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Travel Tips for Senior Travelers to Beijing

Travel Tips for Senior Travelers to Beijing

Written by Kelly PangUpdated Nov. 8, 2023

Beijing welcomes and respects senior travelers.

Preparation Before Your Trip

Tiananmen

Tiananmen Square

  • Attraction reservations: Some attractions may need reservation. Booking tickets can avoid spending time doing nothing but waiting.
  • Accommodation: A hotel with convenient transport, good conditions (room and breakfast) is better.
  • Catering: All kinds of restaurants can be found in Beijing. Selecting where you want to eat before your trip can save time and energy. See our well-selected restaurants in Beijing.
  • Making a plan for your trip: All China Highlights' Beijing tours are fully customizable. Or see our tailor-make form to design your tour of Beijing. Don't make your schedule tight.
  • What to carry: your insurance policy, travel advisor's phone number, necessary medication, personal contact details, and a hotel's name card. Don't carry too many things, as it may reduce your enjoyment of the tour.

When to Go

Xiangshan

Beautiful leaves of Xiangshan Park in autumn

Autumn (September–November) is the golden time for traveling around Beijing (and not just because of the fall colors), thanks to the comfortable weather. November is the beginning of the off travel season in China, so the attractions in Beijing are not as crowded.

Beijing's attractions stay open all year round, but summer can be uncomfortably hot and crowded, and winter very cold. See our Beijing weather and tourism information for useful suggestions.

Choice of Attractions

Recommended historical places for cultural tours (including activities): the Forbidden City (see imperial exhibitions and ancient architecture), Summer Palace (cruise on the lake), Qianmen Street (shop for souvenirs and feast on snacks), the Great Wall, the hutongs (make dumplings, learn Chinese calligraphy…), and Temple of Heaven Park (learn tai chi). See also top museums in Beijing.

Natural attractions can also be found in and around the city: Beijing Zoo (see giant pandas), Jingdong Grand Canyon, Shidu Karst Valley, ...

The great wall

The Great Wall at Mutianyu

See our Beijing attractions for more choices. Contact us if you need any other help or adjustment to your itinerary. China Highlights will work hard to make your tour a senior-friendly one.

During Your Trip

Here are some more tips that have, in our experience, helped our senior customers enjoy their trips.

China Highlights has more than 14 years of experience in tailor-making unique China tours. We are also good at customizing Beijing tours to your specific requirements. Contact us to get your trip to Beijing started with our free consultancy!

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