Beijing Tour Planning and Travel Tips

How to plan a Beijing Tour: top places to see, best travel time, visa, best dining places, recommended hotels, and sample itineraries.

For a long layover in Beijing, find out what to do for 8 hours or more — visa issues, going to the Great Wall or Beijing city, or sleeping in the airport.

Beijing, China's capital city, is a vibrant mix of history and modernity. Having served as the capital of the country for more than 800 years, it is home to some of the finest remnants of China's imperial past.

Tips on visiting the Great Wall with children.

List of the Top Ten Scams in Beijing, including foreign menu, black taxi, discount tours, the tea house scam, the overpriced hotel and more.

The best areas to stay in Beijing: Wangfujing area best to stay for sightseeing, hutong area best to stay for family, kids, best areas to stay for Great Wall, best areas for budget. Best guide for all travelers providing hotel ideas, subway info

Here is a 1-day tour plan + other ideas for an ideal layover day tour to make the most of your stay in Beijing airport.

Best 5 China tours from Beijing: Beijing is an ideal starting point from which to visit all destinations in China.

Find pro Beijing side trip suggestions and popular Beijing side tour options: we list 7 ideas with highlights and transport described and durations.

No matter what corner of the globe one searches these exclusive Beijing sites and locales are ONLY in the Chinese capital.

Here are five of the best family-friendly hotels in Beijing for luxury, value, and economy. Finally, something the whole family can agree on.

Learn how to get to Beijing city center from Beijing Daxing International Airport by taxi, by subway and by private transfer with associated costs, time and instructions.

Getting to the Great Wall from Beijing city/airport by taxi, S2 train, tourist bus, private transfer, and on a layover tour with map instructions and cost, time needed to each way.

Business people, you're spoiled for choice in Beijing! We've recommended the best hotels for you in the CBD, Financial Street, and Diplomatic District.

If you've only got one day in Beijing (and you haven't seen the top sights before), this is the tour for you. Ideal for visa-free Beijing transit.

Da Shi Lan Ancient Shopping Street has hutong architecture, souvenir purchasing, and local cuisine, all in the midst of Beijing's top sights.

Passing through Beijing on a business trip? Prior commitments do not mean that you can't enjoy yourself, too. Check out our suggestions.

Looking to stay active on your trip to Beijing? We recommend biking, hiking, tai chi, and hotel fitness facilities.

Are you a student or young traveler looking to get the most out of a trip to Beijing? If yes, then click to read on...

These tips and insights will help you navigate and get the best out of a trip to Beijing if you have mobility issues.

Beijing on a Tight Budget is our guide to how to travel Beijing cheaply, with tips and ideas for how to spend less in Beijing, and still enjoy your time there.

A rundown of five of the best apps for tourists in Beijing, with useful info on attractions, maps, nightlife, the subway, and walks.

Fortunately, even when the air pollution is bad in Beijing, there's plenty to see and do.