See what the experts are saying about Beijing. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
Homosexuality was only removed from an official list of mental illnesses in 2001, but the situation (while still grim) has improved in recent years. Beijing has a few gay bars of note, and the expatriate magazine Time Out recently broke the l... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
There are no special arrangements or discounts for seniors in China, with the exception that some foreign brand-name hotels may offer senior rates if you book in advance (although you'll usually beat those prices simply by showing up in perso... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
There are no particular benefits or discounts available to foreign students traveling in China unless they are registered at Chinese educational institutions (and then not many). Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
China is not a good choice for travelers with disabilities. If you do choose to come here, travel with a specialist group (although such tours to China are rare) or with someone fully familiar with your particular needs. The Chinese hide peop... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
Seeing Beijing in a day? You must be kidding. It is technically possible to see the big-name attractions -- the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Great Wall -- in as little as 3 days, but you'll need at least a week to get... Continue reading »
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In one day
Fortunately for the harried tourist, when the Mongol founders laid down the Beijing (then Khanbalik) city grid, it was on a north-south axis, making navigation straightforward and grouping the key landmarks in a central location. The main dow... Continue reading »
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In two days
If you've survived the one-day tour you'll find your second full-day tour takes in a different side of Beijing. Today we'll take you to the Lake district, our favorite city retreat, and a couple of impressive temples for good measure. Start:... Continue reading »
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In three days
It's time to get away from the city center. For the third full-day tour, we take you to the far northwest corner of Beijing. The district is home to China's top two universities, the self-styled Harvard and M.I.T. of China, as well as the Bei... Continue reading »
Beijing Travel Experiences
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Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Legend of Kung Fu
7 am and I'm in the lobby waiting for... I have no idea who, but I'm sure they'll know me when they see me. I'm waiting for all of... Continue reading »
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Bargaining in Beijing
13.04.06After our big all you can eat breakfast, including dumplings, curried potatoes & rice porridge, we went to Tiananmen Square.... Continue reading »
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China, Beijing: A Great Big Wall and Forbidden City
Over 11 million people live in Beijing, the capital of China. This important city has a history over 3,000 years old and is marking a new... Continue reading »
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Pancakes with duck, pants for a buck, skyfull of...
We spent 5 nights in Beijing, the longest stay of any of our destinations. So we had read up about the place a bit. We had read about peo... Continue reading »
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Sightseeing in Beijing
We arrived in Beijing on Saturday morning to a foggy day in the big city. We tried to get a cheap taxi to our hostel but succeeded... Continue reading »
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