Beijing in 24 hours

2019-11-05

Within 24 hours, what's happening in Beijing?

06:00 Qianmen gate (also known as Zhengyangmen gate)

Waken your stomach with a sip of the creamy Douzhi'er, a traditional fermented Beijing drink made from ground mung beans.

07:00 Shichahai scenic area

Moring exercise makes the pleasant morning hours worthwhile.

08:00 College campus

Ascend the mountain of books and immerse yourself in the pleasure of learning.

09:00 China World Trade Center

Commuters rush to office buildings, ready to start a new day of hard work.

10:00 Tax service center

Thanks to the national online platform for government services, tax matters can now be handled without the need for a second visit.

11:00 Zhongguancun

Hub of scientific and technological elites and top high-tech enterprises.

12:00 Wangfujing street

Feel the flavor of ancient Beijing through local delicacies.

13:00 Forbidden City

Stroll in the ancient imperial palace with red walls and golden tiles, and explore the charm of ancient Beijing which served as the capital of ancient Chinese dynasties for nearly a thousand years.

14:00 Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition

Butterflies dance among blooming flowers. How lovely the beauty of nature is!

15:00 Dashilan

Taste the specialty tea served in big bowls and enjoy the lingering charm of Peking Opera.

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16:00 Nanluoguxiang

Smell the flowers in the ancient courtyards of the old alleyway, and enjoy the lasting aftertaste.

17:00 National Speed Staking Hall (also known as the Ice Belt)

The Ice Belt is ready to embrace the 2022 Winter Olympic Games with its new look.

18:00 Bicycle lane

Commuters cycle home during a beautiful sunset.

19:00 Chaoyang Park

Find a good place for a leisurely stroll and enjoy the pleasure of relaxation.

20:00 Chang'an Avenue

Traffic police run back and forth among streams of vehicles to ensure smooth traffic.

21:00 National Center for the Performing Arts

Enjoy audio-visual feasts, and taste the enchantment of a galaxy of domestic and foreign arts.

22:00 Sanlitun

Bright, colorful and bustling Sanlitun, the famous area with many popular bar streets, reflects the dynamism and prosperity of the metropolis.

23:00 Beijing Capital International Airport

Staff members of the Beijing Capital International Airport at work in the airport, which is ablaze with lights.

00:00 Subway Line 1

Night shift drivers of subway trains drive the train off the platform, convoying night passengers to their homes.

01:00 High-speed railway in Beijing

High-speed trains move into the service shop for "physical examination".

02:00 Qinghe Station

Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway is ready for operation.

03:00 Round-the-clock study

People read at desks in bright lights.

04:00 Nanlishi Road

Obstetricians welcome newborn babies, who come into the world with cries.

05:00 Tiananmen Square

Watch the Five-Starred Red Flag being raised slowly in the morning.

24 hours of courage and perseverance in each day constitutes 70 years of glory in Beijing.

A city with a boundless beautiful natural scenery.

A city with long-standing and well-established scenic spots and historical sites.

A city with enormous amount of delicious food.

A city with melodious local opera and music.

A city with numerous diligent and promising young talents.

A city with wonderful stories about ambition and hardwork.

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