{"id":4066,"date":"2025-07-09T14:34:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T14:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=4066"},"modified":"2026-05-27T00:46:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T00:46:21","slug":"panduan-perjalanan-beijing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/beijing-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Panduan Perjalanan Beijing"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4066\" class=\"elementor elementor-4066\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4042191 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4042191\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6706332 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6706332\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beijing-travel-guide-infographic-with-attractions-transport-local-food-nightlife-hotels-itineraries-and-travel-tips-729x1536.webp 729w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beijing-travel-guide-infographic-with-attractions-transport-local-food-nightlife-hotels-itineraries-and-travel-tips-6x12.webp 6w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beijing-travel-guide-infographic-with-attractions-transport-local-food-nightlife-hotels-itineraries-and-travel-tips-150x316.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beijing travel guide infographic<\/figcaption><\/figure><p data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"520\">Beijing is the heart of China.<\/p><p data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"520\">As the country&#8217;s political and cultural capital, it blends ancient history with vibrant modern life.<\/p><p data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"520\">From the towering walls of the Forbidden City to the vast open square of Tiananmen, this city tells the story of emperors, revolutions, and a nation rising.<\/p><p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"806\">But Beijing isn\u2019t just about the past. Walk through the colorful 798 Art District, and you\u2019ll see China\u2019s creative side bursting with energy.<\/p><p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"806\">Explore the maze-like hutongs, enjoy a live Peking Opera show, or taste world-famous roast duck \u2014 every corner has something special to offer.<\/p><p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"806\">To see how Beijing compares with other top destinations nationwide, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/best-cities-to-visit-in-china\/\">Best Places &amp; Cities to Visit in China<\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"176\">Best Times to Visit Beijing<\/h2><p data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"346\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/best-time-to-visit-beijing\/\">The best seasons to explore Beijing<\/a> are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November).<\/p><p data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"346\">These months offer the most comfortable weather and beautiful scenery.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"375\">\ud83c\udf38 Spring (March\u2013May)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 189px; top: 1503.6px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80469e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"80469e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1535\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-sunlight-over-Summer-Palace-with-tranquil-lake-and-classical-pavilions-e1779710577115.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26556\" alt=\"Morning sunlight over Summer Palace with tranquil lake and classical pavilions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-sunlight-over-Summer-Palace-with-tranquil-lake-and-classical-pavilions-e1779710577115.webp 1535w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-sunlight-over-Summer-Palace-with-tranquil-lake-and-classical-pavilions-e1779710577115-500x352.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-sunlight-over-Summer-Palace-with-tranquil-lake-and-classical-pavilions-e1779710577115-1024x720.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-sunlight-over-Summer-Palace-with-tranquil-lake-and-classical-pavilions-e1779710577115-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-sunlight-over-Summer-Palace-with-tranquil-lake-and-classical-pavilions-e1779710577115-768x540.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-sunlight-over-Summer-Palace-with-tranquil-lake-and-classical-pavilions-e1779710577115-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-sunlight-over-Summer-Palace-with-tranquil-lake-and-classical-pavilions-e1779710577115-150x106.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1535px) 100vw, 1535px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d35c46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d35c46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"649\">Spring is when Beijing starts to bloom.<\/p><p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"649\">As the temperature warms up, flowers like peach blossoms, apricots, and tulips burst into color across the city.<\/p><p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"649\">Strolling through the parks \u2014 like the Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven \u2014 feels like walking through a living painting.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"687\">\ud83c\udf41 Autumn (September\u2013November)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28b09f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"28b09f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-ginkgo-avenue-near-Diaoyutai-State-Guesthouse-in-peak-autumn-foliage.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26557\" alt=\"Golden ginkgo avenue near Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in peak autumn foliage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-ginkgo-avenue-near-Diaoyutai-State-Guesthouse-in-peak-autumn-foliage.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-ginkgo-avenue-near-Diaoyutai-State-Guesthouse-in-peak-autumn-foliage-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-ginkgo-avenue-near-Diaoyutai-State-Guesthouse-in-peak-autumn-foliage-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-ginkgo-avenue-near-Diaoyutai-State-Guesthouse-in-peak-autumn-foliage-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-ginkgo-avenue-near-Diaoyutai-State-Guesthouse-in-peak-autumn-foliage-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-ginkgo-avenue-near-Diaoyutai-State-Guesthouse-in-peak-autumn-foliage-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6275b1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6275b1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"649\">Cool, crisp air and clear skies make autumn a favorite for many visitors.<\/p><p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"649\">The city lights up with color \u2014 from fiery red maple leaves at Fragrant Hills to golden ginkgo trees lining the streets near Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.<\/p><p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"649\">It&#8217;s also the best time for photography lovers.<\/p><p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"649\"><strong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"977\">Pro Tip:<\/strong> Try to avoid the first week of October (October 1\u20137), which is China&#8217;s National Day holiday. Tourist crowds are intense, and popular spots can get extremely packed.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1173\">\u2600\ufe0f Summer (June\u2013August)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1326\">Summer in Beijing can be hot, humid, and rainy.<\/p><p data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1326\">While many attractions are still open, high temperatures and sudden storms may impact your travel plans.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1363\">\u2744\ufe0f Winter (December\u2013February)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1531\">Winters are cold and dry, with temperatures often below freezing.<\/p><p data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1531\">While some travelers enjoy the off-season charm, others may find the cold limits outdoor sightseeing.<\/p><p data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1531\">For a broader, country-wide seasonal comparison, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/best-time-to-visit-china\/\">Best &amp; Worst Time to Visit China<\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"240\">Beijing Transportation Guide<\/h2><p data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"349\">Whether you&#8217;re landing in Beijing or exploring the city, here&#8217;s how to get around with ease and confidence.<\/p><p data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"349\">For a system-level overview of how to travel between cities and regions in China, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/china-transportation-guide\/\">China Transportation Guide<\/a>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"376\">\u2708\ufe0f Getting to Beijing<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"420\">Capital International Airport (PEK)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72fc699 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"72fc699\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exterior-view-of-Beijing-Capital-International-Airport-with-clear-blue-sky.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26558\" alt=\"Exterior view of Beijing Capital International Airport with clear blue sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exterior-view-of-Beijing-Capital-International-Airport-with-clear-blue-sky.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exterior-view-of-Beijing-Capital-International-Airport-with-clear-blue-sky-300x191.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exterior-view-of-Beijing-Capital-International-Airport-with-clear-blue-sky-1024x650.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exterior-view-of-Beijing-Capital-International-Airport-with-clear-blue-sky-768x488.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exterior-view-of-Beijing-Capital-International-Airport-with-clear-blue-sky-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exterior-view-of-Beijing-Capital-International-Airport-with-clear-blue-sky-150x95.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42812ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42812ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"539\">One of the busiest airports in the world, Beijing Capital Airport serves most international and domestic routes.<\/p><ul data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"722\"><li data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"607\"><p data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"607\"><strong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"567\">Airport Express Train<\/strong>: \u00a525 to Dongzhimen, fast and reliable<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"673\"><p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"673\"><strong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"633\">Airport Shuttle Bus<\/strong>: \u00a516\u2013\u00a535, connects to major districts<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"722\"><p data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"722\"><strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"684\">Taxi<\/strong>: \u00a5100\u2013\u00a5200 depending on destination<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"815\">Capital Airport is closer to central Beijing and offers faster access to major attractions.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"858\">Daxing International Airport (PKX)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 162px; top: 62.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3d2b08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b3d2b08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-Daxing-Airport-terminal-layout-map-showing-futuristic-starfish-design.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26559\" alt=\"Beijing Daxing Airport terminal layout map showing futuristic starfish design\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-Daxing-Airport-terminal-layout-map-showing-futuristic-starfish-design.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-Daxing-Airport-terminal-layout-map-showing-futuristic-starfish-design-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-Daxing-Airport-terminal-layout-map-showing-futuristic-starfish-design-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-Daxing-Airport-terminal-layout-map-showing-futuristic-starfish-design-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-Daxing-Airport-terminal-layout-map-showing-futuristic-starfish-design-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03dfd79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03dfd79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"962\">Known for its stunning architecture and modern design, Daxing Airport is Beijing\u2019s newer air hub.<\/p><ul data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1128\"><li data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1023\"><p data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1023\"><strong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"988\">Daxing Express Line<\/strong>: \u00a535\u2013\u00a550, connects to city metro<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1081\"><p data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1081\"><strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1049\">Airport Shuttle Bus<\/strong>: similar pricing to PEK buses<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1128\"><p data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1128\"><strong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1092\">Taxi<\/strong>: \u00a5200\u2013\u00a5300 due to longer distance<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1264\">\ud83d\ude87 Getting Around the City<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1279\">Subway<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 272px; top: 62.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8d003b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b8d003b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-2025-Beijing-Subway-map-including-new-Line-3-and-Line-12-routes.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26560\" alt=\"Updated 2025 Beijing Subway map including new Line 3 and Line 12 routes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-2025-Beijing-Subway-map-including-new-Line-3-and-Line-12-routes.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-2025-Beijing-Subway-map-including-new-Line-3-and-Line-12-routes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-2025-Beijing-Subway-map-including-new-Line-3-and-Line-12-routes-1024x767.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-2025-Beijing-Subway-map-including-new-Line-3-and-Line-12-routes-768x575.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-2025-Beijing-Subway-map-including-new-Line-3-and-Line-12-routes-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Updated-2025-Beijing-Subway-map-including-new-Line-3-and-Line-12-routes-150x112.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d50a3c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d50a3c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1329\">Beijing\u2019s subway is fast, cheap, and efficient.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1508\"><li data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1385\"><p data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1385\">Covers most tourist spots and central areas<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1425\"><p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1425\">Operates from ~5:00 AM to ~11:00 PM<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1508\"><p data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1508\">Tickets: single-trip from vending machines or mobile QR code for convenience<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1520\">Bus<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 101px; top: 30.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52a1b4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"52a1b4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Decorated-Beijing-city-bus-during-Chinese-New-Year-with-red-lanterns-and-signs.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26561\" alt=\"Decorated Beijing city bus during Chinese New Year with red lanterns and signs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Decorated-Beijing-city-bus-during-Chinese-New-Year-with-red-lanterns-and-signs.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Decorated-Beijing-city-bus-during-Chinese-New-Year-with-red-lanterns-and-signs-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Decorated-Beijing-city-bus-during-Chinese-New-Year-with-red-lanterns-and-signs-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Decorated-Beijing-city-bus-during-Chinese-New-Year-with-red-lanterns-and-signs-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Decorated-Beijing-city-bus-during-Chinese-New-Year-with-red-lanterns-and-signs-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Decorated-Beijing-city-bus-during-Chinese-New-Year-with-red-lanterns-and-signs-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Decorated-Beijing-city-bus-during-Chinese-New-Year-with-red-lanterns-and-signs-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87dfaeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87dfaeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1569\">Great for reaching places subways don\u2019t cover.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1738\"><li data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1606\"><p data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1606\">Widely available across the city<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1655\"><p data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1655\">Enjoy views of Beijing streets along the way<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1738\"><p data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1738\">Use a metro card or mobile payment (discounts apply with a transit card)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1766\">Taxi &amp; Ride-hailing<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b9d5bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6b9d5bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Licensed-Beijing-taxi-with-blue-license-plate-parked-on-city-street-e1780488596914.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26562\" alt=\"Licensed Beijing taxi with blue license plate parked on city street\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Licensed-Beijing-taxi-with-blue-license-plate-parked-on-city-street-e1780488596914.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Licensed-Beijing-taxi-with-blue-license-plate-parked-on-city-street-e1780488596914-500x363.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Licensed-Beijing-taxi-with-blue-license-plate-parked-on-city-street-e1780488596914-1024x744.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Licensed-Beijing-taxi-with-blue-license-plate-parked-on-city-street-e1780488596914-300x218.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Licensed-Beijing-taxi-with-blue-license-plate-parked-on-city-street-e1780488596914-768x558.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Licensed-Beijing-taxi-with-blue-license-plate-parked-on-city-street-e1780488596914-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Licensed-Beijing-taxi-with-blue-license-plate-parked-on-city-street-e1780488596914-150x109.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e79555 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e79555\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1957\"><li data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1823\"><p data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1823\">Easy to hail on the street or via apps like DiDi<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1872\"><p data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1872\">Prices start around \u00a513, with ~\u00a52.3\/km after<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1957\"><p data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1957\">Traffic jams are common during rush hours, which can increase costs and delays<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2011\">Where to Visit in Beijing<\/h2><h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Forbidden City<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be1410a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be1410a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Panoramic-view-of-Forbidden-City-from-Jingshan-Park-in-late-afternoon-e1779701762547.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26563\" alt=\"Panoramic view of Forbidden City from Jingshan Park in late afternoon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Panoramic-view-of-Forbidden-City-from-Jingshan-Park-in-late-afternoon-e1779701762547.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Panoramic-view-of-Forbidden-City-from-Jingshan-Park-in-late-afternoon-e1779701762547-500x361.