Travel in Beijing - Must to See Places in Beijing

Beihai Park (winter palace) 北海公园

Great Wall 长城

 Hutong 胡同

Summer Palace (颐和园）

Tiananmen Square 天安门广场

Forbidden City 故宫博物院

Temple of Heaven 天坛

Ming Tombs 明十三陵

Beijing Capital Museum 首都博物馆
 

Lama Temple 雍和宫

Tips Must to Know Before Traveling to Beijing

As the capital of China, Beijing is the center of culture, political, economic hub. Beijing is a pretty safe place, and you can enjoy a pleasant and secure time here. Here I would like to list top tips in order to make your Beijing travel more convenient. 

Visa

For those who desire to travel to Beijing for sightseeing, tourists should obtain a tourist visa from Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your home country. It is more convenient for tourists booked through Chinese travel agencies to get group visas for their travel to China.

Climate and Clothing

In Beijing, four seasons are distinctly recognizable. Autumn is the best time to travel in Beijing, with mild temperature and the sun is out a lot. The temperature in spring is nice, too, but it is very dry and winds whip sand around the city.

In autumn, jeans and a sweater are usually enough. In the warmer months, T-shirts and light pants or shorts are the best bet. In the colder months, it is wise to dress in layers; long underwear and jeans, shirt, sweater and down jacket.

Foreign exchange

On entering, there are no restrictions are imposed on the amount of foreign currency, traveler checks, and credit cards. However, non-residents carrying more than 5,000 US dollars in cash should declare to the Customs the Customs shall permit foreign exchange to be carried out based on the declarations or on relevant regulations issued by the National Administration of Exchange Control.

Accommodations

Tourists need to show their passports and fill out a temporary residence form when checking into a hotel. Beijing hostels are the best way to go for budget lodging in Beijing. Ask to see a hostel room before you pay and choose a dorm for the cheapest Beijing lodging. Expect to pay US$ 8 - 15 for a Beijing hostel bunk.

Beijing Transportation

Transportation is very important for the tourist in Beijing, and you could rent a car. Except the car rental, there are some other vehicle methods such as Taxi, Subway, Bus, etc.

If you have any question for your Beijing travel, please contact us.

Top 10 Things to Do in Beijing ( 1 )

With a history of over 3000 years and a capital history of more than 850 years, Beijing is a famous historical and cultural city in the world and one of the four ancient Chinese capitals. Here we list top 10 things to do in Beijing. 

Emperor Hotel Bar

Perched opposite the east gate of the massive Forbidden City, the boutique Emperor Hotel is trendy and airy and 55 rooms in this hotel is charming. But the most attractive for the tired traveler is its rooftop bar, Yin.

Built on an ascending series of platforms, the bar has the best view in town hands-down. Tourists can gaze over the swooping tiled roofs of the majestic former residence of the Emperor while having a drink. 

Shichahai Lake

Regarded as the most beautiful place in old Beijing, Shichahai Lake was used to be part of the emperor's vast pleasure gardens. Three lakes: Qianhai, Houhai and Xihai- north of Beihai and about a mile north of the Forbidden City are known collectively as Shichahai and are ringed by restaurants and bars.

After visiting Forbidden City, a stroll around the adjoining lakes is a wonderful complement. The natural scenery of Shichahai is very eye-catching, tourists should not pass up renting a rowboat and taking a float around Beihai Park while contemplating the huge white Buddhist stupa.

Besides, fashionable bar street along the riverside unfolds another face of the place, showing its determination to catch up with the pace of the modem world.

Hutongs

Foreign visitors could head to one of Beijing's few remaining Hutong neighborhoods, with narrow alleys and single story traditional courtyard houses.

In ancient China, Hutong dominated the city. Standing closely to each other, the courtyard houses are arranged in rows with paths separate between the adjacent rows called as Hutongs.

"Siheyuan" style residences and the "Hutongs" that linked them were unique to old Beijing. However, Beijing Hutongs have been demolished to make way for building high rises.

Nanluoguxiang

For those who are keen on retail therapy, Nanluoguxiang is a big hit for them. Mix of history, fashion and shops, Nanluoguxiang is one of the most famous Hutong districts in Beijing.

In addition, Nanluoguxiang has several kilometers of shops, galleries and cafés that range from the chic to the kitschy.

