Beijing was not one of the destinations that caught our attention the most, but we assure you that ending our trip to China by spending a few days in the capital was a success, and not only because Beijing gave us 7 days of sun and blue skies, (a miracle! ), but because this city is super interesting and we were pleasantly surprised. If you plan to visit it here, we leave you alone 25 ideas for things to see and do in Beijing.
1. Eat one peking duck… if you don’t it would be like going to Naples and not eating pizza!
2. Find Mao merchandisingIt will not be difficult for you.
3. If you are particularly excited to see embalmed dictator you can: in his mausoleum in Tiananmen Square. That if you can’t even stand in front of him and forget to take a picture if you don’t want a serious problem.
4. Visit one of the most emblematic squares in the world (and the largest): the heavenly peace.
5. Visit the fantastic Forbidden city and imagine what life must have been like during the imperial era. As a curiosity to tell you that the Forbidden City is the largest palace complex in the world. you can buy tickets here (without having to queue at the ticket office)
6. The Lama temple It is the largest Tibetan-Buddhist temple outside of Tibet… should you live without visiting it?
7. Although we are talking about temples… it is the most beautiful Temple of Heaven. Simply unforgettable. If you want to skip the lines, buy the tickets here
8. Walk around olympic village with emblematic buildings such as the stadium nest or the pool cube.
9. If you are looking for a green corner where you can relax after an exhausting day, we recommend you go to Beihai Park or to Jingshan Park.
10. Or take a boat trip in the beauty Houhai Lake.
11. Freak out with him summer palace, the former summer residence of the emperors. purchase entrance in advance!
12. Top up dumplings: cheap and rich rich. If you want to learn something more about Chinese gastronomy you can look at this post and if you want to learn how to make homemade dumplings, don’t miss our recipe!
13. Haggle like crazy to get the best deals in Silk market. We couldn’t go crazy, but by a hair!
14. Explore hutongs, one of the major attractions in the city. The hutongs are what remains of the old urban organization of Beijing: houses with inner courtyards connected by narrow streets. There are fewer and fewer.
15. Walk around Nanluoguo Xian, one of the most interesting streets in the city, full of shops, tourists and Pekingese.
16. If you’re passionate about urban art, you can’t stop approaching District 798 with many bohemian galleries and street art.
17. Dare along Chinese gastronomyfor us one of the most delicious and varied dishes.
18. Taste a cockroach, a grasshopper and a starfish at the curious night market in the donghuamen (or just take pictures).
19. Beijing is one of the best places in the world to enjoy shows Kung Fu… if you like the roll, you know it!
20. One of the most important things to see and do in Beijing is an excursion to see one of the parts of Big wall, one of the most amazing feats of engineering ever created by man (and no, you can’t see it from the moon). We visit the section of Mutianyu. If you prefer to go by minibus (which picks you up at your hotel) and do not have accessibility issues or problems with public buses, we recommend that you book seats. here (the i/v only costs around €30)
21. To find the most unique and vintage souvenirs visit Panjiayuan Antique Marketwhere true treasures are gathered.
22. Watch a show from Peking Opera, one of the highest expressions of Chinese theater that synthesizes acting, music, poetry, martial arts and acrobatics. They are usually not cheap, but they are a unique experience.
23. If you’re a @ shopaholic, go to xidanone of the most popular shopping areas in Beijing… and in China!
24. Go on The drum tower already the of ClockIn the heart of the city.
25. Return: is a city with many surprises!
Are you short on time but want to make the most of Beijing? look at this 7 hour trip, which leads to the most important tourist spots in the city. It is a very good option if you only have one day (or two) in the Chinese capital.
Do you know more things to see and do in Beijing?