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Panoramic-view-of-Forbidden-City-from-Jingshan-Park-in-late-afternoon-e1779701762547-1024x740.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Panoramic-view-of-Forbidden-City-from-Jingshan-Park-in-late-afternoon-e1779701762547-300x217.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Panoramic-view-of-Forbidden-City-from-Jingshan-Park-in-late-afternoon-e1779701762547-768x555.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Panoramic-view-of-Forbidden-City-from-Jingshan-Park-in-late-afternoon-e1779701762547-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Panoramic-view-of-Forbidden-City-from-Jingshan-Park-in-late-afternoon-e1779701762547-150x108.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f1757e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f1757e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, was the royal palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Located in central Beijing, its grand architecture with red walls and golden roofs reflects the glory of the imperial era.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Key highlights include the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Central Harmony, and Hall of Preserving Harmony.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Don\u2019t miss the Treasure Gallery and the Clock Exhibition Hall for precious artifacts.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u23f1\ufe0f Suggested visit: 4\u20136 hours<\/p><h3>Tiananmen Square<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -45px; top: 334.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3376a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c3376a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Changan-Avenue-with-city-lights-and-busy-traffic-stream.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26564\" alt=\"Night view of Chang&apos;an Avenue with city lights and busy traffic stream\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Changan-Avenue-with-city-lights-and-busy-traffic-stream.webp 1919w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Changan-Avenue-with-city-lights-and-busy-traffic-stream-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Changan-Avenue-with-city-lights-and-busy-traffic-stream-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Changan-Avenue-with-city-lights-and-busy-traffic-stream-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Changan-Avenue-with-city-lights-and-busy-traffic-stream-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Changan-Avenue-with-city-lights-and-busy-traffic-stream-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Changan-Avenue-with-city-lights-and-busy-traffic-stream-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1919px) 100vw, 1919px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e38e8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e38e8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Tiananmen Square is a national symbol at the north end of the massive public plaza.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Many visitors gather to witness the early morning flag-raising ceremony.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Around the square, you can explore the Great Hall of the People, the Monument to the People&#8217;s Heroes, and the Mao Zedong Memorial Hall.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u23f1\ufe0f Suggested visit: 1.5-2 hours<\/p><h3>Summer Palace<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -18px; top: 294.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecfb234 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ecfb234\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2373\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-scene-at-Summer-Palace-with-lake-reflections-under-clear-blue-sky.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26565\" alt=\"Autumn scene at Summer Palace with lake reflections under clear blue sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-scene-at-Summer-Palace-with-lake-reflections-under-clear-blue-sky.webp 2373w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-scene-at-Summer-Palace-with-lake-reflections-under-clear-blue-sky-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-scene-at-Summer-Palace-with-lake-reflections-under-clear-blue-sky-1024x466.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-scene-at-Summer-Palace-with-lake-reflections-under-clear-blue-sky-768x350.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-scene-at-Summer-Palace-with-lake-reflections-under-clear-blue-sky-1536x699.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-scene-at-Summer-Palace-with-lake-reflections-under-clear-blue-sky-2048x932.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-scene-at-Summer-Palace-with-lake-reflections-under-clear-blue-sky-18x8.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-scene-at-Summer-Palace-with-lake-reflections-under-clear-blue-sky-150x68.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2373px) 100vw, 2373px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b17debb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b17debb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A large royal garden built around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, modeled after Hangzhou\u2019s West Lake.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Attractions include the Long Corridor, Marble Boat, Seventeen-Arch Bridge, and the Tower of Buddhist Incense.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Take a boat ride or walk through the painted corridor to enjoy the tranquil beauty of traditional Chinese landscape design.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u23f1\ufe0f Suggested visit: 3\u20135 hours<\/p><h3>Temple of Heaven<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -38px; top: 270.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-365a237 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"365a237\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Temple-of-Heaven-horizontal-wide-shot-with-visitors-in-the-park-e1779794464857.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26566\" alt=\"Temple of Heaven horizontal wide shot with visitors in the park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Temple-of-Heaven-horizontal-wide-shot-with-visitors-in-the-park-e1779794464857.webp 1620w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Temple-of-Heaven-horizontal-wide-shot-with-visitors-in-the-park-e1779794464857-500x318.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Temple-of-Heaven-horizontal-wide-shot-with-visitors-in-the-park-e1779794464857-1024x651.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Temple-of-Heaven-horizontal-wide-shot-with-visitors-in-the-park-e1779794464857-300x191.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Temple-of-Heaven-horizontal-wide-shot-with-visitors-in-the-park-e1779794464857-768x488.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Temple-of-Heaven-horizontal-wide-shot-with-visitors-in-the-park-e1779794464857-1536x977.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Temple-of-Heaven-horizontal-wide-shot-with-visitors-in-the-park-e1779794464857-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Temple-of-Heaven-horizontal-wide-shot-with-visitors-in-the-park-e1779794464857-150x95.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a84f68b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a84f68b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Temple of Heaven was where emperors prayed for good harvests.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">It is China\u2019s largest surviving ancient ritual site.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Iconic structures include the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Circular Mound Altar, and the Imperial Vault of Heaven, rich in cultural symbolism and architectural detail.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u23f1\ufe0f Suggested visit: 2\u20133 hours<\/p><h3>Great Wall of China<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -22px; top: 222.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b32547 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0b32547\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-winding-through-mountains-with-dramatic-skyline.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26567\" alt=\"The Great Wall winding through mountains with dramatic skyline\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-winding-through-mountains-with-dramatic-skyline.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-winding-through-mountains-with-dramatic-skyline-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-winding-through-mountains-with-dramatic-skyline-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-winding-through-mountains-with-dramatic-skyline-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-winding-through-mountains-with-dramatic-skyline-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-winding-through-mountains-with-dramatic-skyline-150x94.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2efb63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2efb63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-spread=\"false\" data-pm-slice=\"3 1 []\"><li><p><strong>Badaling<\/strong>: The most famous and developed section, easy to access and often crowded. Offers great views and cable cars.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Mutianyu<\/strong>: Lush, less crowded, with cable cars and toboggan slides.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Jinshanling<\/strong>: Scenic and less visited, ideal for photographers and hikers. The terrain is steep in parts\u2014be cautious.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3>Ming Tombs<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -43px; top: 278.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23d48e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"23d48e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-nanmu-wooden-pillars-inside-Beijings-historic-palace-hall.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26568\" alt=\"Golden nanmu wooden pillars inside Beijing&apos;s historic palace hall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-nanmu-wooden-pillars-inside-Beijings-historic-palace-hall.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-nanmu-wooden-pillars-inside-Beijings-historic-palace-hall-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-nanmu-wooden-pillars-inside-Beijings-historic-palace-hall-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-nanmu-wooden-pillars-inside-Beijings-historic-palace-hall-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-nanmu-wooden-pillars-inside-Beijings-historic-palace-hall-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-nanmu-wooden-pillars-inside-Beijings-historic-palace-hall-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abb93f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abb93f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Located in the Changping District at the foot of Tianshou Mountain, this area houses the tombs of 13 Ming emperors.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Key sites include Dingling (with excavated underground palace) and Changling (the largest in scale).<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The tombs offer insights into Ming dynasty burial culture.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u23f1\ufe0f Suggested visit: 3-4 hours<\/p><h3>Hutongs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b717425 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b717425\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tourists-walking-through-the-alleyways-of-Nanluoguxiang-Hutong.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26569\" alt=\"Tourists walking through the alleyways of Nanluoguxiang Hutong\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tourists-walking-through-the-alleyways-of-Nanluoguxiang-Hutong.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tourists-walking-through-the-alleyways-of-Nanluoguxiang-Hutong-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tourists-walking-through-the-alleyways-of-Nanluoguxiang-Hutong-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tourists-walking-through-the-alleyways-of-Nanluoguxiang-Hutong-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tourists-walking-through-the-alleyways-of-Nanluoguxiang-Hutong-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tourists-walking-through-the-alleyways-of-Nanluoguxiang-Hutong-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a2849d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a2849d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Hutongs are historic alleyways and a symbol of old Beijing life.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Explore those near Nanluoguxiang for boutique shops, cafes, and street snacks.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Consider a rickshaw tour to hear stories from the locals and see traditional courtyard homes.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u23f1\ufe0f Suggested visit: 2-3 hours<\/p><h3>Wangfujing<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -39px; top: 270.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d816a62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d816a62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3D-screen-on-Wangfujing-pedestrian-street-with-animated-billboard.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26570\" alt=\"3D screen on Wangfujing pedestrian street with animated billboard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3D-screen-on-Wangfujing-pedestrian-street-with-animated-billboard.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3D-screen-on-Wangfujing-pedestrian-street-with-animated-billboard-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3D-screen-on-Wangfujing-pedestrian-street-with-animated-billboard-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3D-screen-on-Wangfujing-pedestrian-street-with-animated-billboard-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3D-screen-on-Wangfujing-pedestrian-street-with-animated-billboard-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3D-screen-on-Wangfujing-pedestrian-street-with-animated-billboard-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da9d559 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da9d559\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">One of Beijing\u2019s busiest shopping districts, Wangfujing combines high-end malls with historic stores like Ruifuxiang silk and Neiliansheng shoes.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Great for shopping and experiencing Beijing\u2019s commercial side.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u23f1\ufe0f Suggested visit: 2-3 hours<\/p><h3>798 Art District<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec7a81d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ec7a81d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1623\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Industrial-buildings-and-art-installations-in-Beijing-798-Art-Zone.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26571\" alt=\"Industrial buildings and art installations in Beijing 798 Art Zone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Industrial-buildings-and-art-installations-in-Beijing-798-Art-Zone.webp 1623w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Industrial-buildings-and-art-installations-in-Beijing-798-Art-Zone-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Industrial-buildings-and-art-installations-in-Beijing-798-Art-Zone-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Industrial-buildings-and-art-installations-in-Beijing-798-Art-Zone-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Industrial-buildings-and-art-installations-in-Beijing-798-Art-Zone-1536x1022.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Industrial-buildings-and-art-installations-in-Beijing-798-Art-Zone-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Industrial-buildings-and-art-installations-in-Beijing-798-Art-Zone-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1623px) 100vw, 1623px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bcf82a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bcf82a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A former factory zone turned modern art center. It\u2019s full of galleries, studios, design shops, and cafes.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The area regularly hosts exhibitions and cultural events, showcasing contemporary Chinese art and creativity.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u23f1\ufe0f Suggested visit: 3-4 hours<\/p><h3>Houhai<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02c6bdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"02c6bdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Peaceful-stroll-along-Shichahai-lakeside-path-with-willow-trees.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26572\" alt=\"Peaceful stroll along Shichahai lakeside path with willow trees\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Peaceful-stroll-along-Shichahai-lakeside-path-with-willow-trees.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Peaceful-stroll-along-Shichahai-lakeside-path-with-willow-trees-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Peaceful-stroll-along-Shichahai-lakeside-path-with-willow-trees-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Peaceful-stroll-along-Shichahai-lakeside-path-with-willow-trees-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Peaceful-stroll-along-Shichahai-lakeside-path-with-willow-trees-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Peaceful-stroll-along-Shichahai-lakeside-path-with-willow-trees-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54ec32e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54ec32e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Part of the Shichahai area, Houhai is lined with historic hutongs and lakeside bars.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">By day, enjoy lakeside walks; at night, visit bars with live music and neon reflections on the water.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u23f1\ufe0f Suggested visit: 3-4 hours<\/p><h3>Lama Temple<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d524c73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d524c73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Worshippers-praying-at-Yonghe-Lama-Temple-under-red-lanterns.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26573\" alt=\"Worshippers praying at Yonghe Lama Temple under red lanterns\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Worshippers-praying-at-Yonghe-Lama-Temple-under-red-lanterns.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Worshippers-praying-at-Yonghe-Lama-Temple-under-red-lanterns-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Worshippers-praying-at-Yonghe-Lama-Temple-under-red-lanterns-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Worshippers-praying-at-Yonghe-Lama-Temple-under-red-lanterns-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Worshippers-praying-at-Yonghe-Lama-Temple-under-red-lanterns-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Worshippers-praying-at-Yonghe-Lama-Temple-under-red-lanterns-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d4a709 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d4a709\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Beijing\u2019s largest and best-preserved Tibetan Buddhist temple.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Once a royal residence, it blends Han, Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan architecture.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Highlights include the 18-meter Maitreya Buddha carved from a single sandalwood trunk.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u23f1\ufe0f Suggested visit: 1.5\u20132 hours<\/p><h3>Beihai Park<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -62px; top: 222.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f818fa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f818fa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paddle-boats-and-traditional-Chinese-pavilions-in-Beihai-Park.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26574\" alt=\"Paddle boats and traditional Chinese pavilions in Beihai Park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paddle-boats-and-traditional-Chinese-pavilions-in-Beihai-Park.webp 1620w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paddle-boats-and-traditional-Chinese-pavilions-in-Beihai-Park-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paddle-boats-and-traditional-Chinese-pavilions-in-Beihai-Park-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paddle-boats-and-traditional-Chinese-pavilions-in-Beihai-Park-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paddle-boats-and-traditional-Chinese-pavilions-in-Beihai-Park-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paddle-boats-and-traditional-Chinese-pavilions-in-Beihai-Park-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Paddle-boats-and-traditional-Chinese-pavilions-in-Beihai-Park-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c393c82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c393c82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">One of China\u2019s oldest imperial gardens.