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Beijing is the capital of China and the political and cultural centre of the country, a vast city where imperial history meets a fast-moving modern metropolis. At its heart lie Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, the enormous palace complex of the Ming and Qing emperors, while the Temple of Heaven and the Summer…
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The immense former imperial palace at the centre of Beijing, with hundreds of halls and courtyards. Tickets are timed and must be booked online in advance with your passport; it sells out in peak season.
The iconic fortification north of Beijing, visited at sections such as Mutianyu or Badaling. Reachable by tour or public transport; cable cars and toboggans cost extra. Allow most of a day.
One of the world's largest public squares, ringed by monumental buildings. Free to enter but with airport-style security and passport checks; go early and expect queues.
A serene complex of Ming-era ceremonial halls and altars set in a large park where locals exercise and play. A modest ticket applies, with an add-on for the main hall.
The must-try local dishes, sweets and fruits — including the exotic ones you won't find back home.
DishPeachyeung316 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Beijing's most famous dish: a whole duck roasted to a lacquered, crackling skin, carved tableside and wrapped in thin pancakes with scallion, cucumber and sweet bean sauce. It is the meal most visitors build an entire evening around, best eaten at a specialist roast-duck restaurant.
Quanjude and Bianyifang are the two most historic roast-duck restaurants, though smaller local spots are often cheaper and just as good.
DishGuilhem Vellut / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)Thick wheat noodles topped with a rich, savoury sauce of fried fermented soybean paste and minced pork, mixed with shredded cucumber and other fresh vegetables. Many Beijingers consider it the true taste of home, a hearty everyday classic rather than a tourist dish.
SweetPopo le Chien / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)Skewered hawthorn berries, or sometimes other small fruit, dipped in a hard, glassy sugar coating and sold from street carts, especially in colder months. The tart fruit against the brittle candy shell makes it one of Beijing's most recognisable sweet snacks.
DishJmps2016 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)A savoury folded crepe made on a hot griddle with egg, a crispy cracker, scallions, coriander and a smear of sweet-savoury sauce, cooked to order at street stalls. It is the classic Beijing breakfast on the go, cheap, filling and unlike any Western pancake or wrap.
DrinkN509FZ / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)A traditional Beijing drink made from fermented mung bean starch, pale grey and famous for a sour, pungent smell some compare to strong cheese. Locals consider it a beloved taste of old Beijing, while many foreign visitors find it one of the most genuinely challenging things to try in the city.
Try a small cup alongside fried dough twists at an old-school breakfast spot; locals say you either love it or hate it.
Must-tryKilroy238 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)At Wangfujing Snack Street, vendors skewer live scorpions, starfish and other creatures and deep-fry them to order, a startling sight for most foreign visitors. It is more a novelty food-tourism experience than a local daily dish, eaten as much for the story and the photo as for the taste.
It is touristy and pricier than everyday street food, but a genuinely unusual bite for the adventurous.
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Hoe het werkt: Touts at the airport or major stations offer an unofficial 'taxi' at a flat rate, then charge far above the metered fare or demand more on arrival.
Hoe het te vermijden: Use only the official taxi rank with the meter, the Airport Express, or a ride-hailing app. Never accept a ride from someone approaching you inside the terminal.
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A fast rail link from the main airport into the subway network. Cheap and reliable, avoiding road traffic. Pay with a transport card or a QR code in a local app.
The metro reaches both airports and is the cheapest option, though slower with any transfers. Best if you travel light and are not in a rush.
Use the marked rank outside arrivals and insist on the meter. Fastest door-to-door but avoid unofficial drivers who tout inside the terminal.
A huge, clean and cheap metro that reaches most sights. Signage is bilingual and security checks apply at entry. A transport card or app QR code makes it seamless.
App-based cars are cheap and remove the language barrier because you enter the destination yourself. A good option for luggage, night trips or areas the subway misses.
An extensive and very cheap bus network fills gaps between metro lines. Harder for non-Chinese speakers, so best once you are comfortable with a transport card.
Spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October) offer the mildest, clearest weather and are ideal for the Great Wall and outdoor sights. Summer is hot, humid and busy, while winter is cold and dry with occasional heavier air pollution.
Three to four days lets you cover the Forbidden City and Tiananmen, the Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace, a hutong area and a full day at the Great Wall without rushing.
Yes. The Forbidden City and many major sights use timed online tickets linked to your passport and sell out in peak season, so book several days ahead.
Mobile payment apps dominate and cash is less accepted. Set up a working payment method linked to a card before arrival, and carry some cash as a backup.
Go to a section like Mutianyu or Badaling by a reputable tour or public transport, ideally early. Confirm there are no commission shopping stops and check what the price includes.
English is limited, but it is manageable with preparation. Use a translation app, save addresses in Chinese, and rely on the bilingual subway and ride-hailing apps to get around.
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