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Beijing · 北京

Beijing for first-time visitors

The classic first stop. Beijing is large, formal and heavily booked — the planning problem here is tickets and distance, not discovery.

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Imperial scale, hutong mornings
In production 北京

Forbidden City Tickets for Foreign Passports: The Booking Path That Works

Real-name booking window, passport field quirks, entry gate choice, what to do when sold out.

In production 北京

Great Wall: Mutianyu vs Badaling vs Huanghuacheng

Crowd levels, cable car options, transport time, which section suits which traveller.

In production 北京

Beijing Breakfast and Peking Duck: What to Order

Jianbing, douzhi warning, duck carving etiquette, booking windows for roast duck.

In production 北京

Beijing Hutongs on Foot: A Half-Day Route

Nanluoguxiang alternatives, courtyard coffee, snack stops with prices.

In production 北京

Shopping in Beijing: Silk, Tea and What to Avoid

Pearl market bargaining reality, tea pricing, tax refund eligibility.

In production 北京

Hospitals in Beijing for Foreign Visitors

International departments, registration with passport, cost expectations.

In production 北京

Beijing in 3 Days Without Queue Burnout

Cluster attractions by district, use metro not taxis, reserve two weeks ahead.

In production 北京

Where to Stay in Beijing: Wangfujing vs Gulou

Transit convenience vs atmosphere, airport transfer options.

These guides are being written. In the meantime, a local guide can cover the same ground in person — tell us your dates.

In production 北京

Forbidden City Tickets for Foreign Passports: The Booking Path That Works

Real-name booking window, passport field quirks, entry gate choice, what to do when sold out.

In production 北京

Great Wall: Mutianyu vs Badaling vs Huanghuacheng

Crowd levels, cable car options, transport time, which section suits which traveller.

These guides are being written. In the meantime, a local guide can cover the same ground in person — tell us your dates.

In production 北京

Beijing Breakfast and Peking Duck: What to Order

Jianbing, douzhi warning, duck carving etiquette, booking windows for roast duck.

In production 北京

Beijing Hutongs on Foot: A Half-Day Route

Nanluoguxiang alternatives, courtyard coffee, snack stops with prices.

These guides are being written. In the meantime, a local guide can cover the same ground in person — tell us your dates.

In production 北京

Shopping in Beijing: Silk, Tea and What to Avoid

Pearl market bargaining reality, tea pricing, tax refund eligibility.

In production 北京

Hospitals in Beijing for Foreign Visitors

International departments, registration with passport, cost expectations.

These guides are being written. In the meantime, a local guide can cover the same ground in person — tell us your dates.

In production 北京

Beijing in 3 Days Without Queue Burnout

Cluster attractions by district, use metro not taxis, reserve two weeks ahead.

In production 北京

Where to Stay in Beijing: Wangfujing vs Gulou

Transit convenience vs atmosphere, airport transfer options.

These guides are being written. In the meantime, a local guide can cover the same ground in person — tell us your dates.

Beijing is being written and fact-checked. The guide covers:

  1. How many days you actually need
  2. What to see, and when to go
  3. Where to stay, area by area
  4. How to get around
  5. What to eat, and how to order it
  6. Shopping, glasses and medical care

Travelling soon? Send us your dates and we’ll plan the days around what you actually want to see.

In-house team · Beijing

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