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Built around Beihai Lake, it features the White Dagoba on Qionghua Island, the Nine-Dragon Wall, and the Five-Dragon Pavilion.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Great for strolling, boating, and enjoying seasonal flowers.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u23f1\ufe0f Suggested visit: 2\u20133 hours<\/p><h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Olympic Park<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7227755 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7227755\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Scenic-landscape-of-Olympic-Forest-Park-with-trees-and-boardwalks.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26575\" alt=\"Scenic landscape of Olympic Forest Park with trees and boardwalks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Scenic-landscape-of-Olympic-Forest-Park-with-trees-and-boardwalks.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Scenic-landscape-of-Olympic-Forest-Park-with-trees-and-boardwalks-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Scenic-landscape-of-Olympic-Forest-Park-with-trees-and-boardwalks-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Scenic-landscape-of-Olympic-Forest-Park-with-trees-and-boardwalks-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Scenic-landscape-of-Olympic-Forest-Park-with-trees-and-boardwalks-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Scenic-landscape-of-Olympic-Forest-Park-with-trees-and-boardwalks-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc1b699 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc1b699\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The heart of the 2008 Olympics.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Key sites include the Bird\u2019s Nest (National Stadium), Water Cube (now a water park), and the Olympic Tower.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A great place for walking, sightseeing, and enjoying night views when the lights come on.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u23f1\ufe0f Suggested visit: 2\u20133 hours<\/p><h3>Nanluoguxiang<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f730f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2f730f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-to-Nanluoguxiang-alley-in-Beijing-with-people-walking-under-clear-blue-sky.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26576\" alt=\"Colorful traditional Chinese archway entrance to Nanluoguxiang alley in Beijing with people walking under clear blue sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-to-Nanluoguxiang-alley-in-Beijing-with-people-walking-under-clear-blue-sky.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-to-Nanluoguxiang-alley-in-Beijing-with-people-walking-under-clear-blue-sky-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-to-Nanluoguxiang-alley-in-Beijing-with-people-walking-under-clear-blue-sky-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-to-Nanluoguxiang-alley-in-Beijing-with-people-walking-under-clear-blue-sky-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-to-Nanluoguxiang-alley-in-Beijing-with-people-walking-under-clear-blue-sky-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-to-Nanluoguxiang-alley-in-Beijing-with-people-walking-under-clear-blue-sky-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1554e06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1554e06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Dating back to the Yuan Dynasty, this iconic hutong district is full of art shops, traditional snacks like fermented milk and zhajiang noodles, and hidden courtyards.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The mix of old and new gives it a lively atmosphere, especially after dark.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u23f1\ufe0f Suggested visit: 1\u20132 hours<\/p><h3>National Museum of China<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ae39a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8ae39a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Grand-facade-of-the-National-Museum-of-China-in-Beijing-with-visitors-on-wide-stone-steps-under-bright-sunlight.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26577\" alt=\"Grand facade of the National Museum of China in Beijing with visitors on wide stone steps under bright sunlight\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Grand-facade-of-the-National-Museum-of-China-in-Beijing-with-visitors-on-wide-stone-steps-under-bright-sunlight.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Grand-facade-of-the-National-Museum-of-China-in-Beijing-with-visitors-on-wide-stone-steps-under-bright-sunlight-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Grand-facade-of-the-National-Museum-of-China-in-Beijing-with-visitors-on-wide-stone-steps-under-bright-sunlight-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Grand-facade-of-the-National-Museum-of-China-in-Beijing-with-visitors-on-wide-stone-steps-under-bright-sunlight-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Grand-facade-of-the-National-Museum-of-China-in-Beijing-with-visitors-on-wide-stone-steps-under-bright-sunlight-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Grand-facade-of-the-National-Museum-of-China-in-Beijing-with-visitors-on-wide-stone-steps-under-bright-sunlight-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2631bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2631bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Located east of Tiananmen Square, this is China\u2019s largest comprehensive museum with over 1.4 million artifacts.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Highlights include the Simuwu Ding, Four Rams Zun, and Jade Burial Suit. Also hosts international exhibitions. Free with reservation.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\u23f1\ufe0f Suggested visit: 3\u20134 hours<\/p><h2 data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"125\">What to Eat in Beijing<\/h2><p data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"348\">Beijing isn\u2019t just about palaces and temples\u2014it\u2019s also a paradise for food lovers.<\/p><p data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"348\">From traditional snacks bursting with local flavor to elegant restaurants serving imperial dishes, there\u2019s something here for every taste.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"375\">Must-Try Local Snacks<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"667\">Fried Liver<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -30px; top: 230.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b18b198 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b18b198\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Beijing-style-fried-liver-soup-with-chopped-garlic-and-organ-meat-in-a-white-bowl-on-an-orange-tray.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26578\" alt=\"Close up of Beijing style fried liver soup with chopped garlic and organ meat in a white bowl on an orange tray\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Beijing-style-fried-liver-soup-with-chopped-garlic-and-organ-meat-in-a-white-bowl-on-an-orange-tray.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Beijing-style-fried-liver-soup-with-chopped-garlic-and-organ-meat-in-a-white-bowl-on-an-orange-tray-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Beijing-style-fried-liver-soup-with-chopped-garlic-and-organ-meat-in-a-white-bowl-on-an-orange-tray-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Beijing-style-fried-liver-soup-with-chopped-garlic-and-organ-meat-in-a-white-bowl-on-an-orange-tray-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Beijing-style-fried-liver-soup-with-chopped-garlic-and-organ-meat-in-a-white-bowl-on-an-orange-tray-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Beijing-style-fried-liver-soup-with-chopped-garlic-and-organ-meat-in-a-white-bowl-on-an-orange-tray-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f86a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f86a8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"667\">A classic Beijing breakfast dish made from pork liver and intestines, thickened with starch and seasoned with garlic.<\/p><p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"667\">Locals eat it with steamed buns for a hearty, flavorful start to the day.<\/p><p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"667\"><em data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"604\">Tianxingju<\/em>, founded in 1862, is the go-to spot for authentic fried liver.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"937\">Boiled Tripe<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdb60e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bdb60e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Beijing-style-boiled-tripe-served-with-chili-oil-and-fresh-vegetables-at-a-local-restaurant.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26579\" alt=\"Spicy Beijing style boiled tripe served with chili oil and fresh vegetables at a local restaurant\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Beijing-style-boiled-tripe-served-with-chili-oil-and-fresh-vegetables-at-a-local-restaurant.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Beijing-style-boiled-tripe-served-with-chili-oil-and-fresh-vegetables-at-a-local-restaurant-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Beijing-style-boiled-tripe-served-with-chili-oil-and-fresh-vegetables-at-a-local-restaurant-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Beijing-style-boiled-tripe-served-with-chili-oil-and-fresh-vegetables-at-a-local-restaurant-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Beijing-style-boiled-tripe-served-with-chili-oil-and-fresh-vegetables-at-a-local-restaurant-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spicy-Beijing-style-boiled-tripe-served-with-chili-oil-and-fresh-vegetables-at-a-local-restaurant-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b51dffc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b51dffc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"937\">Fresh beef or lamb tripe is quickly blanched and dipped in a rich sesame-based sauce with vinegar, soy sauce, and herbs.<\/p><p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"937\">Different cuts have slightly different textures.<\/p><p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"937\"><em data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"877\">Jinshenglong<\/em> is famous for its clean, fresh, and delicious tripe dishes.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1215\">Fermented Mung Bean Mash<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 91px; top: 187.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09f8348 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"09f8348\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-breakfast-with-soy-milk-fried-dough-sticks-sesame-balls-and-savory-dishes-on-green-patterned-bowls.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26580\" alt=\"Traditional Beijing breakfast with soy milk, fried dough sticks, sesame balls, and savory dishes on green patterned bowls\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-breakfast-with-soy-milk-fried-dough-sticks-sesame-balls-and-savory-dishes-on-green-patterned-bowls.webp 1376w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-breakfast-with-soy-milk-fried-dough-sticks-sesame-balls-and-savory-dishes-on-green-patterned-bowls-300x235.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-breakfast-with-soy-milk-fried-dough-sticks-sesame-balls-and-savory-dishes-on-green-patterned-bowls-1024x804.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-breakfast-with-soy-milk-fried-dough-sticks-sesame-balls-and-savory-dishes-on-green-patterned-bowls-768x603.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-breakfast-with-soy-milk-fried-dough-sticks-sesame-balls-and-savory-dishes-on-green-patterned-bowls-15x12.webp 15w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-breakfast-with-soy-milk-fried-dough-sticks-sesame-balls-and-savory-dishes-on-green-patterned-bowls-150x118.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a350f30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a350f30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1215\">A grayish-green dish made from leftover mung bean starch, stir-fried with lamb fat, yellow bean paste, pickled vegetables, and spices.<\/p><p data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1215\">Salty, slightly spicy, and full of umami. Try it at <em data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1175\">Nanlaishun<\/em>, especially with cornbread on the side.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1444\">Ai Wo Wo<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c85708 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7c85708\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-traditional-Chinese-glutinous-rice-dumplings-mochi-dusted-with-powdered-sugar-and-brown-bean-powder-at-a-market-stall.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26581\" alt=\"Close up of traditional Chinese glutinous rice dumplings (mochi) dusted with powdered sugar and brown bean powder at a market stall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-traditional-Chinese-glutinous-rice-dumplings-mochi-dusted-with-powdered-sugar-and-brown-bean-powder-at-a-market-stall.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-traditional-Chinese-glutinous-rice-dumplings-mochi-dusted-with-powdered-sugar-and-brown-bean-powder-at-a-market-stall-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-traditional-Chinese-glutinous-rice-dumplings-mochi-dusted-with-powdered-sugar-and-brown-bean-powder-at-a-market-stall-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-traditional-Chinese-glutinous-rice-dumplings-mochi-dusted-with-powdered-sugar-and-brown-bean-powder-at-a-market-stall-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-traditional-Chinese-glutinous-rice-dumplings-mochi-dusted-with-powdered-sugar-and-brown-bean-powder-at-a-market-stall-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-traditional-Chinese-glutinous-rice-dumplings-mochi-dusted-with-powdered-sugar-and-brown-bean-powder-at-a-market-stall-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fad935 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fad935\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1444\">A glutinous rice ball stuffed with nuts, dried fruits, and hawthorn paste, dusted with sticky rice flour.<\/p><p data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1444\">Soft, chewy, and sweet. <em data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1384\">Huguosi Snacks<\/em> is known for its high-quality fillings and perfect texture.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1710\">Old Beijing Zhajiangmian (Fried Sauce Noodles)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -42px; top: 123.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f5bed elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"31f5bed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-specialty-noodles-with-assorted-side-dishes-including-vegetables-soybeans-and-sauces-served-in-Fang-Zhuan-Chang-restaurant.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26582\" alt=\"Beijing specialty noodles with assorted side dishes including vegetables, soybeans, and sauces served in Fang Zhuan Chang restaurant\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-specialty-noodles-with-assorted-side-dishes-including-vegetables-soybeans-and-sauces-served-in-Fang-Zhuan-Chang-restaurant.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-specialty-noodles-with-assorted-side-dishes-including-vegetables-soybeans-and-sauces-served-in-Fang-Zhuan-Chang-restaurant-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-specialty-noodles-with-assorted-side-dishes-including-vegetables-soybeans-and-sauces-served-in-Fang-Zhuan-Chang-restaurant-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-specialty-noodles-with-assorted-side-dishes-including-vegetables-soybeans-and-sauces-served-in-Fang-Zhuan-Chang-restaurant-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-specialty-noodles-with-assorted-side-dishes-including-vegetables-soybeans-and-sauces-served-in-Fang-Zhuan-Chang-restaurant-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-specialty-noodles-with-assorted-side-dishes-including-vegetables-soybeans-and-sauces-served-in-Fang-Zhuan-Chang-restaurant-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0b6e04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0b6e04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"152\">A bowl of hand-pulled noodles topped with savory soybean paste fried with pork belly, garnished with shredded cucumber, bean sprouts, and radish greens.<\/p><p data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"296\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Rich, salty, and fragrant. This iconic Beijing dish blends bold umami with fresh crunch\u2014an everyday favorite steeped in old Beijing tradition.<\/p><p data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"296\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/what-to-eat-in-beijing\/\">What to Eat in Beijing<\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1733\">Where to Try Them<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1999\">Gui Street<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3c7da3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f3c7da3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-scene-of-Gui-Street-food-area-in-Beijing-crowded-with-people-and-illuminated-by-vibrant-neon-signs-and-lanterns.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26583\" alt=\"Night scene of Gui Street food area in Beijing crowded with people and illuminated by vibrant neon signs and lanterns\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-scene-of-Gui-Street-food-area-in-Beijing-crowded-with-people-and-illuminated-by-vibrant-neon-signs-and-lanterns.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-scene-of-Gui-Street-food-area-in-Beijing-crowded-with-people-and-illuminated-by-vibrant-neon-signs-and-lanterns-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-scene-of-Gui-Street-food-area-in-Beijing-crowded-with-people-and-illuminated-by-vibrant-neon-signs-and-lanterns-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-scene-of-Gui-Street-food-area-in-Beijing-crowded-with-people-and-illuminated-by-vibrant-neon-signs-and-lanterns-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-scene-of-Gui-Street-food-area-in-Beijing-crowded-with-people-and-illuminated-by-vibrant-neon-signs-and-lanterns-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-scene-of-Gui-Street-food-area-in-Beijing-crowded-with-people-and-illuminated-by-vibrant-neon-signs-and-lanterns-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44bd3a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44bd3a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1999\">Beijing\u2019s most famous late-night food street, stretching 1.5 km from Dongzhimen to Yonghegong.<\/p><p data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1999\">Known for spicy dishes like <em data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1895\">mala crayfish<\/em>, grilled fish, and hotpot.<\/p><p data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1999\">It\u2019s the place to be on a summer night with a cold beer and some fiery food.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2304\">Niujie<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-617c3ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"617c3ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Line-of-people-waiting-outside-popular-Beijing-street-food-vendors-with-various-traditional-snacks-on-display.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26584\" alt=\"Line of people waiting outside popular Beijing street food vendors with various traditional snacks on display\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Line-of-people-waiting-outside-popular-Beijing-street-food-vendors-with-various-traditional-snacks-on-display.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Line-of-people-waiting-outside-popular-Beijing-street-food-vendors-with-various-traditional-snacks-on-display-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Line-of-people-waiting-outside-popular-Beijing-street-food-vendors-with-various-traditional-snacks-on-display-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Line-of-people-waiting-outside-popular-Beijing-street-food-vendors-with-various-traditional-snacks-on-display-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Line-of-people-waiting-outside-popular-Beijing-street-food-vendors-with-various-traditional-snacks-on-display-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Line-of-people-waiting-outside-popular-Beijing-street-food-vendors-with-various-traditional-snacks-on-display-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be6a5b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be6a5b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2304\">This Muslim neighborhood is filled with halal restaurants and snack shops.