The Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and 3,000 years of history at the heart of China.
Beijing is 3,000 years of imperial history — the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall of China are among the world's most iconic sights. The city is vast, chaotic, and fascinating: Hutong alleyways are 19th-century life, the neon-lit modern districts are the 21st century. Chinese gastronomy is most authentic here.
Best time to visit
September–October or April–May — winter is cold, summer hot and smoggy
Top sights & experiences
- ✦🏰 Forbidden City
- ✦🧱 Great Wall (day trip)
- ✦⛩️ Tiananmen Square
- ✦🏛️ Temple of Heaven
- ✦🛖 Hutong alleyways
- ✦🦆 Peking duck
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