Ultimate Beijing Travel Guide

Last Updated: June 09,2020

Overview of Beijing

The capital of China, Beijing, is an international metropolis in the northeast of China. In the map of China, whose shape looks like a rooster, Beijing is its neck. Beijing is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a rich history dating back three millennia and the last four ancient capital of China.

With its profound history, every corner of Beijing you will find a great history impression. It has seven UNESCO World Heritage sites—the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs, Zhoukoudian, the Great Wall and part of the Grand Canal—even one of which is enough to make this city gorgeous.

Where to Visit in Beijing

Beijing is a mixture of Chinese modern pleasures and traditional heritage. As a city with a history of 3000 years, it retains many historical places, such as the world famous Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace.

Vivid life of old Beijing town always keeps it charming - bargain shopping, ancient Hutong street and addictive cuisine, it's easy to fall for Beijing. Here are the brief looking of places to visit in Beijing. Get a fast reference for your tour.

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