<\/p><p data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2304\">Must-try dishes include <em data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2133\">shuan yangrou<\/em> (hotpot lamb) at <em data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2162\">Jubaoyuan<\/em>, and traditional pastries like <em data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2204\">Ai Wo Wo<\/em> and <em data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2223\">donkey rolls<\/em> at <em data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2239\">Nian Gaoli<\/em>.<\/p><p data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2304\">Locals also come here to buy fresh, high-quality beef and lamb.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2590\">Huguosi Snack Street<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7a2460 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b7a2460\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Busy-Beijing-street-food-market-with-crowds-enjoying-local-snacks-and-colorful-shop-signs-in-the-evening.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26585\" alt=\"Busy Beijing street food market with crowds enjoying local snacks and colorful shop signs in the evening\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Busy-Beijing-street-food-market-with-crowds-enjoying-local-snacks-and-colorful-shop-signs-in-the-evening.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Busy-Beijing-street-food-market-with-crowds-enjoying-local-snacks-and-colorful-shop-signs-in-the-evening-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Busy-Beijing-street-food-market-with-crowds-enjoying-local-snacks-and-colorful-shop-signs-in-the-evening-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Busy-Beijing-street-food-market-with-crowds-enjoying-local-snacks-and-colorful-shop-signs-in-the-evening-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Busy-Beijing-street-food-market-with-crowds-enjoying-local-snacks-and-colorful-shop-signs-in-the-evening-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Busy-Beijing-street-food-market-with-crowds-enjoying-local-snacks-and-colorful-shop-signs-in-the-evening-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ece7334 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ece7334\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2590\">A small street packed with time-honored snack shops like <em data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2411\">Tianxingju<\/em> and <em data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2432\">Qingfeng Baozi<\/em>.<\/p><p data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2590\">This is where you can sample a wide range of traditional Beijing snacks like fried liver, mung bean cake, Douzhi&#8217;er, and more\u2014all at budget-friendly prices.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2888\">Nanluoguxiang Snack Alley<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c537941 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c537941\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowded-pedestrian-street-in-Beijing-with-traditional-shops-and-bare-trees-in-winter.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26586\" alt=\"Crowded pedestrian street in Beijing with traditional shops and bare trees in winter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowded-pedestrian-street-in-Beijing-with-traditional-shops-and-bare-trees-in-winter.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowded-pedestrian-street-in-Beijing-with-traditional-shops-and-bare-trees-in-winter-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowded-pedestrian-street-in-Beijing-with-traditional-shops-and-bare-trees-in-winter-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowded-pedestrian-street-in-Beijing-with-traditional-shops-and-bare-trees-in-winter-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowded-pedestrian-street-in-Beijing-with-traditional-shops-and-bare-trees-in-winter-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowded-pedestrian-street-in-Beijing-with-traditional-shops-and-bare-trees-in-winter-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-259b8f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"259b8f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2888\">Inside this famous hutong area, you\u2019ll find a blend of traditional Beijing flavors like <em data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2726\">Zhajiangmian<\/em> and <em data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2745\">boiled tripe<\/em> along with trendy bites like giant squid skewers and cheese sticks.<\/p><p data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2888\">It\u2019s also a great spot to soak in the relaxed vibe of old Beijing streets.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2928\">Mid-to-High-End Restaurants to Try<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3163\">Dongxinglou<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 69px; top: 176.016px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 69px; top: 176.016px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d590e9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d590e9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2401\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Dongxing-Lou-restaurant-entrance-with-ornate-Chinese-architecture-and-lanterns.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26587\" alt=\"Night view of Dongxing Lou restaurant entrance with ornate Chinese architecture and lanterns\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Dongxing-Lou-restaurant-entrance-with-ornate-Chinese-architecture-and-lanterns.webp 2401w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Dongxing-Lou-restaurant-entrance-with-ornate-Chinese-architecture-and-lanterns-300x135.webp 300w, 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https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Dongxing-Lou-restaurant-entrance-with-ornate-Chinese-architecture-and-lanterns-150x67.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2401px) 100vw, 2401px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a541b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a541b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3163\">A century-old restaurant known for dishes like <em data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3041\">braised sea cucumber<\/em> and <em data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3074\">nine-turn large intestines<\/em>.<\/p><p data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3163\">The flavors are bold and layered, and the atmosphere feels rich with traditional charm.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3391\">Li&#8217;s Imperial Cuisine<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91ab263 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"91ab263\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Luxurious-Chinese-restaurant-interior-with-golden-ceiling-and-traditional-calligraphy.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26588\" alt=\"Luxurious Chinese restaurant interior with golden ceiling and traditional calligraphy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Luxurious-Chinese-restaurant-interior-with-golden-ceiling-and-traditional-calligraphy.webp 1440w, 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Reservation required.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3656\">Huaiyang Mansion<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bf2cbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4bf2cbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-of-Huaiyang-Fu-restaurant-with-stone-steps-and-warm-lighting-in-Beijing.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26589\" alt=\"Entrance of Huaiyang Fu restaurant with stone steps and warm lighting in Beijing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-of-Huaiyang-Fu-restaurant-with-stone-steps-and-warm-lighting-in-Beijing.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-of-Huaiyang-Fu-restaurant-with-stone-steps-and-warm-lighting-in-Beijing-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-of-Huaiyang-Fu-restaurant-with-stone-steps-and-warm-lighting-in-Beijing-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-of-Huaiyang-Fu-restaurant-with-stone-steps-and-warm-lighting-in-Beijing-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-of-Huaiyang-Fu-restaurant-with-stone-steps-and-warm-lighting-in-Beijing-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-of-Huaiyang-Fu-restaurant-with-stone-steps-and-warm-lighting-in-Beijing-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ef43c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48ef43c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3656\">Famous for its knife skills and subtle flavors.<\/p><p data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3656\">Don\u2019t miss the <em data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3522\">Soft Braised Eel<\/em> or <em data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3538\">Wensi Tofu<\/em>, a dish where tofu is cut into hair-thin strands.<\/p><p data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3656\">Elegant setting, perfect for business dinners or family gatherings.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3921\">King\u2019s Joy<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 12px; top: 211.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f356b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"56f356b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kings-Joy-beijing.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26590\" alt=\"King\u2019s Joy beijing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kings-Joy-beijing.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kings-Joy-beijing-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kings-Joy-beijing-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kings-Joy-beijing-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kings-Joy-beijing-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kings-Joy-beijing-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-befdd7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"befdd7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3921\">This upscale vegetarian spot near Yonghegong transforms seasonal vegetables into stunning, flavorful creations.<\/p><p data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3921\">The <em data-start=\"3822\" data-end=\"3848\">pine nut and corn medley<\/em> is a must-try. Peaceful atmosphere focused on health and sustainability.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"4177\">Lanting Yushu<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 110px; top: 147.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f42d194 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f42d194\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1444\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-courtyard-house-entrance-decorated-with-red-couplets-and-lanterns.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26591\" alt=\"Traditional Beijing courtyard house entrance decorated with red couplets and lanterns\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-courtyard-house-entrance-decorated-with-red-couplets-and-lanterns.webp 1444w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-courtyard-house-entrance-decorated-with-red-couplets-and-lanterns-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-courtyard-house-entrance-decorated-with-red-couplets-and-lanterns-1024x766.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-courtyard-house-entrance-decorated-with-red-couplets-and-lanterns-768x574.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-courtyard-house-entrance-decorated-with-red-couplets-and-lanterns-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-courtyard-house-entrance-decorated-with-red-couplets-and-lanterns-150x112.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1444px) 100vw, 1444px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07b9cba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07b9cba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"4177\">Specializes in refined imperial-style cuisine like <em data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4042\">braised shark fin<\/em>.<\/p><p data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"4177\">The focus is on premium ingredients and classic techniques.<\/p><p data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"4177\">With lavish d\u00e9cor and attentive service, it\u2019s ideal for formal occasions.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"150\">Nightlife &amp; Unique Experiences in Beijing<\/h2><p data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"318\">Beijing comes alive after dark.<\/p><p data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"318\">Whether you&#8217;re into buzzing clubs, chill lakefront bars, or artistic night strolls, the city offers endless ways to enjoy the evening.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"346\">Iconic Nightlife Areas<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"787\">Sanlitun<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -16px; top: 158.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58399cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"58399cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vibrant-shopping-street-in-Beijing-at-night-with-illuminated-signs-and-crowds.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26592\" alt=\"Vibrant shopping street in Beijing at night with illuminated signs and crowds\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vibrant-shopping-street-in-Beijing-at-night-with-illuminated-signs-and-crowds.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vibrant-shopping-street-in-Beijing-at-night-with-illuminated-signs-and-crowds-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vibrant-shopping-street-in-Beijing-at-night-with-illuminated-signs-and-crowds-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vibrant-shopping-street-in-Beijing-at-night-with-illuminated-signs-and-crowds-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vibrant-shopping-street-in-Beijing-at-night-with-illuminated-signs-and-crowds-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vibrant-shopping-street-in-Beijing-at-night-with-illuminated-signs-and-crowds-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b70d302 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b70d302\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"787\">Sanlitun is Beijing\u2019s fashion-forward nightlife hub.<\/p><p data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"787\">After sunset, its glass-fronted Taikoo Li shopping complex glows with neon.<\/p><p data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"787\">International restaurants serve everything from sushi to French pastries, and the bar street is filled with open-air seating and live DJs.<\/p><p data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"787\">You might even spot celebrities.<\/p><p data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"787\">During holidays, Sanlitun transforms with giant Christmas trees or New Year light shows\u2014perfect for social media snapshots.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1213\">Workers&#8217; Stadium (Gongti)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3de1a1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3de1a1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blue-laser-lights-and-silhouettes-of-people-inside-a-busy-Beijing-nightclub.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26593\" alt=\"Blue laser lights and silhouettes of people inside a busy Beijing nightclub\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blue-laser-lights-and-silhouettes-of-people-inside-a-busy-Beijing-nightclub.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blue-laser-lights-and-silhouettes-of-people-inside-a-busy-Beijing-nightclub-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blue-laser-lights-and-silhouettes-of-people-inside-a-busy-Beijing-nightclub-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blue-laser-lights-and-silhouettes-of-people-inside-a-busy-Beijing-nightclub-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blue-laser-lights-and-silhouettes-of-people-inside-a-busy-Beijing-nightclub-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blue-laser-lights-and-silhouettes-of-people-inside-a-busy-Beijing-nightclub-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f88ef0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f88ef0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1213\">The area around Gongti is packed with top clubs and chill bars.<\/p><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1213\"><em data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"896\">ONE THIRD<\/em> is famous for its high-energy dance floor and light shows, while <em data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"972\">Elements<\/em> mixes hip-hop beats with street-style flair.<\/p><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1213\">You\u2019ll also find quieter spots offering craft beer or retro-style lounges with classic tunes.<\/p><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1213\">Most venues stay open till dawn\u2014just be sure to book in advance, as some have minimum spend policies.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1241\">Hidden Bar Districts<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -25px; top: 54.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-035b1b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"035b1b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illuminated-Houhai-No.-21-Bistro-sign-with-traditional-map-backdrop-at-night.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26594\" alt=\"Illuminated Houhai No. 21 Bistro sign with traditional map backdrop at night\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illuminated-Houhai-No.-21-Bistro-sign-with-traditional-map-backdrop-at-night.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illuminated-Houhai-No.-21-Bistro-sign-with-traditional-map-backdrop-at-night-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illuminated-Houhai-No.-21-Bistro-sign-with-traditional-map-backdrop-at-night-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illuminated-Houhai-No.-21-Bistro-sign-with-traditional-map-backdrop-at-night-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illuminated-Houhai-No.-21-Bistro-sign-with-traditional-map-backdrop-at-night-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illuminated-Houhai-No.-21-Bistro-sign-with-traditional-map-backdrop-at-night-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83f025d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83f025d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1579\"><li data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1357\"><p data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1357\"><strong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1254\">Houhai<\/strong> offers lakeside bars with wooden d\u00e9cor and acoustic live music\u2014perfect for a relaxed, romantic vibe.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1469\"><p data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1469\"><strong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1377\">Nanluoguxiang<\/strong> has hutong bars tucked behind vintage doors, with hand-painted art and old Beijing flair.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1579\"><p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1579\"><strong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1492\">Wudaoying Hutong<\/strong> is quieter and artsier, with natural wines, creative cocktails, and fresh oven pizzas.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1982\">Modern KTV Experiences<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 121px; top: 254.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2dfea5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e2dfea5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stylish-lounge-interior-in-Beijing-with-modern-decor-and-soft-lighting.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26595\" alt=\"Stylish lounge interior in Beijing with modern decor and soft lighting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stylish-lounge-interior-in-Beijing-with-modern-decor-and-soft-lighting.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stylish-lounge-interior-in-Beijing-with-modern-decor-and-soft-lighting-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stylish-lounge-interior-in-Beijing-with-modern-decor-and-soft-lighting-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stylish-lounge-interior-in-Beijing-with-modern-decor-and-soft-lighting-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stylish-lounge-interior-in-Beijing-with-modern-decor-and-soft-lighting-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stylish-lounge-interior-in-Beijing-with-modern-decor-and-soft-lighting-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6618bb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6618bb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1982\">Beyond chains like Melody and Cashbox, Beijing offers themed karaoke spots.<\/p><p data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1982\"><em data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1699\">Changba KTV<\/em> features Hello Kitty rooms, while <em data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1742\">Pure K<\/em> blends retro Hong Kong d\u00e9cor with classic Chinese pop hits.