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30 things to do in Beijing

Tulip Blossoms
The Beijing International Flower Port is a unique kingdom of beauty in the Chinese capital

Plum Blossoms
When the long, dreary winter days finally give way, don't miss the chance to see Beijing adorned with stunning pink plum blossoms

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 Forbidden City
Visit the world's largest wooden building complex

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

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, or Dragon-Head-Raising 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