Dali Courtyard Restaurant

Tourists can recharge from shopping in Nanluoguxiang at nearby Dali Courtyard Restaurant. Specializing in the subtle flavors of the cuisine of Yunnan province together with the beautiful setting make it one of Beijing's more romantic places to eat.

Such interesting things deserve to do during your Beijing tour.

Let’s Enjoy a Short Taste of Beijing Xian Tour

If you want to tour in both Beijing and Xian, now we can satisfy you. This time we offer one day Beijing Xian travel.

Itinerary of 1 Day Tour: Beijing to Xian by Air

We will pick up from your Beijing hotel and transfer to the airport to take the morning flight to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, you will be met by your tour guide and taken to Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses.

After traditional lunch, we will visit Hua Qing Hot Spring which has a long history of over 3000 years. In ancient times, it used to be a villa palace and resort for emperors and kings.

About 6 or 7 pm, we will transfer to airport to flight back to Beijing. End of this Beijing Xian tour.

Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

As one part of the Qin emperor’s tomb complex, the Terra-cotta infantry soldiers, archers, cavalrymen and chariots arranged in battle formation, ready to defend their emperor’s immortal soul. Each soldier is approximately 1.8m-tall, with higher-ranking soldiers being taller, and made of 7.6cm thick terracotta clay.

The Terra Cotta Warriors show a high level of artistry with individualized facial expressions, hairstyles and clothing and were once brightly painted with black armor, colorful red scarves and green pants, though the colors have long faded.

With magnificent scale and exquisite skill, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses is one of the world wonders.

Hua Qing Hot Spring

Famed for both its dainty spring scenery and the romantic love story, Hua Qing Hot Spring has allured many kings and emperors over the past 3000 year.

Covered with pines and cypresses, Huaqing pool looks very much like a dark green galloping horse from a long distance.

Hua Qing Hot Spring’s long history and beautiful natural scenery attract the tourists both from home and abroad. And the comfortable environment leaves a deep impression to all the tourists.

Price Including:

1. Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer;

2. Private luxury air-conditioned car or van;

3. Entrance tickets of sightseeing;

4. Private driver and English speaking tour guide explain the sightseeing about the tour;

5. Lunch as indicated in the itinerary (L=Lunch);

6. Two China domestic flights with airport tax included.

How to Book Beijing Xian Tour?

Just fill in the online reservation form. Or send any travel questions by email, and our trip advisor will help you.

Xian is an ancient city worth of visiting. Wish you have a happy Beijing Xian tour.

Why Beijing Attracts People from All Over the World

As an ancient city with a long history, Beijing had been the capital of Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Now it is not only the capital of the People’s Republic of China but also the nation’s political, cultural and international exchange center. In the summer of 2008, Beijing successfully hosted the 29th Olympic Games. Here we list top reasons why there are so many people choose to tour in Beijing.

Reason 1: Famous Historical Sight

As a former imperia capital, Beijing retains plenty of evidence of its royal past, with aristocratic parks, temples, and palaces, such as Tiananmen Square, the witness of China dynasties ups and downs; the Forbidden City, known as the largest wooden cluster in existence in the world today

Reason 2: Conquer the Great Wall of China

Known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Great Wall is a man made architecture that can be seen from the space. As the saying goes" He who has never been to Great Wall is not a true man." So there are numerous tourists want to conquer the Great Wall of China.

Reason 3: Taste Traditional Chinese Food

The notion of "Food is the first thing for people" is the most important and essential idea in Chinese Civilization Life.

Beijing enjoys a high reputation of its traditional food, especially Beijing Roast Duck. A saying is often heard that "there are two things you must do in Beijing, to eat the Beijing Roast duck and to see the ten thousands miles long Great wall." Therefore, you may see that how essential a taste of the Beijing Roast Duck is in a Beijing tour.

Reason 4: Unique Local Culture

Hutong can most represent the life of common people in old Beijing. Hutong we see today are made up of small lanes formed by walls of siheyuan. Beijing's hutongs, lanes or alleys formed by lines of siheyuan where old Beijing residents live, witness the vicissitude of the city.

Reason 5: Convenient Transportation

Transportation during your Beijing tour is very important. In Beijing, you need no worry about the transportation. Except the car rental, there are some other vehicle methods such as Taxi, Subway, Bus, etc.

Reason 6: Accommodation of All Levels

To cater the foreigners, Beijing provides accommodation that can meet all budget levels, including boutique hotels, star-rated hotels, hostels and inns.

With so many advantages, do you want to travel to Beijing?