<\/p><p data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1982\">Some upscale KTVs offer professional recording equipment so you can leave with a \u201cstudio album\u201d of your performance.<\/p><p data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1982\">Look out for bonus perks like bubble tea and Taiwanese snacks.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2016\">Unique Experiences<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2041\">Scenic Boat Rides<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e59eccc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e59eccc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1540\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-view-of-Summer-Palace-with-pavilion-lake-and-yellow-willow-trees-in-Beijing-e1779803992816.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26596\" alt=\"Autumn view of Summer Palace with pavilion, lake, and yellow willow trees in Beijing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-view-of-Summer-Palace-with-pavilion-lake-and-yellow-willow-trees-in-Beijing-e1779803992816.webp 1540w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-view-of-Summer-Palace-with-pavilion-lake-and-yellow-willow-trees-in-Beijing-e1779803992816-500x351.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-view-of-Summer-Palace-with-pavilion-lake-and-yellow-willow-trees-in-Beijing-e1779803992816-1024x718.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-view-of-Summer-Palace-with-pavilion-lake-and-yellow-willow-trees-in-Beijing-e1779803992816-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-view-of-Summer-Palace-with-pavilion-lake-and-yellow-willow-trees-in-Beijing-e1779803992816-768x539.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-view-of-Summer-Palace-with-pavilion-lake-and-yellow-willow-trees-in-Beijing-e1779803992816-1536x1077.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-view-of-Summer-Palace-with-pavilion-lake-and-yellow-willow-trees-in-Beijing-e1779803992816-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Autumn-view-of-Summer-Palace-with-pavilion-lake-and-yellow-willow-trees-in-Beijing-e1779803992816-150x105.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1540px) 100vw, 1540px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85ca3a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85ca3a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2529\"><li data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2229\"><p data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2229\"><em data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2082\">Imperial River Tour at Summer Palace<\/em>: Sail down the Kunyu River from the Marble Boat to Yuyuantan Park, passing bridges and willow-lined banks. Tea and guided storytelling included.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2357\"><p data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2357\"><em data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2260\">Lotus Boats at Beihai Park<\/em>: Available in summer, these boats drift through fragrant lotus fields\u2014peaceful and photogenic.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2529\"><p data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2529\"><em data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2383\">Rowboats at Shichahai<\/em>: Paddle through old Beijing canals with a boatman narrating tales of nearby mansions. At night, enjoy reflections of the bar lights on the water.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2566\">Stylish Camping &amp; Outdoor Fun<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 207px; top: 134.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7803acf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7803acf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-camping-scene-with-tents-and-campfire-under-starry-sky-near-mountains.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26597\" alt=\"Night camping scene with tents and campfire under starry sky near mountains\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-camping-scene-with-tents-and-campfire-under-starry-sky-near-mountains.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-camping-scene-with-tents-and-campfire-under-starry-sky-near-mountains-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-camping-scene-with-tents-and-campfire-under-starry-sky-near-mountains-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-camping-scene-with-tents-and-campfire-under-starry-sky-near-mountains-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-camping-scene-with-tents-and-campfire-under-starry-sky-near-mountains-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-camping-scene-with-tents-and-campfire-under-starry-sky-near-mountains-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-917b8b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"917b8b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"3003\"><li data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2739\"><p data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2739\"><em data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2590\">Baihe Bay (Huairou)<\/em>: A nature campsite offering cozy tents with mattresses, carpets, and lanterns. Campfires, stargazing movies, and kayaking complete the experience.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2879\"><p data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2879\"><em data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2762\">Sun Valley (Miyun)<\/em>: A family-friendly site with a petting zoo, forest yoga, BBQ areas, and kid-safe zones. Great for weekend escapes.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"3003\"><p data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"3003\"><em data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2895\">Jinhai Lake<\/em>: If you\u2019re lucky, catch the sunrise over the water\u2014it\u2019s pure magic, with glowing skies and misty mountains.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3036\">Art District Explorations<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 245px; top: 110.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ada6a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8ada6a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Portrait-exhibition-at-photography-art-center-in-Beijing-with-illuminated-photos.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26598\" alt=\"Portrait exhibition at photography art center in Beijing with illuminated photos\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Portrait-exhibition-at-photography-art-center-in-Beijing-with-illuminated-photos.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Portrait-exhibition-at-photography-art-center-in-Beijing-with-illuminated-photos-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Portrait-exhibition-at-photography-art-center-in-Beijing-with-illuminated-photos-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Portrait-exhibition-at-photography-art-center-in-Beijing-with-illuminated-photos-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Portrait-exhibition-at-photography-art-center-in-Beijing-with-illuminated-photos-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Portrait-exhibition-at-photography-art-center-in-Beijing-with-illuminated-photos-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e1a53f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e1a53f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3191\"><p data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3191\"><em data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3090\">Three Shadows Photography Art Centre (Caochangdi)<\/em>: A reimagined factory space for powerful photography exhibitions with natural light and raw walls.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3369\"><p data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3369\"><em data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3230\">Shangshang Art Museum (Songzhuang)<\/em>: A massive space showcasing paintings, sculptures, and live performances. Some artist studios nearby offer tours and custom commissions.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3558\"><p data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3558\"><em data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3393\">UCCA (798 Art Zone)<\/em>: One of China\u2019s top venues for avant-garde exhibitions. The area is also full of graffiti walls, art installations, and cool cafes\u2014perfect for wandering and photos.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"149\">Local Cultural Experiences<\/h3><p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"276\">Want to see the real Beijing?<\/p><p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"276\">Beyond the landmarks and museums, it\u2019s the local experiences that truly bring the city to life.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"318\">Peking Opera: A Timeless Stage Art<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 228px; top: 110.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edc1a2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"edc1a2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-opera-performers-in-colorful-costumes-on-stage.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26599\" alt=\"Traditional Beijing opera performers in colorful costumes on stage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-opera-performers-in-colorful-costumes-on-stage.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-opera-performers-in-colorful-costumes-on-stage-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-opera-performers-in-colorful-costumes-on-stage-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-opera-performers-in-colorful-costumes-on-stage-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-opera-performers-in-colorful-costumes-on-stage-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Traditional-Beijing-opera-performers-in-colorful-costumes-on-stage-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4dbbc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4dbbc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As China\u2019s most iconic traditional performance, Peking Opera is a must-see.<\/p><p>At Chang\u2019an Grand Theater, classic evening shows like <em data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"473\">The Drunken Beauty<\/em> or <em data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"500\">Farewell My Concubine<\/em> showcase actors in dragon-embroidered costumes, expressing emotions with precise gestures and flowing sleeves.<\/p><p>Mei Lanfang Theater offers immersive experiences, even allowing visitors to watch the actors apply intricate makeup backstage\u2014transforming from bare face to a stage persona in under 40 minutes.<\/p><h4>Hutong Rickshaw Tour: A Moving Storybook<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6306633 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6306633\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1621\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Foreign-tourists-enjoying-rickshaw-tour-through-Beijing-historic-hutongs.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26600\" alt=\"Foreign tourists enjoying rickshaw tour through Beijing historic hutongs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Foreign-tourists-enjoying-rickshaw-tour-through-Beijing-historic-hutongs.webp 1621w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Foreign-tourists-enjoying-rickshaw-tour-through-Beijing-historic-hutongs-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Foreign-tourists-enjoying-rickshaw-tour-through-Beijing-historic-hutongs-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Foreign-tourists-enjoying-rickshaw-tour-through-Beijing-historic-hutongs-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Foreign-tourists-enjoying-rickshaw-tour-through-Beijing-historic-hutongs-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Foreign-tourists-enjoying-rickshaw-tour-through-Beijing-historic-hutongs-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Foreign-tourists-enjoying-rickshaw-tour-through-Beijing-historic-hutongs-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1621px) 100vw, 1621px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae3582c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae3582c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"2335\">Hop on a red rickshaw and roll through Beijing\u2019s narrow alleyways\u2014this is the city\u2019s living history on wheels.<\/p><p data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"2335\">Local drivers guide you through Nanluoguxiang and Yandai Xiejie, sharing tales of old traditions like \u201cperfect marriage matches\u201d told through door carvings, or the logic behind winding courtyards.<\/p><p data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"2335\">The route from Houhai to Yinding Bridge is especially scenic, passing by the former homes of painter Qi Baishi and Empress Wanrong. Along the way, you\u2019ll hear shouts from candied haw seller stalls and smell roasted chestnuts.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2370\">Hands-On Traditional Crafts<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82e09a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"82e09a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-cloisonne-enamel-souvenirs-and-badges-displayed-in-souvenir-shop.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26601\" alt=\"Beijing cloisonne\u0301 enamel souvenirs and badges displayed in souvenir shop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-cloisonne-enamel-souvenirs-and-badges-displayed-in-souvenir-shop.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-cloisonne-enamel-souvenirs-and-badges-displayed-in-souvenir-shop-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-cloisonne-enamel-souvenirs-and-badges-displayed-in-souvenir-shop-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-cloisonne-enamel-souvenirs-and-badges-displayed-in-souvenir-shop-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-cloisonne-enamel-souvenirs-and-badges-displayed-in-souvenir-shop-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-cloisonne-enamel-souvenirs-and-badges-displayed-in-souvenir-shop-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e883583 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e883583\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2447\">Step into the world of Beijing\u2019s intangible heritage with craft workshops:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2920\"><li data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2597\"><p data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2597\">At Neiliansheng, try making layered cloth shoes by stitching soles with a curved needle\u2014a skill passed down for generations.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2753\"><p data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2753\">Ruifuxiang offers silk-dyeing classes. Bind white silk with string to form patterns, dip it in indigo dye, and unfold a one-of-a-kind handkerchief.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2920\"><p data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2920\">Visit a cloisonn\u00e9 studio to try Jingtailan enamelware. You\u2019ll work with wires and colored glaze to craft a bookmark\u2014metal meets fire in a truly unique art form.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2966\">Morning in Beijing: Start Like a Local<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 179px; top: 254.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c766f6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c766f6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1621\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-Tai-Chi-exercise-with-elderly-practicing-in-Beijing-park-under-trees.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26602\" alt=\"Morning Tai Chi exercise with elderly practicing in Beijing park under trees\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-Tai-Chi-exercise-with-elderly-practicing-in-Beijing-park-under-trees.webp 1621w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-Tai-Chi-exercise-with-elderly-practicing-in-Beijing-park-under-trees-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-Tai-Chi-exercise-with-elderly-practicing-in-Beijing-park-under-trees-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-Tai-Chi-exercise-with-elderly-practicing-in-Beijing-park-under-trees-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-Tai-Chi-exercise-with-elderly-practicing-in-Beijing-park-under-trees-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-Tai-Chi-exercise-with-elderly-practicing-in-Beijing-park-under-trees-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Morning-Tai-Chi-exercise-with-elderly-practicing-in-Beijing-park-under-trees-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1621px) 100vw, 1621px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1329209 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1329209\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2447\">Rise early and join Beijingers in their daily routines.<\/p><p data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2447\">After the flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square, head to Jingshan Park.<\/p><p data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2447\">There, you\u2019ll see seniors practicing tai chi, swinging diabolos, or singing patriotic songs under ancient pavilions.<\/p><p data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2447\">At Temple of Heaven Park, the morning energy is electric. Some play traditional opera in the corridor, others dance with silk fans or train with tai chi swords.<\/p><p data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2447\">You can even join in a lively game of shuttlecock kicking\u2014no invitation needed, just smile and join the circle!<\/p><h2 data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2447\">Where to Stay in Beijing<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4170\">The Ritz-Carlton Beijing (China Central Place)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -25px; top: 493.828px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42d01b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"42d01b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Ritz-Carlton-Beijing-_China-Central-Place_.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23987\" alt=\"The Ritz Carlton Beijing China Central Place\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Ritz-Carlton-Beijing-_China-Central-Place_.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Ritz-Carlton-Beijing-_China-Central-Place_-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Ritz-Carlton-Beijing-_China-Central-Place_-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Ritz-Carlton-Beijing-_China-Central-Place_-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Ritz-Carlton-Beijing-_China-Central-Place_-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Ritz-Carlton-Beijing-_China-Central-Place_-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Ritz-Carlton-Beijing-_China-Central-Place_-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9213a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9213a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4459\"><li data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4255\"><p data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4255\"><strong data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4186\">Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Chaoyang District, 5-minute walk to Dawanglu Station, near SKP mall.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4292\"><p data-start=\"4258\" data-end=\"4292\"><strong data-start=\"4258\" data-end=\"4268\">Price:<\/strong>\u00a0CNY 2500-4000 per night<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4399\"><p data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4399\"><strong data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4310\">Highlights:<\/strong>\u00a0British classic style, private garden, concierge service, custom fitness &amp; spa programs.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4459\"><p data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4459\"><strong data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4418\">User Rating:<\/strong>\u00a04.7 stars, Dianping Luxury Hotel Top 15.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3127\">Kerry Hotel Beijing<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 137px; top: 249.719px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-682e4e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"682e4e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kerry-Hotel-Beijing.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23984\" alt=\"Kerry Hotel Beijing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kerry-Hotel-Beijing.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kerry-Hotel-Beijing-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kerry-Hotel-Beijing-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kerry-Hotel-Beijing-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kerry-Hotel-Beijing-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kerry-Hotel-Beijing-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kerry-Hotel-Beijing-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5793e49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5793e49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3418\"><li data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3223\"><p data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3223\"><strong data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3143\">Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Chaoyang District, CBD area near SKP, 5-minute walk to Guomao Station (Line 1).