General Introducton

Beijingis the capital of China. It is also the political, economic, educational and cultural center of China. Located in the northern of China, Beijing is surrounded by Hebei province and next to Tianjin Port. Beijing is one of the biggest ports of entry in China, which serves as an important transportation hub in the north China.

BeijingTransportation

Being the most important transportation center of northern China, Beijing has a convenient and modern public transportation system, including radiating skyways, roads and railways. Beijing Capital International Airport is the largest airport in the world.

What to See in Beijing

As one of the most popular travel destinations in China, Beijing is rich in historical interest and travel resources. There is the famous Forbidden City, which is the largest and best preserved ancient architectural complex in the world. The Temple of Heaven was the place where Ming and Qing emperors performed solemn rituals for bountiful harvests. You can also have fun in the Summer Palace which serves as the magnificent garden of Ming and Qing emperors. Some of the famous Great wall sections are also near the city.

When to Go Beijing

Beijinghas a clear four seasons. Spring is windy and cold. Summer is hot and dry. Winter is cold and dry. The best time to visit Beijing is autumn. The weather is cool while the air is clear. It is the peak season for travel in Beijing. Jeans and sweaters are ok for the Spring and Autumn clothing. But you need to wear warm clothes for winter.  

Where to Stay in Beijing

Beijingis a metropolitan. There are thousands of hotels and hostels in the city. Tourists will find it difficult to choose one. Here are the hotels we recommend. The luxury five star hotels in Beijing are including Crowne Plaza Beijing, Beijing Prime Hotel, Regent Hotel Beijing, and Hilton Beijing Wangfujing. Some of the best four star hotels are Sunworld Hotel, Park Plaza Beijing, Beijing Jianguo Hotel, Guangzhou Hotel Beijing, Novotel Peace Hotel Beijing. If you are a budget traveler, you can choose some of the budget hotels, including Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing, King Parkview Hotel Beijing, Red Wall Hotel Beijing, Harmony Hotel Beijing, Bamboo Garden Hotel Beijing and Peixin Hotel Beijing.

What to Eat in Beijing

There are thousands of restaurants in Beijing providing rich dishes from different culture and different places. There is some of the most famous food in Beijing. Beijing Roast Duck is one of them. Eating Beijing Roast Duck is one of the must do activity in Beijing. Besides the Roast duck you can have a try the Imperial Court food and the Beijing snacks.