Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China, is the nation's political, economic, cultural, educational and international trade and communication center. Located in northern China, close to Tianjin and partially surrounded by Hebei Province, Beijing also serves as the most important transportation hub and port of entry in China.
Beijing, Jing for short, is one of the six ancient cities in China. It has been the heart and soul of politics and society throughout its long history and consequently there is an unparalleled wealth of discovery to delight and intrigue travelers as they explore Beijing's ancient past and enjoy its exciting modern development. Now it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with about 140 million Chinese tourists and 4.4 million international visitors in a year.
Beijing Attractions
|  Recommended Beijing Package Tour Itineraries:
Beijing Highlights Tour: 4 Days to Forbidden City & Great Wall 4 Days to Forbidden City & Great Wall
Beijing Hutong Tour: 5 Days to Hutong & Temple of Heaven 5 Days to Hutong & Temple of Heaven
Beijing One Day Tour: One day trip to Beijing attractions like Hutong, Beihai Park, Juyongguan Pass, Summer Palace...
Great Wall Hiking Tours: Hiking to Badaling, Simatai, Jinshanling, Huanghuacheng Great Wall
Beijing Bike Tours: Cycling to Wangfujing Street, Tiananmen Square, Shichahai, Peking University, Olympic Park and CBD.
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| Recommended Tours including the Visit to Beijing:
Essence of China: 11 Days Beijing-Xian-Guilin-Yangshuo-Guilin-Shanghai 11 Days Beijing-Xian-Guilin-Yangshuo-Guilin-Shanghai
Golden Triangle Trip: 9 Days Beijing-Xian-Shanghai 9 Days Beijing-Xian-Shanghai |
| Golf Tour Information:
Beijing Golf Tour: 10 Days Golf Tour of Beijing 10 Days Golf Tour of Beijing 10 Days Golf Tour of Beijing |
 | Beijing is an important transportation hub in northern China. Radiating skyways, roads and railways make it easy for visitors to reach the city. Strolling in Beijing, visitors will find the star-studded skyscrapers, crisscross streets and an endless stream of traffic make it much the same as any other great metropolis elsewhere in today's world.
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 | Interested in trying the local food? Beijing Roast Duck and the Imperial Court Food are highly recommended. Nowhere else on earth will you find such a variety of gourmet Chinese restaurants offering the very best of the eight different styles of Chinese cuisine as well as western style dishes. Quality restaurants abound in the city, each offering the highest standards of service and convenience.
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 | Whether you plan to buy curios and tourist souvenirs with traditional Chinese flavor, or you are keen on seeking quality products from world famous brands, you will find Beijing is truly a shopper's paradise. The most famous and popular commercial circles and commercial pedestrian streets in Beijing are predominantly located near the Yansha Shopping Mall, Tiananmen Square and Wangfujing Street, Guomao Shopping Mall, Qianmen Street and Xidan Street, etc. |
 | After a day's Beijing tours, nighttime can hold other surprises for you. These can vary from traditional performances such as the Beijing Opera, acrobatics and martial arts to modern ones including concerts, ballroom dancing, pubs and clubs. Each and every one has its individual enchantment for the tourists. Tianqiao Area and Laoshe Teahouse are good venues for tourists to enjoy Chinese folk culture; while Sanlitun Bar Street and the nearby embassy area in Chaoyang District is an ideal choice if you are a party-loving night owl. |
 | Fast facts and practical travel tips listed here will to a great extent facilitate your travel, business, study or life in Beijing. You may be interested in:
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Travelers' Voices on Beijing
1.
Nov. 6,2009 02:32 Reply
Ms.cheryl(SG) said:
Dear all
I will be visiting BJ for 1st time and staying at this place: Beijing Shihao International Hotel NO. 25 GU LOU EAST AVENUE Miyun District Beijing, Bijing, China, Peop Rep of 101500 China. Would appreciate could anyone advise how far is this fm the city or main subway lines.
Nov. 6,2009 04:04
Ms.Rose replied:
Ms Cheryl:
Beijing Shihao International Hotel is a 23 kilometers to Capital airport, 60 kilometers to downtown. It is close to Jingmi Road (national highway 101).
2.
Nov. 6,2009 00:06 Reply
Ms.Doris(Malaysia) said:
Halo,
I'll be going to china on 14/03/10 to 23/03/10..........
But i've no idea on where to starts for place of interest should i visit first??
I would like to visit the places like forbidden city, tian'anmen sq, temple of heaven, great wall of china, zoo, world park, ming tomb, and ......... any other recommended places........ please advice..........
I hope to hear from you all soonest.....
Thank You.
Nov. 6,2009 01:23
Mr.Mark replied:
Hi, Ms.Doris, there are many tourist sites in Beijing, check this page:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/beijing/
I suggest you visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City firstly which are the significant sites in Beijing. You may take part in the arranged tour, which should be more convenient.
3.
Nov. 3,2009 06:52 Reply
Mr.Junus(Malaysia) said:
Mr.Goodman, Thank you for your reply; appreciate it. However I still need clarifications on certain
points:
1. Approximately how much the taxi fare from the Tianjin International Airport to Tianjin Railway
Station; compare to bus fare?