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3260\"><p data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3260\"><strong data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3236\">Price:<\/strong>\u00a0CNY 1200-1800 per night<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3361\"><p data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3361\"><strong data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3278\">Highlights:<\/strong>\u00a01200\u33a1 kids\u2019 adventure park, family suites, go-kart experiences, CBD skyline views.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3418\"><p data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3418\"><strong data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3378\">Accolades:<\/strong>\u00a06 years on Dianping\u2019s \u201cMust-Stay List.\u201d<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1326\">Qingji Hotel MINI (Wangfujing Dengshikou Metro Station)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -14px; top: 273.719px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18838dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"18838dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingji-Hotel-MINI-_Wangfujing-Dengshikou-Metro-Station_.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23979\" alt=\"Qingji Hotel MINI Wangfujing Dengshikou Metro Station\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingji-Hotel-MINI-_Wangfujing-Dengshikou-Metro-Station_.webp 1620w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingji-Hotel-MINI-_Wangfujing-Dengshikou-Metro-Station_-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingji-Hotel-MINI-_Wangfujing-Dengshikou-Metro-Station_-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingji-Hotel-MINI-_Wangfujing-Dengshikou-Metro-Station_-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingji-Hotel-MINI-_Wangfujing-Dengshikou-Metro-Station_-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingji-Hotel-MINI-_Wangfujing-Dengshikou-Metro-Station_-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingji-Hotel-MINI-_Wangfujing-Dengshikou-Metro-Station_-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5e407e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5e407e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1438\"><p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1438\"><strong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1342\">Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Dongcheng District, close to Dengshikou Station (Line 5), 15-minute walk to\u00a0the Forbidden City.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1473\"><p data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1473\"><strong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1451\">Price:<\/strong>\u00a0CNY 220-300 per night<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1565\"><p data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1565\"><strong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1491\">Highlights:<\/strong>\u00a0Simple modern design, free coffee\/tea, some rooms overlook local\u00a0hutongs.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/best-beijing-hotels\/\">Where to Stay in Beijing<\/a><\/p><h2>Recommended Stay Duration<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-556db2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"556db2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-central-business-district-skyline-at-sunset-with-iconic-skyscrapers.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26603\" alt=\"Beijing central business district skyline at sunset with iconic skyscrapers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-central-business-district-skyline-at-sunset-with-iconic-skyscrapers.webp 2160w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-central-business-district-skyline-at-sunset-with-iconic-skyscrapers-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-central-business-district-skyline-at-sunset-with-iconic-skyscrapers-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-central-business-district-skyline-at-sunset-with-iconic-skyscrapers-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-central-business-district-skyline-at-sunset-with-iconic-skyscrapers-1536x768.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-central-business-district-skyline-at-sunset-with-iconic-skyscrapers-2048x1024.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-central-business-district-skyline-at-sunset-with-iconic-skyscrapers-18x9.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beijing-central-business-district-skyline-at-sunset-with-iconic-skyscrapers-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d4fad4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d4fad4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/how-many-days-in-beijing\/\">The ideal length of a Beijing trip<\/a> depends on your interests.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you&#8217;re short on time, a 3-day visit is enough to see major highlights like the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Great Wall.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">For a deeper cultural experience\u2014including hutong tours, local cuisine, and off-the-beaten-path attractions\u20145 to 7 days is highly recommended.<\/p><h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Sample Itineraries by Duration<\/h2><h4>1 Day:<\/h4><p><strong>Tiananmen Square \u2013 Forbidden City \u2013 Jingshan Park<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fdc747 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0fdc747\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1241\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tiananmen-Gate-with-red-flags-and-portrait-of-Mao-Zedong-at-dusk.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26604\" alt=\"Tiananmen Gate with red flags and portrait of Mao Zedong at dusk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tiananmen-Gate-with-red-flags-and-portrait-of-Mao-Zedong-at-dusk.webp 1241w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tiananmen-Gate-with-red-flags-and-portrait-of-Mao-Zedong-at-dusk-300x232.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tiananmen-Gate-with-red-flags-and-portrait-of-Mao-Zedong-at-dusk-1024x792.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tiananmen-Gate-with-red-flags-and-portrait-of-Mao-Zedong-at-dusk-768x594.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tiananmen-Gate-with-red-flags-and-portrait-of-Mao-Zedong-at-dusk-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tiananmen-Gate-with-red-flags-and-portrait-of-Mao-Zedong-at-dusk-150x116.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1241px) 100vw, 1241px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd816d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd816d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Arrive early at Tiananmen Square to witness the flag-raising ceremony, a powerful and moving experience (arrive 1 hour early for a good spot).<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Then step into the Forbidden City via the Meridian Gate and walk the central axis through the grand halls.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Explore the Treasure Gallery in the East Palace to see rare imperial artifacts.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">End your day at Jingshan Park, climbing to the Wanchun Pavilion for a panoramic sunset view over the golden rooftops of the palace and the city&#8217;s central axis.<\/p><h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">3 Days:<\/h4><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Day 1: Tiananmen Square \u2013 Forbidden City \u2013 Jingshan Park \u2013 Nanluoguxiang<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1aa2ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a1aa2ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1369\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ancient-Forbidden-City-hall-with-red-walls-and-yellow-tiled-roof-in-Beijing.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26605\" alt=\"Ancient Forbidden City hall with red walls and yellow tiled roof in Beijing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ancient-Forbidden-City-hall-with-red-walls-and-yellow-tiled-roof-in-Beijing.webp 1369w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ancient-Forbidden-City-hall-with-red-walls-and-yellow-tiled-roof-in-Beijing-300x237.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ancient-Forbidden-City-hall-with-red-walls-and-yellow-tiled-roof-in-Beijing-1024x808.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ancient-Forbidden-City-hall-with-red-walls-and-yellow-tiled-roof-in-Beijing-768x606.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ancient-Forbidden-City-hall-with-red-walls-and-yellow-tiled-roof-in-Beijing-15x12.webp 15w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ancient-Forbidden-City-hall-with-red-walls-and-yellow-tiled-roof-in-Beijing-150x118.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1369px) 100vw, 1369px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f41ccf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f41ccf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Start your journey with the flag-raising ceremony.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">After that, explore the quieter areas of the Forbidden City like the Corner Towers and Imperial Garden, using side paths like the Cining Garden to avoid crowds.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In the afternoon, head to Jingshan Park for a full view of the palace. In the evening, stroll Nanluoguxiang, try traditional desserts like double-skin milk at Wenyu, browse quirky gifts at Suzuki Shop, and enjoy spicy grilled wings while riding a rickshaw through Rain Alley Hutong.<\/p><p><strong>Day 2: Badaling Great Wall \u2013 Olympic Park<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfa0db9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dfa0db9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Beijing-National-Stadium-Birds-Nest-illuminated-with-red-and-orange-lights-people-taking-photos-outside-e1779701677738.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26606\" alt=\"Night view of Beijing National Stadium (Bird&apos;s Nest) illuminated with red and orange lights, people taking photos outside\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Beijing-National-Stadium-Birds-Nest-illuminated-with-red-and-orange-lights-people-taking-photos-outside-e1779701677738.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Beijing-National-Stadium-Birds-Nest-illuminated-with-red-and-orange-lights-people-taking-photos-outside-e1779701677738-500x358.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Beijing-National-Stadium-Birds-Nest-illuminated-with-red-and-orange-lights-people-taking-photos-outside-e1779701677738-1024x732.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Beijing-National-Stadium-Birds-Nest-illuminated-with-red-and-orange-lights-people-taking-photos-outside-e1779701677738-300x215.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Beijing-National-Stadium-Birds-Nest-illuminated-with-red-and-orange-lights-people-taking-photos-outside-e1779701677738-768x549.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Beijing-National-Stadium-Birds-Nest-illuminated-with-red-and-orange-lights-people-taking-photos-outside-e1779701677738-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Beijing-National-Stadium-Birds-Nest-illuminated-with-red-and-orange-lights-people-taking-photos-outside-e1779701677738-150x107.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8158d4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8158d4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Take an early high-speed train to Badaling and ride the cable car to Tower 8. Hike to Tower 12, stopping at &#8220;Hero Slope&#8221; for classic photos.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Visit the Zhan Tianyou Memorial to learn about the Beijing-Zhangjiakou railway. In the evening, visit Olympic Park to see the Bird&#8217;s Nest and Water Cube glow under the night sky.<\/p><p><strong>Day 3: Summer Palace \u2013 Old Summer Palace \u2013 Tsinghua\/Peking University<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0ae305 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d0ae305\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-gate-to-Tsinghua-University-with-clear-blue-sky-and-green-trees-on-campus.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26607\" alt=\"Entrance gate to Tsinghua University with clear blue sky and green trees on campus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-gate-to-Tsinghua-University-with-clear-blue-sky-and-green-trees-on-campus.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-gate-to-Tsinghua-University-with-clear-blue-sky-and-green-trees-on-campus-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-gate-to-Tsinghua-University-with-clear-blue-sky-and-green-trees-on-campus-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-gate-to-Tsinghua-University-with-clear-blue-sky-and-green-trees-on-campus-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-gate-to-Tsinghua-University-with-clear-blue-sky-and-green-trees-on-campus-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-gate-to-Tsinghua-University-with-clear-blue-sky-and-green-trees-on-campus-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed92bda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed92bda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Begin at the New Palace Gate and take a boat to the Marble Boat in the Summer Palace.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Climb the Tower of Buddhist Incense for lake views and stroll the Long Corridor.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In the afternoon, visit the ruins of the Old Summer Palace, including the European-style stone structures.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">End the day at Tsinghua or Peking University, soaking up the youthful vibe at famous campus landmarks.<\/p><h4>5 Days:<\/h4><p><strong>Day 1: Tiananmen Square \u2013 Forbidden City \u2013 Imperial Ancestral Temple \u2013 Zhongshan Park<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d8a1f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0d8a1f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1436\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-architecture-of-China-Film-Museum-under-bright-sunlight-with-a-blue-sky.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26608\" alt=\"Modern architecture of China Film Museum under bright sunlight with a blue sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-architecture-of-China-Film-Museum-under-bright-sunlight-with-a-blue-sky.webp 1436w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-architecture-of-China-Film-Museum-under-bright-sunlight-with-a-blue-sky-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-architecture-of-China-Film-Museum-under-bright-sunlight-with-a-blue-sky-1024x770.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-architecture-of-China-Film-Museum-under-bright-sunlight-with-a-blue-sky-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-architecture-of-China-Film-Museum-under-bright-sunlight-with-a-blue-sky-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-architecture-of-China-Film-Museum-under-bright-sunlight-with-a-blue-sky-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1436px) 100vw, 1436px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279967a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"279967a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Watch the flag-raising, then take a deep dive into the Forbidden City, including the fascinating Clock Exhibition Hall.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Enjoy a quiet lunch among ancient cypress trees at the Imperial Ancestral Temple.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In the afternoon, visit Zhongshan Park\u2019s seasonal gardens and learn about Beijing\u2019s five-element culture near the Wuse Altar.<\/p><p><strong>Day 2: Badaling Great Wall \u2013 Ming Tombs \u2013 Changping Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33c0cd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"33c0cd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stone-archway-of-Beijing-Botanical-Garden-surrounded-by-trees-on-a-sunny-day.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26609\" alt=\"Stone archway of Beijing Botanical Garden surrounded by trees on a sunny day\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stone-archway-of-Beijing-Botanical-Garden-surrounded-by-trees-on-a-sunny-day.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stone-archway-of-Beijing-Botanical-Garden-surrounded-by-trees-on-a-sunny-day-300x191.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stone-archway-of-Beijing-Botanical-Garden-surrounded-by-trees-on-a-sunny-day-768x489.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stone-archway-of-Beijing-Botanical-Garden-surrounded-by-trees-on-a-sunny-day-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stone-archway-of-Beijing-Botanical-Garden-surrounded-by-trees-on-a-sunny-day-150x96.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-291068d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"291068d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">After hiking at Badaling, drive to the Ming Tombs.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Visit Dingling\u2019s underground chambers and Changling\u2019s impressive timber hall.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Have dinner at a countryside restaurant in Changping featuring spring pancakes with eggs, meats, and herbs.<\/p><p><strong>Day 3: Summer Palace \u2013 Old Summer Palace \u2013 Zhongguancun<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-822eb03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"822eb03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-the-ruins-of-the-Old-Summer-Palace-Yuanmingyuan-with-ancient-stone-carvings-and-warm-sky-colors.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26610\" alt=\"Sunset view of the ruins of the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) with ancient stone carvings and warm sky colors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-the-ruins-of-the-Old-Summer-Palace-Yuanmingyuan-with-ancient-stone-carvings-and-warm-sky-colors.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-the-ruins-of-the-Old-Summer-Palace-Yuanmingyuan-with-ancient-stone-carvings-and-warm-sky-colors-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-the-ruins-of-the-Old-Summer-Palace-Yuanmingyuan-with-ancient-stone-carvings-and-warm-sky-colors-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-the-ruins-of-the-Old-Summer-Palace-Yuanmingyuan-with-ancient-stone-carvings-and-warm-sky-colors-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-the-ruins-of-the-Old-Summer-Palace-Yuanmingyuan-with-ancient-stone-carvings-and-warm-sky-colors-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-the-ruins-of-the-Old-Summer-Palace-Yuanmingyuan-with-ancient-stone-carvings-and-warm-sky-colors-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfb1724 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfb1724\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Wander the Suzhou Street area of the Summer Palace, then explore the tranquil Qichun Garden at the Old Summer Palace.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Wrap up in Zhongguancun with a visit to book markets or tech malls for a taste of Beijing\u2019s \u201cSilicon Valley.\u201d<\/p><p><strong>Day 4: 798 Art Zone \u2013 Sanlitun<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-128a233 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"128a233\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Sanlitun-Taikoo-Li-shopping-district-with-illuminated-modern-skyscrapers-in-Beijing.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26611\" alt=\"Night view of Sanlitun Taikoo Li shopping district with illuminated modern skyscrapers in Beijing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Sanlitun-Taikoo-Li-shopping-district-with-illuminated-modern-skyscrapers-in-Beijing.webp 1620w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Sanlitun-Taikoo-Li-shopping-district-with-illuminated-modern-skyscrapers-in-Beijing-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Sanlitun-Taikoo-Li-shopping-district-with-illuminated-modern-skyscrapers-in-Beijing-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Sanlitun-Taikoo-Li-shopping-district-with-illuminated-modern-skyscrapers-in-Beijing-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Sanlitun-Taikoo-Li-shopping-district-with-illuminated-modern-skyscrapers-in-Beijing-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Sanlitun-Taikoo-Li-shopping-district-with-illuminated-modern-skyscrapers-in-Beijing-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Night-view-of-Sanlitun-Taikoo-Li-shopping-district-with-illuminated-modern-skyscrapers-in-Beijing-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f967b4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f967b4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Check out edgy exhibits at the UCCA, graffiti walls on Qixing East Street, and enjoy a casual lunch in an industrial-chic caf\u00e9.