Things To Do
A MINI GUIDE to BEIJING
Beijing is home to stunning remnants of ancient China. In addition to famous historical sites like the Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Great Wall, and Tiananmen Square, you'll also find beautiful architecture threaded throughout the city.
Look for Bejing's special "hutong"s—hidden alleys rich with history and ripe for exploration.
Below, you'll find our recommendations for places worth seeing, restaurants serving fantastic Chinese food, and other spots we think you'd enjoy.
Summer Palace
Haidian, Beijing, China
UNESCO World Heritage Site. An imperial garden dating back to the Qing dynasty.
Forbidden City
4 Jingshanqian St, Dongcheng, Beijing, China
The old residence of Ming and Qing dynasty Emperors, and the center of political power in China for over 500 years.
798 Art District
Chaoyang, Beijing 100102, China
A cluster of ex-military factories, the 798 Art District now houses hip creative spaces, showing established and emerging Chinese artists.
Tiananmen Square
Dongcheng, Beijing 100051, China
Go for: Daily flag-raising and -lowering ceremonies.
Fuchunju
3F, The Puxuan Hotel, 1 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng, Beijing, China
- DINING - Cantonese. Michelin One Star.
Xinrongji
1F, East Tower, Genesis Beijing, 8 Xinyuan South Road, Chaoyang, Beijing, China
- DINING - Michelin Three Star.
Zijin Mansion
3F, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 5-15 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng, Beijing, China
- DINING - Cantonese / Hakkanese. Michelin One Star.
Chao Shang Chao
Basement Level, Winland IFC, 7 Jinrong Street, Xicheng, Beijing, China
- DINING - Chaozhou. Michelin One Star.
Hong Fan Qie
36 Cui Wei South Lane, Yuyuantan South Road, Haidian, Beijing, China
- DINING - Hubei. Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Liu Ma Ma Dumplings
Buidling 3818, 798 Art District, 2 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang, Beijing, China
- DINING - Dumplings. Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Old Tower
Chaoyang District, Sanlitun, Taikooli North Village - Building N4- 4th Floor, Beijing, China
Bar Long Fong
Long Fong, Park Plaza Hotel, 97 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
Lu Shang Lu
2F, Sunshine Financial Center, No.1 Tower, 33 Jinghui Street, Chaoyang, Beijing, China
For all the days along the way