About
Explore ancient wonders like the forbidden city and the great wall, then get lost in charming hutongs.
Why go
- Feels like you're in china. the strength, culture, and history of the country is so apparent
- A joy to explore, especially if you're staying in the center of the city
- Imperial history combined with a massive modern capital
Must try
- Peking duck
- Black bean noodles
- Great wall of china
- Forbidden city
- Temple of heaven
Pro tips
- Set up metro card in alipay to scan qr code at the gate
- Book tickets in advance
- Take the ski lift up and toboggan down the great wall
- Use the airport metro or express train for easy transport
- Get there early for security and boarding times at train stations
Good to know
- Most western apps don’t work here, so plan ahead
- Traffic is bad and takes way longer than expected
- Be aware of squat toilets in most places
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Rating
4.4 / 5