditional hotpot featuring thinly sliced ​​fresh lamb dipped in a delicate, sweet broth.
• Tanghulu (Candied Hawthorn): A classic street snack featuring hawthorn berries coated in a crunchy, sweet-and-sour sugar glaze.

Peking Duck

 HANDY TRAVEL TIPS:

• Visa Procedures: Vietnamese travelers need to apply for a Chinese group visa or individual tourist visa (L-visa). You should prepare your application at least 3–4 weeks before your trip.
• Book Sightseeing Tickets Early: The Forbidden City limits the number of daily visitors, and booking tickets online in advance is mandatory.
• Payment Apps & Communication: Cashless payment (WeChat Pay, Alipay) is extremely common in China. Download Alipay and link it to an international card (Visa/Mastercard), and install translation and map apps (like Gaode Maps) for convenient navigation.
• 4G SIM/eSIM with Firewall Bypass: To access platforms like Facebook, Zalo, and Google while in China, purchase a travel 4G SIM or eSIM that includes a built-in firewall bypass feature (roaming data).