Beijing

China’s capital stacks eight centuries of imperial history beneath a restless modern skyline. Go early to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall before the crowds, then trade the boulevards for hutong lanes and a plate of Peking duck.

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Best Time to Visit

April–May & September–October

Clear air, mild temperatures and the best light on the Wall. Skip the hot, humid summer (Jul–Aug) and the smog-prone, freezing winters; the National Day week in early October is the most crowded of the year.

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Must-See Attractions

Forbidden City — the world’s largest palace complex; book tickets online and allow half a day.
Great Wall at Mutianyu — quieter than Badaling, with cable car up and toboggan down, ~1.5h from the city.
Temple of Heaven — blue-tiled imperial altars inside a calm, tai-chi-filled park.
Summer Palace — lakeside gardens best seen by boat in spring.
Hutongs & Qianmen — walk or cycle the old lanes; duck into a courtyard tea house.

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Where to Stay

Dongcheng / Wangfujing — walk to the Forbidden City; ideal for first-timers.
Qianmen & Dashilan — restored historic streets with boutique courtyard hotels.
Sanlitun — embassy district with bars, malls and international hotels.

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What to Eat

Peking duckZhajiangmian (bean-paste noodles)Jianbing (breakfast crepe)HotpotDumplings & douzhi

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Suggested Itinerary

Day 1 — Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park for the sunset skyline.
Day 2 — Great Wall at Mutianyu (full day, return via the toboggan).
Day 3 — Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, evening hutong stroll.
Day 4 — Lama Temple, 798 Art Zone, a Peking-duck dinner.
Day 5 — optional Ming Tombs or a local market before you fly out.

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