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Later, head to Sanlitun to shop in Taikoo Li, sip local brews on a rooftop bar, and people-watch in Beijing\u2019s trendiest district.<\/p><p><strong>Day 5: Temple of Heaven \u2013 Qianmen Street \u2013 Dashilan<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf90be7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bf90be7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Daytime-view-of-Zhengyangmen-Gate-and-surrounding-traditional-architecture-in-Beijing.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26612\" alt=\"Daytime view of Zhengyangmen Gate and surrounding traditional architecture in Beijing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Daytime-view-of-Zhengyangmen-Gate-and-surrounding-traditional-architecture-in-Beijing.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Daytime-view-of-Zhengyangmen-Gate-and-surrounding-traditional-architecture-in-Beijing-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Daytime-view-of-Zhengyangmen-Gate-and-surrounding-traditional-architecture-in-Beijing-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Daytime-view-of-Zhengyangmen-Gate-and-surrounding-traditional-architecture-in-Beijing-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Daytime-view-of-Zhengyangmen-Gate-and-surrounding-traditional-architecture-in-Beijing-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Daytime-view-of-Zhengyangmen-Gate-and-surrounding-traditional-architecture-in-Beijing-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-241e5e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"241e5e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">At Temple of Heaven Park, join locals for morning exercises and walk the triple-circle path around the Hall of Prayer.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In the afternoon, shop along Qianmen and Dashilan for handmade shoes and traditional teas, then end with a hearty meal of lu zhu huo shao (pork stew with bread) and orange soda at a time-honored restaurant.<\/p><h4>7 Days:<\/h4><p><strong>Day 1: Tiananmen Square \u2013 Forbidden City \u2013 Zhongshan Park \u2013 National Centre for the Performing Arts<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a63d977 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a63d977\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1827\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-Tiananmen-Gate-with-dramatic-orange-sky-in-Beijing-e1779701870840.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26613\" alt=\"Sunset view of Tiananmen Gate with dramatic orange sky in Beijing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-Tiananmen-Gate-with-dramatic-orange-sky-in-Beijing-e1779701870840.webp 1827w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-Tiananmen-Gate-with-dramatic-orange-sky-in-Beijing-e1779701870840-500x296.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-Tiananmen-Gate-with-dramatic-orange-sky-in-Beijing-e1779701870840-1024x605.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-Tiananmen-Gate-with-dramatic-orange-sky-in-Beijing-e1779701870840-300x177.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-Tiananmen-Gate-with-dramatic-orange-sky-in-Beijing-e1779701870840-768x454.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-Tiananmen-Gate-with-dramatic-orange-sky-in-Beijing-e1779701870840-1536x908.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-Tiananmen-Gate-with-dramatic-orange-sky-in-Beijing-e1779701870840-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sunset-view-of-Tiananmen-Gate-with-dramatic-orange-sky-in-Beijing-e1779701870840-150x89.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1827px) 100vw, 1827px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-595a604 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"595a604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Start with the flag-raising, then explore the Forbidden City\u2019s deeper halls and interactive digital exhibits at the Cining Palace.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Enjoy a palace-style afternoon tea at the Imperial Temple, then visit Zhongshan Park for seasonal blooms.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">End at the National Centre for the Performing Arts for evening lights or a traditional concert.<\/p><p><strong>Day 2: Badaling Great Wall \u2013 Juyongguan Pass \u2013 Hiking &amp; Local Food<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ddbd30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5ddbd30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1621\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-of-China-winding-through-green-mountains-near-Beijing-on-a-clear-day.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26614\" alt=\"The Great Wall of China winding through green mountains near Beijing on a clear day\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-of-China-winding-through-green-mountains-near-Beijing-on-a-clear-day.webp 1621w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-of-China-winding-through-green-mountains-near-Beijing-on-a-clear-day-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-of-China-winding-through-green-mountains-near-Beijing-on-a-clear-day-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-of-China-winding-through-green-mountains-near-Beijing-on-a-clear-day-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-of-China-winding-through-green-mountains-near-Beijing-on-a-clear-day-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-of-China-winding-through-green-mountains-near-Beijing-on-a-clear-day-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Great-Wall-of-China-winding-through-green-mountains-near-Beijing-on-a-clear-day-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1621px) 100vw, 1621px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4159f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4159f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Ride to Badaling and hike between towers before heading to Juyongguan to see the Yun Tai carvings.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Follow the scenic &#8220;72 Views of Guangu&#8221; route and have dinner near the Wall featuring mushroom stew with free-range chicken.<\/p><p><strong>Day 3: Summer Palace \u2013 Old Summer Palace \u2013 Tsinghua or Peking University<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c31b9f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c31b9f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-gate-of-Peking-University-with-traditional-Chinese-architecture-and-stone-lion-statue.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26615\" alt=\"Entrance gate of Peking University with traditional Chinese architecture and stone lion statue\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-gate-of-Peking-University-with-traditional-Chinese-architecture-and-stone-lion-statue.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-gate-of-Peking-University-with-traditional-Chinese-architecture-and-stone-lion-statue-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-gate-of-Peking-University-with-traditional-Chinese-architecture-and-stone-lion-statue-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-gate-of-Peking-University-with-traditional-Chinese-architecture-and-stone-lion-statue-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-gate-of-Peking-University-with-traditional-Chinese-architecture-and-stone-lion-statue-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Entrance-gate-of-Peking-University-with-traditional-Chinese-architecture-and-stone-lion-statue-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9597ccf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9597ccf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Stroll the West Dike at Summer Palace, then boat to South Lake Island.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Visit the Old Summer Palace\u2019s Jiuzhou Qingyan site with AR displays and finish your day visiting Tsinghua\u2019s Second Gate or Peking\u2019s Centennial Lecture Hall.<\/p><p><strong>Day 4: 798 Art Zone \u2013 Caochangdi Art District \u2013 China Film Museum<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0870e2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0870e2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Facade-of-China-National-Film-Museum-with-modern-geometric-design-and-glass-windows.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26616\" alt=\"Facade of China National Film Museum with modern geometric design and glass windows\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Facade-of-China-National-Film-Museum-with-modern-geometric-design-and-glass-windows.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Facade-of-China-National-Film-Museum-with-modern-geometric-design-and-glass-windows-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Facade-of-China-National-Film-Museum-with-modern-geometric-design-and-glass-windows-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Facade-of-China-National-Film-Museum-with-modern-geometric-design-and-glass-windows-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Facade-of-China-National-Film-Museum-with-modern-geometric-design-and-glass-windows-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Facade-of-China-National-Film-Museum-with-modern-geometric-design-and-glass-windows-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96052fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96052fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Explore contemporary art exhibits and industrial spaces at 798, then move to Caochangdi\u2019s more experimental galleries.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In the evening, visit the China Film Museum to see the evolution of film tech and watch a classic screening.<\/p><p><strong>Day 5: Temple of Heaven \u2013 Beijing Museum of Natural History \u2013 Tianqiao Performing Arts Center<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfe9dc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dfe9dc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tianqiao-Art-Center-entrance-with-colorful-traditional-decorations-and-poster-of-Beijing-opera.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26617\" alt=\"Tianqiao Art Center entrance with colorful traditional decorations and poster of Beijing opera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tianqiao-Art-Center-entrance-with-colorful-traditional-decorations-and-poster-of-Beijing-opera.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tianqiao-Art-Center-entrance-with-colorful-traditional-decorations-and-poster-of-Beijing-opera-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tianqiao-Art-Center-entrance-with-colorful-traditional-decorations-and-poster-of-Beijing-opera-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tianqiao-Art-Center-entrance-with-colorful-traditional-decorations-and-poster-of-Beijing-opera-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tianqiao-Art-Center-entrance-with-colorful-traditional-decorations-and-poster-of-Beijing-opera-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tianqiao-Art-Center-entrance-with-colorful-traditional-decorations-and-poster-of-Beijing-opera-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e96ff1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e96ff1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Admire the ceiling dragons inside the Hall of Prayer, then visit the Natural History Museum\u2019s animated dinosaur zone.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Wrap up with a folk performance and a snack of steamed buns with garlic sauce at a local theater caf\u00e9.<\/p><p><strong>Day 6: Mutianyu Great Wall \u2013 Yanqi Lake<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de92a03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"de92a03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Aerial-view-of-Yanqi-Lake-area-with-modern-buildings-water-and-autumn-trees-near-Beijing.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26618\" alt=\"Aerial view of Yanqi Lake area with modern buildings, water, and autumn trees near Beijing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Aerial-view-of-Yanqi-Lake-area-with-modern-buildings-water-and-autumn-trees-near-Beijing.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Aerial-view-of-Yanqi-Lake-area-with-modern-buildings-water-and-autumn-trees-near-Beijing-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Aerial-view-of-Yanqi-Lake-area-with-modern-buildings-water-and-autumn-trees-near-Beijing-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Aerial-view-of-Yanqi-Lake-area-with-modern-buildings-water-and-autumn-trees-near-Beijing-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Aerial-view-of-Yanqi-Lake-area-with-modern-buildings-water-and-autumn-trees-near-Beijing-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Aerial-view-of-Yanqi-Lake-area-with-modern-buildings-water-and-autumn-trees-near-Beijing-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-368973f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"368973f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Take a cable car to Tower 14 at Mutianyu and hike to Tower 24, passing lush scenery.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">After descending by toboggan, drive to Yanqi Lake and take a boat to Sun Island.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">End with a lakeside dinner of grilled trout as the sun sets.<\/p><p><strong>Day 7: Hutong Tour \u2013 Yonghe Temple \u2013 Confucius Temple \u2013 Guijie Food Street<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6756da7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6756da7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1623\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Narrow-hutong-alleyway-with-grey-brick-walls-and-bicycles-in-Beijings-old-city-district.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26619\" alt=\"Narrow hutong alleyway with grey brick walls and bicycles in Beijing&apos;s old city district\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Narrow-hutong-alleyway-with-grey-brick-walls-and-bicycles-in-Beijings-old-city-district.webp 1623w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Narrow-hutong-alleyway-with-grey-brick-walls-and-bicycles-in-Beijings-old-city-district-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Narrow-hutong-alleyway-with-grey-brick-walls-and-bicycles-in-Beijings-old-city-district-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Narrow-hutong-alleyway-with-grey-brick-walls-and-bicycles-in-Beijings-old-city-district-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Narrow-hutong-alleyway-with-grey-brick-walls-and-bicycles-in-Beijings-old-city-district-1536x1022.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Narrow-hutong-alleyway-with-grey-brick-walls-and-bicycles-in-Beijings-old-city-district-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Narrow-hutong-alleyway-with-grey-brick-walls-and-bicycles-in-Beijings-old-city-district-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1623px) 100vw, 1623px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2245815 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2245815\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Start with a rickshaw tour from Nanluoguxiang through Rain and Suoyi Hutongs.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Visit Yonghe Temple to hear chanting, then admire the steles at Confucius Temple.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Wrap up at Guijie Street with spicy crayfish and cold beer for a lively farewell meal.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>See also:<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 50px; top: 182.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a1e04b elementor-posts--thumbnail-none elementor-grid-1 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"0a1e04b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/1-day-in-beijing\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t1 Day in Beijing: Best Short Itinerary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43088 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-beijing tag-beijing-travel-guide tag-beijing-travel-itinerary tag-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/2-days-in-beijing\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t2 Days in Beijing: Best First-Time Itinerary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43081 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-beijing tag-beijing-travel-guide tag-beijing-travel-itinerary tag-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/3-days-in-beijing\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t3 Days in Beijing: Best First-Time Itinerary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43071 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-beijing tag-beijing-travel-guide tag-beijing-travel-itinerary tag-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/4-days-in-beijing\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t4 Days in Beijing: Best First-Time Itinerary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43046 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-beijing tag-beijing-travel-guide tag-beijing-travel-itinerary tag-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/5-days-in-beijing\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t5 Days in Beijing: Best First-Time Itinerary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43026 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-beijing tag-beijing-travel-guide tag-beijing-travel-itinerary tag-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/7-days-in-beijing\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t7 Days in Beijing: Best First-Time Itinerary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f4c70f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f4c70f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"237\">Essential Info &amp; Pre-Trip Planning<\/h2><p data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"354\">Planning a trip to Beijing?<\/p><p data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"354\">Here&#8217;s what you need to know before you go \u2014 from visas to daily costs and safety tips.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"376\">Visa Policy<\/h3><p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"615\">Most international travelers need a <strong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"433\">Tourist (L) Visa<\/strong> to visit Beijing.<\/p><p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"615\">You\u2019ll need a valid passport, a completed visa application form, a recent photo, and supporting documents.<\/p><p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"615\">Apply through your nearest Chinese embassy or consulate.<\/p><p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"882\">Good news! Some visitors qualify for <strong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"691\">72- or 144-hour visa-free transit<\/strong> if you&#8217;re flying to a third country.<\/p><p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"882\">To enjoy this perk, you must enter Beijing through an approved airport and show a valid onward ticket.<\/p><p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"882\">It\u2019s a great way to explore the city on a layover.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"914\">Estimated Travel Budget<\/h3><p data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"974\"><strong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"930\">\u2708\ufe0f Flights<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"974\">Prices vary based on origin and season.