Beijing Travel Guide
Beijing Travel Guide
China’s center of power and culture
Top Attractions in Beijing
Beijing Travel Itinerary
Route 1
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City (Beijing’s most popular travel destination)
- Overlooking the Forbidden City from Jingshan Park.
- Shopping and eating local food in Shichahai.
Route 2
- Summer Palace
- Old Summer Palace (very close to the Summer Palace)
- Peking University (China’s first national university)
- Tsinghua University (Asia’s top university)
Route 3
- Lama Temple (China’s highest-ranking Buddhist temple)
- Prince Kung’s Palace Museum
- Beihai Park (one of China’s oldest classical royal gardens)
- Shopping and eating local food in Nanluogu Lane.
Route 4
- Badaling Great Wall
- Shopping and eating local food in Qianmen Street.
- Temple of Heaven (the largest surviving ancient sacrificial complex in China)
Beijing Travel Guide
To understand Chinese culture, you must explore its ancient dynasties, and to understand those dynasties, you must know their capital—Beijing.
Beijing is the city with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, making it a travel destination of great significance. As early as 700,000 years ago, the Peking Man, an early human species, lived in the Zhoukoudian area of Beijing. By 1045 BC, Beijing became the capital of various feudal states such as Ji and Yan. From 938 AD onwards, Beijing served as the capital of the Liao Dynasty, the Jin Dynasty’s Zhongdu, the Yuan Dynasty’s Dadu, the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the Beiyang government of the Republic of China. On October 1, 1949, it became the capital of the People’s Republic of China. Every ancient Chinese dynasty left a rich cultural heritage here, with landmarks such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace being among the most notable travel attractions.
Beijing offers a rich array of nightlife and cultural activities. Visitors can enjoy traditional Peking opera performances and experience this classic Chinese art form, or savor authentic Beijing food in the historic hutongs and soak up the local atmosphere. Additionally, Beijing’s four distinct seasons each bring their own unique beauty and events. For instance, the cherry blossom festival in spring and the autumn foliage festival are perfect times to experience the city’s charm.
Beijing’s Cityscape and Street Views