Beijing Travel Guides
Expert guides covering classic attractions, local cuisine, history, culture and modern entertainment for your perfect Beijing trip
Badaling Great Wall Complete Guide: Routes, Tickets and Transport
Badaling is the most visited stretch of the Ming Great Wall and the easiest section to reach from central Beijing. This guide covers the three practical ways to arrive, how the north and south routes differ, what cable cars and the toboggan cost, which months give the clearest views, and how long a realistic visit takes. It also explains online booking, the gear that keeps a ridge walk comfortable, and how to pair the wall with the Juyong Pass and the Great Wall Museum on the same day.
798 Art District Guide: Exhibition Order and Where to Eat
A half day in 798 works when you pick the right gate, see the big museums while your energy is high, and eat between the eleven-thirty and one-thirty rush. This guide covers arrival, ticketing, closing days and how to choose between 798 and the neighbouring 751 zone.
Guomao CBD Walk: Skywalks and Viewpoints
A half-day walking plan for Beijing's Guomao CBD, showing where to start, how to use the elevated skywalks, when viewpoints open, where to rest and eat, and how to time the night views and the trip home.
Ming Tombs Day Trip: Route, Timing and Tickets
A practical one-day route through the Ming Tombs near Changping, comparing transport, ordering Dingling and Changling, adding the Sacred Way and planning an easy return.
Beijing Olympic Park in the Evening: A Lights Walk
An evening route through Beijing Olympic Park, from subway exits past the Bird's Nest and Water Cube along the central axis, with light-up times, ticket areas and crowd tips.
Summer Palace Boat Route on Kunming Lake
A practical breakdown of Kunming Lake ferry routes, dock choices, the Long Corridor walk, and how to connect boat and foot for a comfortable half day or full day at the Summer Palace.
Lama Temple and Confucius Temple Half-Day Plan
A half-day route linking Beijing's Lama Temple and the Confucius Temple, with booking advice, walking order, Wudaoying Hutong stops, food and transport connections.
Beijing University Campus Visits: Booking and Half-Day Walks
How to reserve a visit to Tsinghua and Peking University, which gates to use, two half-day walking routes measured in distance and time, and what to do when the reservation system is full.
Mutianyu, Jinshanling or Simatai: Choosing a Great Wall Section
A comparison of Mutianyu, Jinshanling and Simatai covering drive times, ticket and cable car prices, opening hours, hiking difficulty, transport budgets and who each section suits.
2027 New Year Markets and Mall Events in Beijing: A Calm Guide
A practical plan for Beijing's 2027 New Year season that separates the eve crowd from the daylight market day, with metro stations, budgets and timing advice.
Peking Opera, Crosstalk or Acrobatics: A Beijing Show Guide
How to choose between Peking opera, crosstalk and acrobatics in Beijing, with the main venues, show times, ticket ranges, seating advice, evening routing and metro last-train reminders.
Flag Raising and Museum Openings in Beijing on 1 January 2027
How to combine the sunrise flag ceremony on Tiananmen Square with a museum visit on 1 January 2027, including reservation windows, viewing areas, opening hours, metro access and cold-weather planning.
Universal Beijing Resort vs Shijingshan Amusement Park
A side by side comparison of Beijing's two big parks on distance, ticket structure, queue times, height rules and refund policy, plus a decision order you can apply in three questions.
Free Sights in Beijing: Booking Rules and Metro Exits
Beijing's no-ticket sights split into three groups with different entry rules. This checklist covers reservation windows, closing days, metro exits, walking times and three routes that cost nothing.
Universal Beijing Resort in One Day: Ride Priority and Queue Plan
A one-day plan for Universal Beijing Resort covering ride tiers, single rider lanes, Express Pass prices, show times, dining and rain options.
Beijing Photo Check-In Guide: Ten Classic Viewpoints and Ideal Timing
Ten classic Beijing photo viewpoints with exact locations, subway access, the hours when the light works, and practical composition notes for each one.
Beijing Night Views: From Jingshan Sunset to Liangma River
A night route through Beijing's classic evening viewpoints, from Wanchun Pavilion at sunset to the Liangma River boats, Houhai and the Olympic Park lights.
Beijing Theme Park Budget: Universal, Happy Valley, Shijingshan
A line-by-line budget for a Beijing theme park day: ticket tiers, in-park meals, fast passes and metro fares, with lean and comfortable totals for one person and a family.
Beijing Night Route Guide: Lights, Shows and Last Trains
A practical evening plan for Beijing, from Qianmen to the Shichahai lakes and a late supper on Guijie, with metro cutoff times, taxi costs and walking distances.
Beijing Photo Route Guide 2026: Light, Locations and Timing
The same landmark looks different at eight in the morning and at sunset. This guide covers timing, seasons, camera rules and photo routes across Beijing.
Beijing Theme Parks in 2026: Universal, Happy Valley or Water Park
Universal, Happy Valley, Shijingshan and the indoor water parks serve different ages and budgets. Compare ticket prices, height rules, queues, transport and what a full day costs.
Beijing Autumn Rooftop and Terrace View Guide 2026
Compare Beijing rooftop bars, terraces and observation decks for autumn: sunset timing, skyline picks, booking tips, budgets, warm clothing and weather backups.
Beijing Autumn Sunset Viewpoints Guide 2026: Where and When to Look
Find the right Beijing autumn sunset with clear notes on timing, direction and weather, plus city decks, Western Hills, lakeside and canal viewpoints and safe returns.
Beijing Autumn Classical Garden Photography Guide 2026
In classical garden photography the result often depends on light and timing more than gear. This guide covers useful hours of the day, water, borrowed scenery and framing, architectural detail, pairing autumn colour with buildings, settings and beating crowds.
Ginkgo Season at Beijing Historic Temples
Many Beijing temples shelter ginkgo trees hundreds or even a thousand years old. This guide covers when the leaves turn gold, top temples to visit and how to see them calmly.