<\/p><ul data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1069\"><li data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1011\"><p data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1011\">Domestic round-trip: \u00a51000\u2013\u00a55000<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1069\"><p data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1069\">International round-trip: varies by country and airline<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1121\"><strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1091\">\ud83c\udfe8 Accommodation<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1121\">Options for every budget:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1295\"><li data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1161\"><p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1161\">Budget hostels: \u00a5200\u2013\u00a5500 per night<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1204\"><p data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1204\">Mid-range hotels: \u00a5500\u2013\u00a51500 per night<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1295\"><p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1295\">Luxury stays: \u00a51500+ per night (especially in central areas like Wangfujing or Sanlitun)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1320\"><strong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1318\">\ud83d\ude87 Transportation<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1512\"><li data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1348\"><p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1348\">Subway: \u00a52\u2013\u00a510 per ride<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1370\"><p data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1370\">Bus: starts at \u00a52<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1405\"><p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1405\">Taxi: \u00a513 base fare + ~\u00a52.3\/km<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1512\"><p data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1446\">Trips to places like the Great Wall:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1512\"><li data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1476\"><p data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1476\">Train or bus: \u00a530\u2013\u00a5100<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1512\"><p data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1512\">Private car: \u00a51000\u2013\u00a53000\/day<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1527\"><strong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1525\">\ud83c\udf5c Food<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1681\"><li data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1578\"><p data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1578\">Local snacks and street eats: \u00a520\u2013\u00a550 per meal<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1616\"><p data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1616\">Mid-to-high-end dining: \u00a5100\u2013\u00a5500<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1681\"><p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1681\">Famous duck restaurants (like Quanjude): ~\u00a5200\u2013\u00a5300 per person<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>To compare Beijing\u2019s costs with other cities, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/cost-of-travel-in-china\/\">Cost of Travel in China<\/a>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1702\">Safety Tips<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"2177\"><li data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1879\"><p data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1879\"><strong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1722\">Crowd alert:<\/strong> Popular spots like the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square get very busy, especially during holidays. Keep valuables secure and be mindful of pickpockets.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1987\"><p data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1987\"><strong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1903\">Off-limits areas:<\/strong> Avoid unregulated or dangerous spots, like remote parts of the \u201cwild Great Wall.\u201d<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2177\"><p data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2177\"><strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2015\">Local laws &amp; customs:<\/strong> Beijing is well-policed, and laws are strictly enforced. No spitting, littering, or smoking in restricted areas. Be respectful of cultural norms to avoid issues.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>For first-time visitors and general planning advice, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/china-travel-tips\/\">China Travel Tips: The Best Guide You Can Find<\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"228\">Beyond Beijing: Top Nearby Cities Worth Visiting<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"1090\">Tianjin \u2013 A Blend of European Flair and Northern Folk Charm<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -95px; top: -9.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd1ddf7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bd1ddf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1522\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Tianjin-Eye-at-night-The-Tianjin-Eye-Ferris-wheel-beautifully-lit-up-at-night-offering-stunning-views-of-the-citys-skyline-and-reflecting-in-the-water-below-e1776258786737.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17005\" alt=\"The Tianjin Eye at night The Tianjin Eye Ferris wheel beautifully lit up at night offering stunning views of the citys skyline and reflecting in the water below\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Tianjin-Eye-at-night-The-Tianjin-Eye-Ferris-wheel-beautifully-lit-up-at-night-offering-stunning-views-of-the-citys-skyline-and-reflecting-in-the-water-below-e1776258786737.webp 1522w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Tianjin-Eye-at-night-The-Tianjin-Eye-Ferris-wheel-beautifully-lit-up-at-night-offering-stunning-views-of-the-citys-skyline-and-reflecting-in-the-water-below-e1776258786737-500x355.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Tianjin-Eye-at-night-The-Tianjin-Eye-Ferris-wheel-beautifully-lit-up-at-night-offering-stunning-views-of-the-citys-skyline-and-reflecting-in-the-water-below-e1776258786737-1024x727.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Tianjin-Eye-at-night-The-Tianjin-Eye-Ferris-wheel-beautifully-lit-up-at-night-offering-stunning-views-of-the-citys-skyline-and-reflecting-in-the-water-below-e1776258786737-300x213.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Tianjin-Eye-at-night-The-Tianjin-Eye-Ferris-wheel-beautifully-lit-up-at-night-offering-stunning-views-of-the-citys-skyline-and-reflecting-in-the-water-below-e1776258786737-768x545.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Tianjin-Eye-at-night-The-Tianjin-Eye-Ferris-wheel-beautifully-lit-up-at-night-offering-stunning-views-of-the-citys-skyline-and-reflecting-in-the-water-below-e1776258786737-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Tianjin-Eye-at-night-The-Tianjin-Eye-Ferris-wheel-beautifully-lit-up-at-night-offering-stunning-views-of-the-citys-skyline-and-reflecting-in-the-water-below-e1776258786737-150x106.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1522px) 100vw, 1522px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c10a0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c10a0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"1090\">Just 30 minutes from Beijing by high-speed train, Tianjin offers a refreshing contrast with its unique mix of colonial-era architecture and vibrant local culture.<\/p><p data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"1090\">Stroll through the Italian Style Town to admire grand European buildings and enjoy al fresco caf\u00e9s.<\/p><p data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"1090\">Explore the Five Great Avenues (Wudadao), known as a \u201cmuseum of international architecture,\u201d featuring a wide range of Western-style villas.<\/p><p data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"1090\">Don\u2019t miss a ride on the Tianjin Eye Ferris wheel for sweeping views of the Haihe River and cityscape.<\/p><p data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"1090\">For culture lovers, catching a live crosstalk (xiangsheng) performance in the old streets like Guwei Jie is a must.<\/p><p data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"1090\">When it comes to food, sample iconic snacks like Goubuli steamed buns, Erduoyan fried rice cakes, and Guifaxiang twisted crullers\u2014or indulge in the region\u2019s fresh seafood.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1847\">Qinhuangdao \u2013 Seaside Beauty Meets Great Wall History<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -59px; top: 494.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfa1b63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cfa1b63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Qinhuangdao-seaside-park-with-pavilion-on-hill-clear-blue-sky-and-ocean-view.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26620\" alt=\"Qinhuangdao seaside park with pavilion on hill, clear blue sky and ocean view\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Qinhuangdao-seaside-park-with-pavilion-on-hill-clear-blue-sky-and-ocean-view.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Qinhuangdao-seaside-park-with-pavilion-on-hill-clear-blue-sky-and-ocean-view-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Qinhuangdao-seaside-park-with-pavilion-on-hill-clear-blue-sky-and-ocean-view-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Qinhuangdao-seaside-park-with-pavilion-on-hill-clear-blue-sky-and-ocean-view-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Qinhuangdao-seaside-park-with-pavilion-on-hill-clear-blue-sky-and-ocean-view-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Qinhuangdao-seaside-park-with-pavilion-on-hill-clear-blue-sky-and-ocean-view-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aa234b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4aa234b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1847\">Located on the Bohai Sea coast, Qinhuangdao is a beloved summer destination known for its clean beaches and historic sites.<\/p><p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1847\">North of the city, Beidaihe offers 22 km of golden coastline perfect for sunbathing, swimming, or water sports like parasailing and jet skiing.<\/p><p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1847\">To experience history, head to Shanhaiguan, the eastern start of the Ming Great Wall known as the \u201cFirst Pass Under Heaven,\u201d and Laolongtou, where the Great Wall famously meets the sea.<\/p><p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1847\">Nature lovers shouldn\u2019t miss Pigeon Nest Park, especially during spring and autumn bird migration seasons, when flocks of wild birds arrive in stunning numbers. It\u2019s one of China\u2019s best spots for sunrise viewing over the sea.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"2599\">Chengde \u2013 Royal Retreat in the Mountains<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-071c63a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"071c63a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mountain-landscape-with-pavilion-and-lake-reflections-in-Chengde-summer-resort.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26621\" alt=\"Mountain landscape with pavilion and lake reflections in Chengde summer resort\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mountain-landscape-with-pavilion-and-lake-reflections-in-Chengde-summer-resort.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mountain-landscape-with-pavilion-and-lake-reflections-in-Chengde-summer-resort-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mountain-landscape-with-pavilion-and-lake-reflections-in-Chengde-summer-resort-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mountain-landscape-with-pavilion-and-lake-reflections-in-Chengde-summer-resort-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mountain-landscape-with-pavilion-and-lake-reflections-in-Chengde-summer-resort-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mountain-landscape-with-pavilion-and-lake-reflections-in-Chengde-summer-resort-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49a9465 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49a9465\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1847\">Once the summer refuge of Qing emperors, Chengde is rich with imperial heritage and scenic charm.<\/p><p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1847\">The Mountain Resort (Bishu Shanzhuang) is the largest surviving royal garden in China and a UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/p><p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1847\">Its lakes, hills, temples, and pavilions are harmoniously designed to reflect the beauty of nature, blending northern and southern Chinese landscapes.<\/p><p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1847\">The nearby Eight Outer Temples (Waiba Miao) feature a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/why-is-the-dragon-the-symbol-of-china\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nine-Dragon-Wall-Beijing-Colorful-glazed-tile-wall-with-nine-majestic-Chinese-dragons-in-the-Forbidden-City-under-blue-sky-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-23129\" alt=\"Nine Dragon Wall, Beijing Colorful glazed tile wall with nine majestic Chinese dragons in the Forbidden City under blue sky.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nine-Dragon-Wall-Beijing-Colorful-glazed-tile-wall-with-nine-majestic-Chinese-dragons-in-the-Forbidden-City-under-blue-sky-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nine-Dragon-Wall-Beijing-Colorful-glazed-tile-wall-with-nine-majestic-Chinese-dragons-in-the-Forbidden-City-under-blue-sky-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nine-Dragon-Wall-Beijing-Colorful-glazed-tile-wall-with-nine-majestic-Chinese-dragons-in-the-Forbidden-City-under-blue-sky-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nine-Dragon-Wall-Beijing-Colorful-glazed-tile-wall-with-nine-majestic-Chinese-dragons-in-the-Forbidden-City-under-blue-sky-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nine-Dragon-Wall-Beijing-Colorful-glazed-tile-wall-with-nine-majestic-Chinese-dragons-in-the-Forbidden-City-under-blue-sky-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nine-Dragon-Wall-Beijing-Colorful-glazed-tile-wall-with-nine-majestic-Chinese-dragons-in-the-Forbidden-City-under-blue-sky.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">FAQs<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/why-is-the-dragon-the-symbol-of-china\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhy Is the Dragon the Symbol of China?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The dragon is China\u2019s national symbol because it represents 5,000 years of culture, unity, power, and harmony with nature and the cosmos.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-23295 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-high-speed-rail\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/is-high-speed-rail-faster-than-planes\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CRH380A-high-speed-train-passing-through-hills-\u2013-CRH-bullet-train-gliding-along-tracks-with-green-mountain-scenery-in-the-background-1024x575.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-23222\" alt=\"CRH380A high speed train passing through hills \u2013 CRH bullet train gliding along tracks with green mountain scenery in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CRH380A-high-speed-train-passing-through-hills-\u2013-CRH-bullet-train-gliding-along-tracks-with-green-mountain-scenery-in-the-background-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CRH380A-high-speed-train-passing-through-hills-\u2013-CRH-bullet-train-gliding-along-tracks-with-green-mountain-scenery-in-the-background-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CRH380A-high-speed-train-passing-through-hills-\u2013-CRH-bullet-train-gliding-along-tracks-with-green-mountain-scenery-in-the-background-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CRH380A-high-speed-train-passing-through-hills-\u2013-CRH-bullet-train-gliding-along-tracks-with-green-mountain-scenery-in-the-background-1536x862.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CRH380A-high-speed-train-passing-through-hills-\u2013-CRH-bullet-train-gliding-along-tracks-with-green-mountain-scenery-in-the-background-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CRH380A-high-speed-train-passing-through-hills-\u2013-CRH-bullet-train-gliding-along-tracks-with-green-mountain-scenery-in-the-background-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CRH380A-high-speed-train-passing-through-hills-\u2013-CRH-bullet-train-gliding-along-tracks-with-green-mountain-scenery-in-the-background.webp 1925w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">FAQs<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/is-high-speed-rail-faster-than-planes\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tIs High-Speed Rail Faster Than Planes?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>HSR isn\u2019t faster than planes in raw speed, but on many routes in China, it\u2019s quicker overall due to city-center stations, shorter check-in times, and higher punctuality.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-34124 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-culture tag-culture tag-guide tag-nayin-five-elements tag-wuxing\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/nayin-five-elements\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Na-Yin-Five-Elements-chart-showing-30-types-and-the-60-year-Chinese-cycle-system-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-44094\" alt=\"Na Yin Five Elements chart showing 30 types and the 60 year Chinese cycle system\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Na-Yin-Five-Elements-chart-showing-30-types-and-the-60-year-Chinese-cycle-system-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Na-Yin-Five-Elements-chart-showing-30-types-and-the-60-year-Chinese-cycle-system-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Na-Yin-Five-Elements-chart-showing-30-types-and-the-60-year-Chinese-cycle-system-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Na-Yin-Five-Elements-chart-showing-30-types-and-the-60-year-Chinese-cycle-system-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Na-Yin-Five-Elements-chart-showing-30-types-and-the-60-year-Chinese-cycle-system-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Na-Yin-Five-Elements-chart-showing-30-types-and-the-60-year-Chinese-cycle-system-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Na-Yin-Five-Elements-chart-showing-30-types-and-the-60-year-Chinese-cycle-system.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Culture<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/nayin-five-elements\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tNa Yin Five Elements: Meaning, 30 Types &#038; 60-Year Chart\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Discover the Nayin Five Elements, a unique Chinese system linking sound, time, and energy through the 60 Jiazi cycle\u2014where music meets cosmology and destiny.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-29796 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-tips tag-guide tag-travel-agency tag-travel-guide tag-travel-tips\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/china-travel-agencies\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-boat-with-red-lanterns-on-misty-lake-woman-in-hanfu-playing-flute-hillside-villas-in-background-\u2013-cultural-travel-scene-in-China-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-29812\" alt=\"Traditional Chinese boat with red lanterns on misty lake, woman in hanfu playing flute, hillside villas in background \u2013 cultural travel scene in China.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-boat-with-red-lanterns-on-misty-lake-woman-in-hanfu-playing-flute-hillside-villas-in-background-\u2013-cultural-travel-scene-in-China-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-boat-with-red-lanterns-on-misty-lake-woman-in-hanfu-playing-flute-hillside-villas-in-background-\u2013-cultural-travel-scene-in-China-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-boat-with-red-lanterns-on-misty-lake-woman-in-hanfu-playing-flute-hillside-villas-in-background-\u2013-cultural-travel-scene-in-China-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-boat-with-red-lanterns-on-misty-lake-woman-in-hanfu-playing-flute-hillside-villas-in-background-\u2013-cultural-travel-scene-in-China-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-boat-with-red-lanterns-on-misty-lake-woman-in-hanfu-playing-flute-hillside-villas-in-background-\u2013-cultural-travel-scene-in-China-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-boat-with-red-lanterns-on-misty-lake-woman-in-hanfu-playing-flute-hillside-villas-in-background-\u2013-cultural-travel-scene-in-China.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Tips<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/china-travel-agencies\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tTop 10 China Travel Agencies for 2025 Tours\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Discover the 10 best travel agencies for China tours in 2025, offering custom trips, expert guides, and unique cultural experiences across the country.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-42901 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-how-to-get-around tag-wuhan tag-wuhan-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/how-to-get-around-wuhan\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-get-around-Wuhan-cover-with-metro_-taxi_-bus_-bike_-ferry_-walking_-skyline_-and-Yellow-Crane-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-42904\" alt=\"How to get around Wuhan cover with metro taxi bus bike ferry walking skyline and Yellow Crane\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-get-around-Wuhan-cover-with-metro_-taxi_-bus_-bike_-ferry_-walking_-skyline_-and-Yellow-Crane-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-get-around-Wuhan-cover-with-metro_-taxi_-bus_-bike_-ferry_-walking_-skyline_-and-Yellow-Crane-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-get-around-Wuhan-cover-with-metro_-taxi_-bus_-bike_-ferry_-walking_-skyline_-and-Yellow-Crane-300x225.webp 300w, 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