Beijing Travel Guide

Beijing Travel Guide

Everything you need to know about traveling in Beijing — from top attractions to local tips

Beijing 798 Art District
Arts & Entertainment

Beijing 798 Art District

798 Art District is Beijing city's leading focal point for contemporary art galleries. The feel of the place is exciting.

Autumn in Beijing
Seasonal Guide

Autumn in Beijing

Beijing Fall Foliage and travel information on things to do in Autumn, including seeing red maple leaves, Ginkgo trees, and hiking the Great Wall.

Beijing Architecture
Culture & Traditions

Beijing Architecture

Ancient Chinese architecture is a miniature of the long-standing history and culture of China. Modern Chinese architecture generally refers to the architecture built since the middle period of the 19t

Beijing Hutong
Culture & Traditions

Beijing Hutong

Beijing has over 7,000 hutongs. Each one has its own story. They are the veins of the city and the living spaces of ordinary people.

Water Cube
Modern Landmarks

Water Cube

The National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube, is located on Olympic Green, with the Bird's Nest, on Beijing's north-south axis.

National Stadium,Bird's Nest
Modern Landmarks

National Stadium,Bird's Nest

The National Stadium, also called the Bird's Nest, hosted the Olympic Games in 2008 and 2022. It is mainly used for sports events and performances.

Beijing Nightlife
Entertainment

Beijing Nightlife

If you want to experience Beijing's nightlife, you can go see Peking Opera, acrobatics, or shadow puppet shows. They're all really interesting.

Beijing Roast Duck
Food & Dining

Beijing Roast Duck

The most famous Peking Duck restaurant in Beijing is Quanjude. You can eat the real Peking Duck there. Come and see where this restaurant is!

Beijing Subway
Practical Tips

Beijing Subway

Beijing has 29 subway lines now. It was the first city in China to have a subway.

Beijing Top Attractions
Overview

Beijing Top Attractions

In Beijing, there are famous places like the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and the Yonghe Temple.

Beijing Weather
Practical Tips

Beijing Weather

Beijing's weather is mostly cloudy. It has had little rain all year. There are often strong winds in winter.

Beijing Zoo
Family Friendly

Beijing Zoo

Beijing Zoo is one of the oldest zoos and now the biggest zoo in China, with the largest number of animal species.

Bell and Drum Tower Beijing
Historical Sites

Bell and Drum Tower Beijing

The Beijing Bell and Drum towers date back to the Kublai Khan Period of the Yuan Dynasty, as a symbol of old Beijing.

Best Restaurant in Beijing
Food & Dining

Best Restaurant in Beijing

In Beijing's restaurants, you can enjoy a wide variety of delicious food. There are both special dishes from different places and authentic local flavors.

Food in Beijing
Food & Dining

Food in Beijing

When you travel to Beijing, you must try Peking Roast Duck. But there are also many other delicious foods waiting for you to discover, like douzhi and jiaoquan.

Forbidden City
Historical Sites

Forbidden City

The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, was the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It has 8,707 rooms and is one of the largest and best-preserved wooden ancient bu

The Great Wall of China
Historical Sites

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is approximately 21,196.8 kilometers long. There are 7 sections near Beijing. The most famous ones are Mutianyu and Badaling.

Hongqiao Market
Shopping

Hongqiao Market

Beijing's Hongqiao Market is famous for its pearls and jewelry, but there are also bookstores and restaurants.

Hot Springs in Beijing
Entertainment

Hot Springs in Beijing

Lists of Beijing Hot Spring Resorts, including Feng Shan, Number 8, Longmai, Chun Hui Yuan, and Jiuhua hot spring resorts.

Ming Tombs
Historical Sites

Ming Tombs

The Ming Tombs are the mausoleums of the 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Only Changling Tomb, Dingling Tom, and Zaoling Tomb are open to the public.

National Center for Performing Arts
Arts & Entertainment

National Center for Performing Arts

The National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing is a landmark building. It looks like an oval ball. There are 5366 seats inside. The entrances and passages are all under the water.

Beijing Opera
Culture & Traditions

Beijing Opera

What is the performance style of Peking Opera? What are the roles? Where can you watch Peking Opera? You will know after reading this article.

Shopping in Beijing
Shopping

Shopping in Beijing

If you're visiting Beijing for a trip and want to purchase some souvenirs, this article can help you. It lists some famous shopping streets and shopping malls in Beijing.

Beijing Ski Resort
Entertainment

Beijing Ski Resort

List of Beijing Skiing Resorts information including Badaling Ski Resort, Huabei Ski Resort, Jundushan Ski Resort, Nanshan Ski Resort, Yunfoshan Ski Resort, and so on.

Spring in Beijing
Seasonal Guide

Spring in Beijing

Beijing is an enchanting place to spend your spring when the flowers are in full bloom.

Summer Palace
Historical Sites

Summer Palace

The Summer Palace, in Chinese Yihe Yuan, is now the largest and most well-preserved imperial garden in China. The major project in its creation was the Three Hills and Five Gardens.

Temple Fairs in Beijing
Culture & Traditions

Temple Fairs in Beijing

Beijing Temple Fair is a traditional Chinese folk activity. During the fair, people do things like worshipping gods, trading goods, and having fun with cultural activities.

Temple of Heaven
Historical Sites

Temple of Heaven

The Temple of Heaven was the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped the heavens. It is the largest existing ancient sacrificial building complex in China.

Things to do in Beijing with kids
Family Friendly

Things to do in Beijing with kids

The best selected Beijing Attractions for Kids and children include Shijingshan Amusement Park, Beijing Happy Valley, World Park Beijing, Beijing Pacific Underwater World, Blue Zoo Beijing, and more.

Tiananmen Square
Historical Sites

Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square is one of the largest city squares in the world. The main attractions include the Great Hall of the People, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, and th

Tianjin International Cruise Home Port
Transport

Tianjin International Cruise Home Port

When you get to Tianjin International Cruise Home Port by cruise ship, you can take the train to Beijing. If you want to go to the city of Tianjin, you can take a taxi. To know more ways to travel, re

Transportation in Beijing
Practical Tips

Transportation in Beijing

Want to know how to get from the airport or railway station in Beijing to where you want to go? This article will help you understand Beijing's transportation. Check it out!

Wangfujing Street
Shopping

Wangfujing Street

Wangfujing Street is a shopping street in Beijing. It starts from Chang'an Avenue in the south and ends at Wusi Avenue in the north. It is 1818 meters long.

Winter in Beijing
Seasonal Guide

Winter in Beijing

Beijing Winter Activities include skiing, Great Wall hiking, and Hot spring spas.

Xiushui Street
Shopping

Xiushui Street

Xiu Shui Street is one of the earliest free markets in China and a well-known commercial brand. It is as famous as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. It is one of the most influential internationa

Beijing Lama Temple
Other

Beijing Lama Temple

Lama Temple was built in 1694, also named Yonghe Lamasery, is Beijing's principal and largest Buddhist Temple.