All Beijing Guides
Everything from arrival to the Great Wall, in one place.
3 Days in Beijing
A realistic day-by-day itinerary covering the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and Beijing's old neighbourhoods.
Beijing Airport to Your Hotel
All the ways to get from Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing (PKX) airports into the city — metro, express train, taxi and private transfer.
First Time in Beijing
Everything you need to sort out before and during your first trip to Beijing — visas, payments, transport, language and etiquette.
The Forbidden City
How to visit the Forbidden City: tickets, entry gate, the one-way route and how long to allow.
Great Wall of Beijing
Which section of the Great Wall to visit from Beijing, how to get there, what it costs and how to avoid the crowds.
Beijing Subway Guide
How the Beijing metro works: fares, hours, buying tickets, reading the network and which lines reach the main sights.
Temple of Heaven
One of Beijing's most photogenic sites — and at 7am, one of its most alive. How to visit the Temple of Heaven park.
Beijing Travel Tips
Practical advice that makes a Beijing trip smoother: payments, connectivity, weather, food, safety and common tourist traps.
Where to Stay in Beijing
A straight comparison of Beijing's areas for visitors — and why a hotel next to a metro station usually beats a central one.