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Beijing

(北京)

Imperial capital of dynasties, the Great Wall, and ancient Hutong culture.

Suggested Stay
4-5 Days
Best Season to Visit
Autumn (Sep - Nov), Spring (Apr - May)

Top Highlights

Forbidden CityMutianyu Great WallTemple of HeavenSummer PalaceNanluoguxiang Hutongs

Recommended Classic Itinerary

DAY 1Imperial Heartland

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (advance booking required), Jingshan Park for panoramic sunset.

DAY 2The Great Wall Wonder

Day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall (cable car + toboggan slide) and Olympic Park (Bird Nest).

DAY 3Temples & Royal Gardens

Temple of Heaven in the morning (watch locals practice Tai Chi), Summer Palace lake cruise in afternoon.

DAY 4Hutongs & Modern Art

Lama Temple, 798 Art Zone, and evening Hutong craft beer and street eats.

Iconic Regional Dishes to Try

Must-order local specialties for your Dianping search

🥢Peking Roast Duck
🥢Jing Jiang Rou Si
🥢Zhajiangmian (Fried Sauce Noodles)
🥢Mutton Hotpot

Getting There & Around

Capital (PEK) / Daxing (PKX); High-speed trains to Beijing South/West/North. Comprehensive subway system with 27 lines.

Local Insider Tips

  • Forbidden City tickets sell out 7 days in advance at 20:00. Book on Trip.com or WeChat early.
  • Mutianyu is far less crowded than Badaling and offers a thrilling mountain toboggan ride.