Beijing is the capital of the People’s Republic of China, the political and cultural center of the country, a world-famous ancient capital and a modern international city.
Badaling Great Wall Admission: 40 CNY ( ≈ 5.6 USD) April – October: 6:30 AM to 4:30 PMNovember – March: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Reason: The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure in the world. ——— 80-minute taxi ——— Qianmen Street Admission: Free (no reservation needed) Opening hours: All day Reason:…
Lama Temple Admission: 25 CNY ( ≈ 3.5 USD) April – October: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMNovember – March: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Reason: The Lama Temple(雍和宫), also known as Yonghe Temple, is the highest-ranking Buddhist temple in China. ——— 18-minute taxi ——— Prince Kung’s Palace Museum Admission: 40 CNY ( ≈ 5.60 USD)…
Summer Palace Admission: 30 CNY ( ≈ 4 USD) April – October: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last entry at 7:00 PM)November – March: 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM (last entry at 6:00 PM) Reason: A glimpse of the beauty of ancient Chinese imperial gardens. ——— 20-minute subway ——— Old Summer Palace Admission: 60 CNY…
Tiananmen Square Admission: Free (reservation required) Opening hours: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM Reason: The People’s Republic of China was proclaimed here. Tiananmen Square is super big; it can fit hundreds of thousands of folks for rallies and events. ——— 10-minute walk ——— Forbidden City Admission: 60 CNY ( ≈ 8.50 USD) April –…
Beijing Accommodation Guide Make sure your hotel can accommodate foreigners In China, not all hotels have the necessary license to accommodate foreign guests. Discovering this only after arriving at the hotel can add a lot of inconvenience to your trip. To avoid this issue, it’s advisable to use Trip to book your hotel in advance….
Beijing Weather Guide The four seasons are distinct, with noticeable seasonal changes Beijing has a temperate monsoon climate, characterized by distinct seasons. Springs are dry and windy, summers are hot and rainy, autumns are crisp and clear, and winters are cold and dry. Four Seasons in Beijing Spring (March to May) Spring in Beijing is…
Beijing Bar Guide As an international city, it can’t lack a variety of bars Beijing has a large number of bars spread across various areas, with the majority concentrated in Sanlitun in Chaoyang District, Houhai in Xicheng District, and Wudaokou and Xueyuan Road in Haidian District. These areas have seen early and dense development of…
Beijing Transportation Guide Beijing has China’s largest railway hub and a developed expressway network Beijing‘s transportation system mainly consists of the Beijing subway, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and shared bicycles/electric bikes, all of which create a convenient network for residents and tourists. Beijing Airport Beijing Capital International Airport (北京首都国际机场) Located in Shunyi District, northeastern Beijing,…
Beijing Hutong Guide Not visiting the hutongs is like not visiting Beijing at all The history of Beijing’s hutongs dates back to 1267 AD, during the Yuan Dynasty, giving them over 700 years of history. Hutongs are a traditional residential layout in Beijing. They function as passageways between homes and also serve as streets. The…
Beijing Museum Guide In China’s cultural center, visiting the museums would be a great choice Beijing boasts an impressive number of museums. As of the end of August 2023, there are 218 registered museums in the city, making it home to the largest and most robust museum cluster in China. Additionally, Beijing’s museums hold a…
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