Trailblazers: crossing into China as a Lonely Planet writer in the 1980s
Welcome to 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.
Highlights in Beijing
Experience Beijing
Day tours
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Lonely Planet Experiences Private Beijing Insight Tour
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Lonely Planet Experiences Private Crowd-free BeijingTour: Great Wall Experience
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Lonely Planet Experiences Private Beijing Foodie Walk Tour
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Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Tour with Lunch from Beijing
Starting at$65
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Amazing hotels and hostels
We've pre-picked the best hotels, hostels and bed and breakfasts to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Food and drink
- Zhang Mama in Drum Tower & Dongcheng NorthSichuan
- Dadong in Forbidden City & Dongcheng CentralPeking Duck
- Yúfúnán in Beihai Park & Xicheng NorthHunan
- Taco Bar in Sanlitun & ChaoyangMexican
- Jīn Dǐng Xuān in Drum Tower & Dongcheng NorthCantonese
- Taste of Dadong in Sanlitun & ChaoyangBeijing
- Jingzun Peking Duck in Sanlitun & ChaoyangPeking Duck
- Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant in Forbidden City & Dongcheng CentralXinjiang
- Najia Xiaoguan in Sanlitun & ChaoyangChinese
- Duck de Chine in Forbidden City & Dongcheng CentralPeking Duck
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Beijing activities
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Beijing Insight
See the historical icons that you can’t miss in this majestic capital. Blend in local’s morning...
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$41Food & Drink
Beijing Foodie Walk
Eating while walking…walking while eating…either way, it sounds like an ideal way to...
Food & Drink
$148Culture & History
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Beijing Insight Tour
See the historical icons that you...
Culture & History
$190City Highlights
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Crowd-free BeijingTour: Great Wall Experience
One of the...
City Highlights
$87Food & Drink
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Beijing Foodie Walk Tour
Eating while walking…walking...
Food & Drink
$73Day Trips & Excursions
Great Wall at Badaling and Ming Tombs Tour from Beijing
See two of China's most popular...
Day Trips & Excursions