Explore Beijing — PandaRoads

✧ Must-See

Beijing's Top Attractions

From the Great Wall to hidden hutongs—these are the experiences you can't miss.

UNESCO

Forbidden City

The world's largest palace complex—980 buildings, 9,999 rooms. Walk the same marble paths as 24 Ming and Qing emperors. Book your slot in advance (we handle this).

¥60 · Half-day

Bucket List

Great Wall (Badaling)

21,000km of ancient defense, stretching across mountains like a dragon. The Badaling section is the most restored and accessible. Go early to beat the crowds and heat.

¥45 · Full-day trip

Iconic

Tiananmen Square

The world's largest public square (440,000m²). See the Monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People, and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. Adjacent to the Forbidden City.

Free · 1 hour

🍜 Taste Beijing

Beijing Food Scene

From imperial feasts to street-side skewers—Beijing's food culture is legendary.

★ Black Pearl 3-Diamond

🦆 Da Dong (Jinbao Tower)

Beijing's most celebrated Peking duck. 90-day aged ducks roasted over date wood. Paper-thin crispy skin, melt-in-your-mouth meat. Rated #1 Peking duck in Beijing.

¥380-580 whole duck

★ Historic (est. 1978)

🦆 Siji Minfu (Wangfujing)

Beijing's best value Peking duck since 1978. ¥128 for a whole crispy duck with all the trimmings. Expect a queue—it's worth every minute.

¥128 whole duck

★ Hidden Gem

🍢 Xinjiang Red Rose Restaurant

Beijing's best lamb skewers hiding in a hutong. Cumin-spiced, charcoal-grilled lamb with ice-cold Yanjing Beer. The grilled flatbread is legendary among locals.

¥6-12/skewer

Street Food

🥟 Wangfujing Snack Street

Beijing's most famous food alley—100+ stalls. Scorpions, candied hawthorn, lamb skewers, fried noodles, and everything in between. An adventure for the brave.

¥10-40/item

Breakfast

🥡 Heiwei Jianbing

Beijing's best jianbing (Chinese crepe). Crispy egg crepe, sweet bean sauce, chili, crunchy wonton. The perfect ¥10 on-the-go breakfast.

¥8-15

★ Late Night

🏮 Guijie (Ghost Street)

Beijing's legendary 1.5km food street. 100+ restaurants open till dawn. Spicy crayfish is the specialty. Red lanterns as far as the eye can see. Essential Beijing night experience.

¥50-150/person

🏨 Accommodation

Where to Stay in Beijing

We book the best rooms at exclusive rates.

$$$ Luxury

The Peninsula Beijing

In the heart of Wangfujing. Impeccable service, indoor pool, world-class spa. Walking distance to Forbidden City. From $350/night.

$$ Mid-Range

Waldorf Astoria Beijing

Elegant Art Deco design near the Forbidden City. Famous for its afternoon tea and exceptional service. From $200/night.

$ Budget

Hanting Express Wangfujing

Clean, comfortable, perfectly located. Free WiFi and breakfast. Walking distance to Tiananmen. From $60/night.

🚇 Getting Around

Beijing Transport Guide

Beijing's metro is one of the world's busiest—and easiest to use.

Best Value

🚇 Metro

23 lines covering all attractions. English signs and announcements. ¥3-9 per ride. Get a Yikatong card for convenience.

Convenient

🚕 DiDi / Taxi

Yellow taxis everywhere, ¥13起步价. DiDi app works great. Have your destination written in Chinese. Airport to city: ~¥100.

Unique

🚲 Bike / E-Bike

Beijing is increasingly bike-friendly. Use HelloBike app to rent. Best way to explore hutongs and the old city lanes.

📋 Sample Plan

4 Days in Beijing

The ultimate Beijing experience, paced just right.

Day 1: Imperial Beijing 🏛️

Forbidden City (morning). Tiananmen Square. Afternoon: Jingshan Park for the iconic rooftop view. Evening: Peking duck at Siji Minfu.

Day 2: The Great Wall 🏔️

Full-day trip to Badaling Great Wall. Leave early (7am) to beat traffic and crowds. Return for a hutong dinner in a traditional courtyard.

Day 3: Temples & Hutongs 🏮

Temple of Heaven (morning). Lunch in the hutongs. Afternoon: Nanluoguxiang shopping and street food. Evening: Ghost Street for late-night eats.

Day 4: Art & Departure 🎨

798 Art District in the morning. Last-minute shopping at Wangfujing. Transfer to airport. Your guide handles everything.

💡 Know Before You Go

Beijing Travel Tips

Everything you need for a smooth Beijing adventure.

🌤️ Best Time to Visit

September-October is perfect: crisp air, blue skies, and mild temperatures. April-May is also great (spring blooms). Avoid Chinese New Year (booked out).

🎫 Ticket Tips

Forbidden City tickets sell out 7 days in advance. Great Wall gets packed by 10am. Your PandaRoads guide pre-books everything so you skip the queues.

💵 Budget

Street eats from ¥10, metro rides ¥3-9, museum entry ¥20-60. Our custom 5-day plans start from $1,200/person all-inclusive.

Beijing: Where History Breathes