Overview
If you’re planning a trip to China for the first time, Beijing is a must-visit destination on your itinerary. As the capital of China, Beijing is the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. This vibrant city offers a unique blend of ancient history and modern development, making it an exciting place to explore. Keep reading and dive into our comprehensive Beijing travel guide to discover the city’s top attractions, engaging activities, and cultural experiences.
Top Attractions in Beijing
Forbidden City
Great Walls
Lama Temple
Temple of Heaven
Summer Palace
Tiananmen Square
Top Activities in Beijing
#1
Handicraft Experiences at Hutong
Beijing’s Hutongs offer unique traditional handicraft experiences. You can create your own Rabbit God, a symbol of good fortune, and learn about Beijing’s intangible heritage. Chinese knot weaving teaches unity and harmony, while painting Peking Opera masks provides insight into Chinese culture. Paper-cutting, an ancient folk art, lets you craft auspicious designs and learn about this traditional craft. These activities allow you to engage with Beijing’s culture and create personal mementos.
#2
Lao She Tea house
Lao She Teahouse is a famous cultural landmark in Beijing, named after the famous Chinese writer Lao She and his play of the same name, Teahouse. It is located on the west side of Qianmen in Beijing. It was founded in 1988 by Yin Shengxi. Lao She Teahouse is not only a place to taste tea, but also a place to experience the culture and traditional art of old Beijing. Here, visitors can taste all kinds of famous teas, palace snacks, and traditional Beijing snacks, while enjoying national art performances such as Peking Opera, Quyi, acrobatics, magic, and face-changing. The ticket price varies depending on the seat location and the included refreshments, usually between 60 yuan and 380 yuan.
In addition, Lao She Teahouse also has some special activities and experiences, such as drama fans’ music activities and Peking Opera singing every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons, opera and acrobatics performances in the evening, and amateur activities every Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
#3
Antique Tram Night Tour
Beijing’s antique tram night tour is a very popular tourist experience. Visitors can enjoy Beijing’s bustling streets and brightly lit night scenes at night, and gain a deeper understanding of Beijing’s history, culture and architectural landscape. Currently, the Beijing Tourism Distribution Center offers several tram night tour routes, including:
- Route 1: Taste the Old Beijing Snacks Sightseeing Route (departure time is 7:30 pm, the whole journey is about 1 hour and 40 minutes, and the ticket price is 168 yuan/person)
- Route 2: Night Sightseeing Tour East Route (departure between 19:00-19:30 every night, ticket price is 30 yuan)
- Route 3: Night Sightseeing Tour West Route (departure every Tuesday and Saturday night from 18:00-18:30, ticket price is 60 yuan)
- Route 4: East Chang’an Avenue Night Tour East Route (departure time is 17:00 to 21:00, circular departure, ticket price is 30 yuan)
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