A Weekend Getaway in Beijing

By Halal Trip | 13, Mar, 2015
A Weekend Getaway in Beijing
The exciting capital of China, Beijing is a contemporary metropolis with strong historical heritage. The city offers a wonderful heritage sites, excellent food and gorgeous opportunities for shopping. Click here for a complete city guide on Beijing.

Itinerary

Day 1:

  After Fajr: Early Morning to Mid- Day Destinations
  1. Temple of Heaven: A beautiful green park with paved walkways. The Qinian Dian, a pretty and historic hall.
  2. Tian’an Men Square: Huge square to the left of which you can see the Great Hall of the People and to the right side is the National Museum. Takes about 3 hours.
  Mosques: Niujie Mosque Halal Restaurants: Niujie Muslim Supermarket Restaurant at Niujie Street, Jubaoyuan at Xi Niujie Li, Nanlaishun Restaurant at Nancaiyuan Jie.  
  Afternoon: Afternoon to Evening Destinations.
  1. 1. Forbidden City: Several attractions here including the Palace Museum, Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Union, Imperial Garden, etc. Takes about 2-3 hours.
Mosques: Niujie Mosque Halal Restaurants: Niujie Muslim Supermarket Restaurant at Niujie Street, Jubaoyuan at Xi Niujie Li, Nanlaishun Restaurant at Nancaiyuan Jie.
Evening: Evening Destinations and Dining Options.
  1. Beihai Park: Has a beautiful lake and hill, great place to relax. Takes about 1 hour.
  2. Jingshan Park: Climb the hill here to get some great views of the Forbidden City. Takes about 1/2 an hour.
  3. Qianmen Traditional Culture Street: Runs from Jianlou to turning of Tiantan Park.
Mosque: Niujie Mosque Halal Restaurants: Niujie Muslim Supermarket Restaurant at Niujie Street, Jubaoyuan at Xi Niujie Li, Nanlaishun Restaurant at Nancaiyuan Jie.  
 

Day 2:

After Fajr: Early Morning to Mid- Day Destinations.
  1. Great Wall: Visit main sights of Great Wall; Badaling Great Wall, Badaling fortress, etc. The tour can take 2 hours. 3 hours for travelling to and from the site.
Mosques: Dongsi Mosque Halal Restaurants: Beijing Golden Palace International Restaurant at the Golden Palace Friendship Store Co. close to the Badaling Great Wall.
  Afternoon: Afternoon to Evening Destinations.
  1. Xiushui Street: The Silk Market has a wide variety of silk, cashmere, clothes and leather goods.
Mosques: Huashi Mosque Halal Restaurants: Yong Feng Lou Muslim Restaurant at Qianmen-Street.  
Evening: Evening Destinations and Dining Options.
  1. Summer Palace: Built along the Kunming Lake with splendid pavilions and halls. Takes about 2-3 hours.
  2. Wangfujing Street: Shop at some of the best malls and plazas of Beijing.
Mosques: Dongsi Mosque near Wangfujing Street Halal Restaurants: Donglaishun Muslim Restaurant at Wangfujing Dajie, Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant at Dongsi Liutiao.
Miscellaneous:
  •  If you have an extra day, visit the Beijing Zoo and climb up the Drum Tower.
  • Restaurants: Beijing has a good selection of halal restaurants. The best place to find traditional local halal food is the Niujie Quarter close to the Niujie Mosque.
  • Souvenirs: Jewellery, traditional clothing, ivory carving, palace lanterns, silk, etc. The best places to shop include the Wangfujing Street, Qianmen Street, Xidan Commercial Street, Hongqiao Pearl Market, Silk Street, etc.
  • Transportation: The best way to travel around is by public transport. Subways are the most convenient means of travelling around. Taxis are also available in the city.
 

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