Best time to visit
33 things to do in Beijing
Tulip Blossoms
The Beijing International Flower Port is a unique kingdom of beauty in the Chinese capital
Plum Blossom Festival
When the long, dry, and gloomy winter days are finally over, don't miss a chance to see Beijing decorated with fantastic pink blossom splendour
Peking Duck
Discover this Chinese north-eastern special dish, famous for its thin, crispy skin
Skiing and Snowboarding
China's ski resorts are unfairly underestimated by the outside world
Qingming Festival (Taqing Festival)
Immerse yourself into a strange combination of sadness and happiness
Chinese New Year
The biggest holiday of the year will astonish you with colorful parades and delicious food
The Old Summer Palace (Yuanming Yuan)
Once a splendid royal garden and palace now lies in ruins
Temple Fairs
Experience the traditional Spring Festival at temple fairs in Beijing
Tanghulu (Bingtanghulu)
The taste of Tanghulu and loud street cries of street vendors revive childhood memories in the minds of old Beijingers
Ming Tombs
Explore the famous Tombs of the Ming Dynasty, one of the best-preserved Imperial Chinese burial complexes
Red Leaves Festival at Fragrant Hill
Vivid maple colors make the mountain seem on fire
Lotus Market
A summer escape for viewing lotus, eating Chinese foods, watching folk performances, and enjoying night clubs
Happy Ice and Snow Season at Bird's Nest
The Ice and Snow Season at Bird's Nest brings a winter wonderland to Beijing
Birdwatching
With its distinctive seasons, diverse terrains, and various plants, Beijing is home to different bird species
Summer Palace (Yíhé Yuán)
The largest existing imperial garden in China will take you back to the royal luxurious yet cosy life
Ginkgo Avenues Autumn Colors
Beijing is colored in a yellow palette by ginkgo trees in autumn
Outdoor Ice Skating
Lakes in Beijing turn into natural outdoor ice rinks in winter
Temple of Heaven
The largest ancient sacrificial complex in China
Frozen Waterfalls in Taoyuan Xiangu
Large humanmade waterfalls attract ice climbing fans every winter
Prince Gong's Mansion
Beijing's largest and best-preserved Qing Dynasty princely mansion
Hot Pot
This dish was born in the north where people fight the cold with a hot broth
Dumplings
This dish has been popular in China since time immemorial
Double Seventh Festival (Qixi)
The Chinese equivalent of Valentine's Day falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month
Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang)
The combination of the ninth day and the ninth month brings good luck, and the chrysanthemum is a symbol of that day
Longtaitou Festival
On that day people worship dragon hoping for good harvest and rains
Wintersweet in Bloom
The flower with a similar name and similar appearance to plum is not real plum