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The Great Wall
Ridge-top fortifications stretching across northern China, best walked at Mutianyu or Jinshanling.
Beijing
Beijing Overview
Beijing blends imperial grandeur with modern energy. From the vast Forbidden City to the hutong alleys, it is where China's past and future meet.
Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu or Jinshanling
Explore the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square
Wander the Summer Palace and old hutongs by rickshaw
Taste Peking duck and browse the 798 art district
Top attractions
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Forbidden City
The world largest palace complex of the Ming and Qing emperors, with 9,000 rooms of vermilion grandeur.
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Summer Palace
Imperial gardens and a marble pleasure boat by Kunming Lake, the emperors lakeside retreat.
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Local food
Peking Duck
Crisp-skinned roast duck carved tableside and wrapped with scallion, cucumber and sweet bean sauce.
Zhajiangmian
Wheat noodles tossed with a savory fermented soybean paste, a humble Beijing staple.
Beijing Snacks
From douzhi (fermented millet drink) to tanghulu candied haws, the hutongs are a street-food trail.
Best time to visit
April-May and September-October offer blue skies and comfortable temperatures.
How to get there
Beijing Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) airports are international hubs; high-speed trains connect to Xi'an, Shanghai and beyond.
Recommended tours
Travel FAQ
Which Great Wall section is best?
Mutianyu is family-friendly with cable cars; Jinshanling suits hikers wanting wild wall.
How many days in Beijing?
3-4 days covers the highlights at a relaxed pace.
Plan your trip
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