Beijing

Forbidden City and the Great Wall

🗓️ Best time: September–October💰 Mid-Range · ~$90/day📍 China

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About Beijing

China's imperial capital — the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and sections of the Great Wall all within easy reach.

⭐ Things to do in Beijing

Forbidden CityGreat Wall at MutianyuTemple of HeavenSummer PalaceHutong rickshaw tour798 Art ZoneJingshan Park sunset over Forbidden CityWild Great Wall at Jiankou

🍽️ What to eat in Beijing

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Peking duckJianbing pancakesZhajiangmianHotpot

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Subway is excellent; Didi ride-share.

💡 Local tip

Visit Mutianyu for Great Wall — less crowded than Badaling.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe. Air quality varies.

🌙 Nightlife

Sanlitun for bars; Houhai lake bars for atmosphere.