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Beijing
China
Imperial shopfronts in traditional hutong district.
Why visit Beijing
From ancient walled capital to showpiece megacity in barely a century, Beijing (Běijīng, 北京), spins a breathless yarn of triumph, tragedy, endurance and innovation.
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Top places to visit in Beijing
Discover the best attractions in Beijing from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
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Attraction in BeijingDrum Tower
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Beijing travel tips from Lonely Planet experts
Find practical guidance from our team of contributors around the world who bring their decades of first-hand travel experience to your next trip.
Best Things to Do
Discover the best things to do in Beijing, from historic hutongs and the Great Wall to street food, royal palaces and vibrant local culture.
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Things to Know
Navigating your way through Beijing can feel intimidating. Let us help you by demystifying how to get around the Chinese capital.
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Transportation
Navigating your way through Beijing can feel intimidating. Let us help you by demystifying how to get around the Chinese capital.
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Free Things to Do
It’s not hard to take in the scope of Beijing without spending a single yuan, thanks to our list of the city’s 10 best free experiences.
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Best Neighborhoods
Visitors focus on the Forbidden City, ancient Dongcheng and modern Sanlitun, but Beijing overflows with exciting neighborhoods. Here are the best.
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Day Trips
Beijing offers a dizzying variety of things to see and do, and the adventures don't stop at the city limits. Here are the top five day trips from Beijing.
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Best Road Trips
Beijing offers a dizzying variety of things to see and do, and the adventures don't stop at the city limits. Here are the top five day trips from Beijing.
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Money and Costs
It’s not hard to take in the scope of Beijing without spending a single yuan, thanks to our list of the city’s 10 best free experiences.
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5 Shops
Discover the best things to do in Beijing, from historic hutongs and the Great Wall to street food, royal palaces and vibrant local culture.
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Accessibility
Navigating your way through Beijing can feel intimidating. Let us help you by demystifying how to get around the Chinese capital.
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