Beijing Travel Guide - Things to Do & Tours | Real Guide Travel

Beijing

北京

3 days suggested

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About Beijing

Beijing is a city of striking contrasts. You can feel the imperial grandeur of the Forbidden City, then learn to make zhajiangmian noodles in a hutong alley. Watch sunrise from the Great Wall, then enjoy nightlife in Sanlitun.

Here you will find world-class museums and art centers alongside bustling markets and night food streets. Beijing's magic lies in its seamless blend of ancient and modern, tradition and innovation, offering you a truly one-of-a-kind travel experience.

What to Expect

Ancient Wonders

The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven

Food Capital

Peking duck, street food in hutongs, imperial cuisine

Cultural Depth

5,000 years of history in every corner

Easy Access

International airport, high-speed rail hub

Top Attractions

Yuhe River

The Yuhe River is a section of the Tonghui River, which was an important part of the Grand Canal in the Yuan Dynasty. Located in Dongcheng District, Beijing, it connects Shichahai with the moat. After renovation, it has become a leisure area with both historical culture and ecological landscape. It is part of the World Heritage "Beijing Central Axis - A Masterpiece of Chinese Ideal Capital Order".

Wanning Bridge

Wanning Bridge, also known as Haizi Bridge and Houmen Bridge, is located on Beijing's central axis in Xicheng District. First built in the 22nd year of the Zhiyuan reign of the Yuan Dynasty (1285), it was the starting point of the Grand Canal's water transport in the Yuan Dynasty.

The Bell and Drum Towers

The Bell and Drum Towers served as the ancient timekeeping center of Beijing. The drumbeats and bell tolls marked the hours, regulated daily life, and symbolized the order and authority of the imperial city.

The Great Hall of the People

The Great Hall of the People is an important venue for political activities of the Communist Party of China, the state, and various people's organizations. It is 336 meters long from north to south, 206 meters wide from east to west, and 46.5 meters high, covering an area of 150,000 square meters.

Ticket: $4.37

Jingshan

Jingshan, also known as Coal Hill, is an artificial hill located north of the Forbidden City. It offers a panoramic view of Beijing and holds historical significance as a former imperial garden. Its central location on the Central Axis symbolizes the city's historical and cultural heritage.