Beijing Travel Tips & Articles

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

Beijing's teahouses are more than just atmospheric places to sup quality Chinese tea. These entertainment houses host acts galore.

Four of the best places to buy tea in Beijing are Maliandao Tea Market, Yandai Street, Yashow Market, and Sanyuanli Market.

Getting a massage or spa after a day tour is a good way for relaxing. This page shows you recommended places for massage and spa in Beijing.

Several of the best Beijing siheyuan courtyards (traditional hutong residences with houses on four sides) once housed celebrities.

Beijing's various denominations welcome foreign tourists to some of the biggest church gatherings in mainland China.

Articles on Beijing Tour Planning

Articles on the top places to go in Beijing for various interest groups, and activities you may not have thought of, to help you get the best from Beijing.

Beijing's most popular celebrating ways of the Double Seventh Festival are introduced in this article, including giving gifts, having dinners, and watching Movie

Just because there's a lot to see doesn't mean you can't take some time to relax. Try Beijing's best Western-style brunch spots.

An introduction to some of Beijing's best Western restaurants.

An introduction to six of Beijing's best water parks, including the Water Cube, man-made beaches, and other cheaper fun alternatives.

Eight tourist-friendly cafe's to get your coffee fix, all located in close proximity to some of Beijing's most incredible tourist sites.

Romantic restaurants in Beijing with introductions, addresses, prices, etc.

These articles on eating and drinking in Beijing recommend places for specific tastes and experiences, complete with all you need to make your choices.

Recommended 9 best restaurants for families in Beijing, including Da Dong Roasted Duck Shop, Agrilandia, China Lounge, Kings Joy Beijing for family with kids.

Some best things to do to experience the old Beijing, including eating in some old-brand restaurants, shopping in some old department store

Top Beijing snack streets include Jiumen Snacks Street, Wangfujing Snack Street, and more with locations, photos and transportation.

Beijing's English bookstores may be rare, but there are definitely some good options out there. Here are four of Beijing's best.

Beijing's best art galleries are world class. Read on for what's being exhibited where.

The pick of Beijing's popular low, mid, and high -price bars, including Cellar Door, The Local, and more recommendations for expats and travelers.

Tips on visiting the Great Wall with children.

Introduce the best place to taste minority food from Xinjiang, Yunnan, Tibet, and Ningxia in China's capital, Beijing.

Travel guide to where to take the best photos on a summer's day in Beijing, including Lama Temple, Beihai Park, Jingshan Park, Jiankou and more places.

Try all the eight schools of cookery in China during your trip to Beijing, including Anhui cuisine, Fujian Cuisine, Guangdong Cuisine, Hunan Cuisine, Jiangsu cuisine, Shandong cuisine, Sichuan cuisine and Zhejiang cuisine.

This walk is a journey back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368), when the earliest settlements were built in this area.

A list of Beijing Muslim restaurants categorized according different districts. The information includes Chinese name, recommended dishes, price, address, and transportation.

Ghost fans, you're in luck! Beijing has several places with stories of hauntings, and we've prepared a Ghost Walking Tour for you.

Beijing is the best place for organic food in mainland China. Enjoy high-quality, safe, and fresh produce from organic stores and restaurants.

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.

The Best Temples in Beijing include the Temple of Heaven, The Temple of the Sun, and Lama Temple.

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

If you love fishing, why not see what you can fish from Beijing's waters? We introduce six of the top spots with how to get there info.

Do you like lavender? The company of its relaxing scent and color enhances a Beijing summer outing. Here are four of the best lavender gardens.

Looking for something COOL to do in Beijing’s sultry summer? White water rafting is a fun and scenic way to get some fresh air and excitement.

Did you know there’s enough sand around Beijing for sand sledging? Enjoy this fun activity and desert scenery at three locations.

The top ten camping spots around Beijing give you a chance to escape the city and see some of Beijing’s best countryside.

Discover the top 6 imperial cuisine restaurants to enjoy a luxury dining experience as generations of Chinese emperors did.

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.

The Forbidden City is a treasure house of ancient imperial artifacts. Here we introduce the top ten to look out for.

This article introduces some special things to do in Beijing's great outdoors, including climbing the Great Wall, going boating, and mountain hiking.

Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant has a history of 149 years, and Quanjude has formed distinctive cuisines with roast duck and more than 400 specialties.

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

Beijing has the romance related sights, ideal for a honeymoon or anniversary, and also a fine selection of luxurious hotels.

Beijing has many travel options: horse and carriage, Chinese trolley, motorbike and sidecar, helicopter over the Great Wall, rickshaw through the hutongs.

Snowfalls sometimes hit Beijing, creating fascinating snowy landscapes. Here are the top places for you to enjoy them.

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

It is a list of a few of Beijing's offbeat (unusual and less-crowded) attractions worth seeing, including Atypical Art Areas and China Honey Bee Museum.

How to Eat Like a Local in Beijing tells you how to find a local restaurants and local food.

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.

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

China Highlights has listed the best 10 parks requiring a low entry fee, so that you can make a selection based on your itinerary.

Beijing is a hub of nation-wide snacks. A collection of famous authentic snack shops in Beijing can meet your requirements without traveling throughout the country.

Whether it's acrobatics, dance, or Peking Opera you want to see, Beijing's top theaters will give you an evening to remember.

This travel story of a week-long trip in summer 2013 covers many of the second-time-to-Beijing attractions that you should try.

Go to the six most beautiful ancient villages around Beijing to enjoy both the natural landscape and the folk culture of these areas.

Based on the author’s personal experiences and several classic travel tips, here are some guidelines to help you have a good time in Beijing.

Senior travelers, here are tips and suggestions for planning a Beijing tour to suit you. We have many years of experience serving senior clients.

This selection of top tips for a visit to Beijing covers a broad range of traveler needs, from where to stay to where to go.

How to combine Beijing and Tianjin in a six-day tour, with plenty of suggestions on where to sight-see, eat, stay, and shop.

Exercise, great views, fresh air, the Great Wall, and more... Here are 10 mountains around Beijing we recommend you hike.

These four itineraries for touring Beijing by subway take in the top attractions in an efficient and cost effective way.

A selection of best food and restaurants in Beijing Hutongs with introduction, locations, photos on each restaurant.

Eight great vistas present to you Beijing's autumnal hues — a feast for the eyes not-to-be-missed.

Introducing the top three weirdest restaurants for unusual and unique dining experience in Beijing, including Trojan Fairy, Haloing the Past, Kiev.