The Palace Museum
Courtyards and ceremonial halls on an extraordinary scale.
YOUR CITY. YOUR KIND OF ADVENTURE.
Beijing.
Imperial courtyards, lakeside pauses and one good meal. Explore central Beijing in small chapters, with bookings settled before the day begins.
Beijing Municipality, China City guide 020
你好 · Nǐ hǎo 北京.
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How do you like to explore?
Choose a starting point. Make it yours.
Mix the landmarks with the little detours. Your day, your pace.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Find your Beijing
6 discoveries
Beijing, at a glance6 places to explore
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Approximate places; numbered labels may be offset. Check entrance and access details.© OpenStreetMap contributorsMap dataMap sources · ODbL
PICK A LITTLE ADVENTURE
Follow your curiosity.
A taste of Beijing 4 dishes to know +
ORDER A LITTLE CURIOSITY
A taste of Beijing
Four ways into the city’s food traditions; ask about ingredients and portion sizes.
Read the local food guidePeking duck
Roasted duck, commonly served with thin pancakes and accompaniments.
Zhajiangmian
Wheat noodles with bean-paste sauce and vegetables; meat may be included.
Mutton hotpot
Thinly sliced lamb cooked in broth, often with sesame dipping sauce.
Douzhi
A fermented mung-bean drink with a distinct sour flavour.
Recipes vary. Ask your vendor about ingredients and allergens.
A LITTLE CITY SPIRIT · EXTERNAL SHOP
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A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE. A RICHER TRIP.
Meet Beijing, one card at a time.
A friendly hello, a dish decoded, a story to notice. Take a minute before you head out.
Beijing / Local words01 — 06
A little local language
Start with a friendly hello.
Make a guess. A little curiosity goes a long way.
GO A LITTLE FURTHER
A day beyond Beijing
Choose one destination for the day. Compare the journey, leave room to explore and plan your return before setting out.
01With connectionsWall & landscape
Badaling: a focused Great Wall day
Choose one short, official section of Badaling to appreciate how the Great Wall follows the mountain ridges.
1.5–2.5h including connectionsIndicative time each way
Beijing subway to Qinghe railway station → booked high-speed train to Badaling Great Wall (Badalingchangcheng) → signed scenic-area approach.
- Orient yourself at the scenic-area entrance.
- Choose a manageable wall section or lower viewpoint.
- Pause for a meal before returning to the railway station.
Before you go
Book outbound and return trains using the exact station names. Carry the booking identity document, check scenic-entry arrangements and leave time for the deep station exit and security.
Access & pace
Wall walking involves steep, irregular stairs and exposed slopes. Check the venue’s current alternative route and any lift or cable-car arrangements; these do not establish access to every tower.
02By trainRiver-city architecture
Tianjin: the Haihe and old-port streets
Follow Tianjin’s riverfront into streets shaped by port trade, architecture and local food.
1–2h including station timeIndicative time each way
Beijing South (Beijingnan) → intercity train to central Tianjin Railway Station → local walk, metro or taxi along the Haihe.
- Begin with the Haihe waterfront near Tianjin Station.
- Choose the Italian-style district or Ancient Cultural Street.
- Set aside time for a relaxed local lunch.
Before you go
Book the return as well as the outward train. Choose Tianjin Railway Station for this plan, check your booking’s exact station and add time for security and local transfers.
Access & pace
Riverfront distances and bridge approaches vary; shorten the walk or use a local ride. Check station lifts and restaurant thresholds, and expect crowds in the shopping streets.
Checked 7 September 2026. Journey times are broad planning estimates, not live timetables. Opening days, tickets, connections and access can change. Check the linked operators for your travel date.