2. What is the taxi fare from Beijing South Railway Station to Ibis Sanyuan Hotel.
3. If we were to take the bus from Beijing South Railway Station to Ibis Sanyuan Hotel
which stop shall we get down?
Thanking you.
Mr Junus, Malaysia.
Nov. 4,2009 03:30
Ms.Lily replied:
Mr Junus:
1.The taxi fare from the Tianjin airport to the railway station is about ￥20.
2.It may cost 80-100 Yuan if you take a taxi to your hotel.
3. There are two choices for you to go to your hotel
The first choice: take line 4 from Beijing South Station and change to line 10 at Haidianhuangzhuang Station. Get off at Sanyuanqiao.
The second choice: take line 4 from South Station and then transfer to line 1 at Xidan Station. Then change to line 10 at Guomao Station. Get off at Sanyuanqiao.
Taking a bus is also available, but I suggest you take subway.
First take bus No.106 and change to branch 2 of No. 915 (915支2) at Dongzhimen station.
4.
Nov. 3,2009 22:53 Reply
Mr.LimHT (Malaysia) said:
when is the best time to visit to beijing....
i was plan to visit on coming dec.... but i found that is too cold ard that time right ?
Nov. 4,2009 00:58
Ms.Lorna replied:
Mr.LimHT
Sep and Oct are the best time to visit Beijing. This season is neither hot nor cold. Dec is cold and you should bring your sweater and overcoat
5.
Nov. 3,2009 05:11 Reply
Ms.TN1000(Afghanistan) said:
Hello
I need your help on airport transfers. Could you give me estiamte as to how much it would cost me to use taxis for my airport transfers. Below are the aiports i will be going to and from. do you think that using taxis are the best way for airport transfer. thank you for your help
Guilin airport to Guilin Hotel (eva inn)
Beijing aiport to Wangfujing
Shanghai Airport to the bund
Nov. 3,2009 21:46
Ms.Ella replied:
Hi：
1.It needs 40 minutes and about RMB 80 from the Ginlin airport to Guilin Hotel.
2.It costs you 50 minutes and about ￥130 to get to Wangfujing from the capital airport.
3.You’ll spend 50-60 Yuan and 30minutes from shanghai Hongqiao airport to the bund.
Personally speaking, you can take subway instead of taking a taxi in Beijing.
6.
Oct. 28,2009 19:23 Reply
Ms.TODRA(United States) said:
I am visiting China next month. I want to shop for NIKE shoes for my two sons. I also love Pumas for myself. Can anyone tell me where to go? What country I should fly into. I am looking for the real cheap bargains at wholesale price. I do know quality from fake.
Oct. 31,2009 00:52
Ms.Jane replied:
It is impossible for you to purchase these famou sports shoes at cheap price in mainland China. So, I think you should go to Hong Kong. There is a famou sports clothes streets there, good quality, latest style and wholesale price.
Oct. 31,2009 13:59
Ms.Todra(USA) replied:
How far is Hong Kong? We will be staying at St. Regis in Shanghai
Nov. 3,2009 21:43
Mr.Jane replied:
Hong KOng is about 21 hours away from Shanghai by train, 2.5 hours by plane.
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Nov. 3,2009 07:28 Reply
Ms.nik(USA) said:
COULD YOU TELL ME THE BUSES TO TAKE FROM THE Great Wall at Badlang--(i think_) --to the ming tombs--and the stops to change--
thanks
Nov. 3,2009 20:16
Ms.Jenny replied:
Ms.nik:
Take bus No.919 and get off at South stop of Wax Museum of Ming Dynasty (明皇蜡像宫南门站). Continue walking for 450 meters and change to bus No.314.
After six stops, you will arrive at Dingling Daokou station(定陵道口).
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Nov. 2,2009 07:08 Reply
Ms.nik(usa) said:
would you advise going to the Great Wall and the Ming tombs-with out with out tours---
Is it reasonable to go to them on your own--especially if you like doing things on your own pace--
Nov. 2,2009 20:48
Ms.Ning(China) replied:
Ms.nik
It is reasonable to go to the two sites by your own. You will catch the bus No. 919 to the Great Wall directly. But you should change twice to get to Ming Tomb from Badaling. You’d better hire a car to get there.
9.
Nov. 2,2009 08:50 Reply
Mr.Arn(Malaysia) said:
Hi..i heard it is already snowing on 1st nov 09!! since i'm going to Beijing another 1more month=2nd dec till 7th Dec 09 do u think it will be thick snow by then & can i go to Great Wall, Tianamen Square n other place during that kind of weather??pls i need your advice .thanks
Nov. 2,2009 20:37
Ms.Ruth replied:
Mr.Arn
It snowed on Nov 1 and this sudden snow gave us a surprise. It‘s hard to say whether it will snow at that time. You can visit the Great Wall and Tiananen Square as usual.
10.
Nov. 1,2009 00:33 Reply
Ms.LENORE(Australia) said:
Can you tell me is it cold in Yiwu market at this time of year. Also is there many sellers of beads and crystals?
Nov. 1,2009 20:33
Ms.Carol(china) replied:
Hello:
You mean Yiwu market in Beijing or the market in Yiwu. There are many beads and crystals in most of the wholesale market. It is getting cold in Beijing.